If I write up an agreement and both parties sign it (no notary), is this binding?

Jill should meet with a lawyer to discuss various options. If Jill if "gifting" the down payment, then she should not be expecting something in...

I want 2 file a small claims ($10,000) suit against a person, but she no longer lives in NV but is in CO

To proceed in small claims court the defendant must reside in, do business in or be employed in the township in which you file. If the defendant...

What kind of lawyer do I need

This matter should be turned over to your insurance company, they will retain counsel to represent you. Until then you need a litigation attorney...

In general terms, Initial witness lists and documents are suppose to be exchanged. Dates for discovery cut off and expert disclosures are also...

How to lease your own single family house to a tenant in a Home Owners Association (HOA) that does not allow any rentals?

The covenant conditions and restrictions (CC&R's) need to be reviewed. Was the rental restriction in the original CC&Rs? Were the CC&R's amended...

How do I get all of my rightfully owed deposits back?

If you can prove you paid a $1,100 security deposit and the landlord will not acknowledge the amount, you should pursue the matter in small claims...

Bought a property by trading things, now previous owners are claiming the property back.

My colleges are correct, the documents need to be reviewed. If title to the property was never formally transferred, you may have to file a suit...

I plan on moving out of state, because of my rent is too high. My current lease is to expire in April of 2014.

If you singed a lease to pay a certain amount of rent, then you cannot "break" the lease because you now feel it is to high. You should speak with...

Can you sue the Home Owner's Assoc. in Las Vegas?

Your friend should consult with an attorney in order to analyze if any claim exists. The HOA should immediately notified to preserve any video of...

My company, in its handbook has a no court agreement but an arbitration agreement. Is their anyway around this?

The courts will often enforce an arbitration provision, but you should have the agreement you signed reviewed. If arbitration is a requirement,...