Can I brake my lease and move with no penalty?

According to NCGS 42-42, your landlord has certain obligations to you, one of which is to maintain appliances. This does not, however, entitle you...

What happened to good lawyers that would fight for justice.

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Joint Checking Account- Child Support arrears

Having been banker as well as a lawyer, the answer is that if you open a joint checking account with someone who is in arrears on child support,...

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Which state laws prevail in this accident. How do I ensure that we are made whole from the effects of new car diminished value?

That's unfortunately true, however, most insurance companies will not reimburse you for loss of value. The best thing for now is to document the...

What can I do or should be my next step in getting my money back?

Did the witness hear the person to whom you lent the money state that he owed you the money? If so, file a claim in small claims court and ask for...

Can I press charges for statutory rape here or in the state she is moving to even though the crime didn't happen there?

Prosecution requires jurisdiction and the jurisdiction will lie where the crime was allegedly committed.

I had Sheriff serve mt tenant a notice of restitution with a move out date, can I go inside if I think they are still there?

The landlord typically has a right to enter the house if s/he believes that the tenant is causing damage and for announced inspections.

Who should be reimbursing me my money? and what is the best way to get it back?

In North Carolina, the subsequent landlord would be responsible for reimbursement of the security deposit.

In North Carolina, the landlord would be responsible for repairing the defective furnace unless the tenant contributed to the damage.

Do I as a tenant have a legal obligation to pay for having the rental house powerwashed because HOA said it needed it?

Typically, the HOA has responsibility for exterior maintenance, however, you should review the HOA covenants and guidelines for a determination of...