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Can a towing company legally issue a ticket or tow your car from a personal off-street parking space in front of your home?
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Answered on June 02, 2014
From what you describe it sounds like the towing was improper as a contractual matter; illegality is another question. Someone had to have called...
Do I have a case? Title company calculated my taxes wrong on closing documents. now my mortgage is going up over $100.
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Answered on May 30, 2014
It may have been the title's company's error for not catching the mistake in calculation, but the taxes are what they are, and are also a matter of...
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Divorcing. Live in paid home but the land belongs to family. Have made improvements, 20 years. Do I have any rights to land?
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Answered on May 29, 2014
No, you would not have rights to the land per se,, but obviously is it difficult to separate a home from the land it is on, for purposes of sale or...
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I'm building a home in CO and want to have my life insurance payout go directly to pay my mortgage down. How can I do that?
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Answered on May 28, 2014
Yes, you could do that. However, it may not be necessary, or even desirable to try to pass the home itself along to beneficiaries. You also could...
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Can an freelancer hire someone through an staffing agency for administrative support?
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Answered on May 27, 2014
There is no problem with legality per se, the only question being whether there is some odd contractual restriction, which is .unlikely.
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I filed 2 lawsuits, each in different counties for different issues but the same lawyer is representing both defendants.Ethical?
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Answered on May 27, 2014
The key is whether the two companies have any issues that would crate a conflict of interest as between them. But it really is an issue for them to...
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Allow business credit to default first or keep making the payments?
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Answered on May 24, 2014
I think you should consult with a bankruptcy attorney to see whether it make sense to put further money toward this. He or she may advise you to...
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2 years ago, we took a deposit for work which we showed up for twice, but the client turned us away. They now want money back.
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Answered on May 22, 2014
I agree with Robert. But this kind of a dispute is best compromised- unless you have a written contract slowing you to keep the deposit.
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Is an automatic rental renewal clause in a rental property legal if the lease has been paid and run its course.
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Answered on May 22, 2014
Yes, generally they are valid. Residential leases usually just renew for one month at a time until one side gives notice. An attorney should...
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When is it a good idea to be on title or on the deed with an aging parent buying a new home?
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Answered on May 20, 2014
I agree with Mr. Leroi and the general statements he has made. This decision should be made in connection with a full estate planning consultation....