Withholding rent is generally not a good idea. A failure to pay rent can give your landlord grounds for eviction. However, a landlord has a duty...

Can i sue my landlord for not having a garbage disposal and rotted flooring that he presents as livable?

If floors are literally "collapsing," a tenant might be able to force a repair, but, unless the lease says otherwise, there probably is no duty to...

We filed a small claim case. The defendant filed a countersuit which went to plenary court.

Could you provide a few more details? Was your original claim also moved to the plenary docket, or was it left in small claim court?

When am I eligible for unemployment benefits in Indiana ?

This ruling does seem to be in line with the statute and the cases that have interpreted it. For example, take a look at the link below. Of...

My dog got lose and neighbor shot and killed him do I have grounds to sue them

You might have a claim. Unless there is a valid defense, it is a crime to kill a pet dog without the consent of the owner. It can also be an...

Involved in an crash which exceeds the amount of my maximum policy and there's charges against me, do I have to pay in lump sum?

It sounds like you are putting the cart before the horse. Unless there is an actual judgment, you can't be certain that the damages exceed your...

Accident occurred with my car, another person driving who fled the scene. I was charged with att. to leave the scene. How?

First, don't post details about your case on this, or any other, website. Second, under the right circumstances, passengers can also have duties...

12-2 13 order to reinstate an original Divorce order, motion to correct is filed on 12/23 when does appeal have to be filed by

The motion to correct error, if it was filed on time, will push back the deadline for filing an appeal. A party begins an appeal by filing a...

Should i hire a public defender or private lawyer

If you have the resources to hire a private attorney, you probably won't get a public defender. In general, though, one shouldn't generalize about...

I was involved in my first auto accident. It was not my fault and I was uninsured. Do I need a lawyer?

It sounds like a terrible situation. Talk to a lawyer as soon as you possibly can.