I own a home which gets flooded with every rain because the city or state, has a drain pipe sends the water to my property

You should be able to find an attorney in your area to help you. Possible claims are for trespass and nuisance. Also, have a local attorney...

Can a HOA fine me for a unapproved architectural change that has been there for 9 years?

You need to review your HOA documents for the answers to both questions. If those documents prohibit unapproved architectural changes, you...

I have a customer of mine whom has cameras at his public fast food restaurants

The signs are a good idea, but normally one does not have an expectation of privacy in a fast food restaurant, so you should be o.k. As stated...

Can a minority shareholder be fired without cause when they are CEO and 1 half of the board of directors?

If the majority shareholder does not have voting rights, then he cannot control who is on the Board of Directors, which means you will retain your...

My husband and I took out a mortgage loan for our son, he lives and makes the monthly payments. How do we remove our names?

Either have your son re-finance the property or contact the lender directly to see if they will accommodate your request. Good Luck. Jeffrey...

What can i do if i cant make it to court in another state since i was just served with the papers 3 days ago and its tomarrow?

Without knowing what you were served with, this question is difficult to answer. Read the papers very carefully, to see if there is a time period...

I have received summons from HOA past due fees+. I have some affirmative defenses written down. Could you please advise?

An affirmative defense is a fact that is outside the complaint that defeats the allegations in the complaint. For example, a statute of...

Subpoena an expert, do I have to pay their salary?

You may be able to petition the court to reduce the expert's fees, but you should seriously consider whether you want to do this. You are asking...

Suing the GOVernment, Defeating Qualified Immunity

Qualified immunity shields public officials, but still allows suits where officials violate a “clearly established” statutory or constitutional...

You can sell it, but it is not supposed to be occupied until a certificate of occupancy has been issued. This generally occurs after a final...