I received a summons to a mediation in small claims court and arrived and the plaintiff was not there

Particularly in light of the fact that you agreed to change the date, you will have a very difficult time trying to do this. In any event, the time...

Do I need a lawyer or a mediator?

You need an attorney. A mediator is someone who, by agreement of the parties, works with both sides to find a solution satisfactory to both. It...

I own a summer cottage on 40 acres in upper Michigan, which I inherited 18 years ago. Who do I see for advice about selling it?

The individuals you hire to assist you will need to be licensed in Michigan. Only a Michigan real estate agent can list and sell in Michigan, and...

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Videotaping and Photographing Perceived Harassing Neighbors

To minimize the escalation and bad blood, you might discuss with your neighbors, in as delicate terms as possible, what the situation is.

I going to sign a 1yr lease for apartment but the terms of breaking lease are not clear to me, need some help?

If your lease is from January to December, and you leave in March, you will need to give sixty days' notice, and pay for three months of rent when...

Can I alone go to small claims court against evicted tenants or does my ex and I need to be there? We are both landords on lease

I am not sure what you mean by your "name is no longer on the house that is in question" unless you mean you do not own it. If that is the case,...

If we evicted a tenant and are taking them to smalls claims court can they counter sue for lost wages because they had to move?

Seems very unlikely. The only possibility which even comes to mind is if you were lying about the unpaid rent. There is no defamation if they did...

My sister asked to barrow my HD TV and refuses to give it back

I suppose your options are to let it go, or sue her.

I own rental property, one of my tents what to move out because him and his girlfriend have broken up . How do I handle this?

You certainly cannot prevent people from moving out of the property, but they still would be bound by the terms of the agreement. I assume you mean...

Who do I talk to about moving out when I'm only 16 in Iowa because of my mom?

I would suggest talking to a family law attorney in your area. The Find a Lawyer tab at the top of the page may help you in locating someone.