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Hi, my boyfriend is being sued in small claims court for a snowmobile that I had an accident with last year in Michigan. After the accident, we immediately called the owner out to inspect it. He said it didn't look bad and told us to continue with our rental agreement which meant turning it in......
Damage to Unit from improper maintenance of common areaWhat is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? MA The entryway to the roof of my building has not been properly maintained and the result is that whenever it rains outside, it also rains inside of my top-floor condo. This has been going on for a year and my ceiling has taken......
damage to the aptVirginia I was staining a table on my balcony when a very strong wind blew the paint can over. The stain spilled all my balcony and the balconies below mine. Since I wasn't deliberate or negligent and staining a table on my balcony is not forbidden in my lease, can I expect the landlord to pay......
damage to retainer wallNH My neighbors have been shoveling their snow onto my small yard for years. Consquently, they have "burned" my grass but more importantly have caused my granite retainter wall to almost completely fall due to the weight of the snow. The front concrete retainer wall has a very large......
Damage to Property because of Neighbor's ConstructionWhat is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? New Jersey My neighbor is reconstructing the entire front of his house and driveway. Right now he has all concrete and they are using jack hammers etc to take aways the cement. He would like to widen......
Damage To PropertyI own a four family apartment building. I have a tenant who has a daughter. The daughter and her friend were playing in the hallway and put a hole in the wall. I have talked to all the parents and children in the building concerning children playing in the hallway. It is in her lease that......
Damage to propertyWhat is the name of your state? OH I am a tenent. I recently was in a fight with someone at my home. They came to my home and damage was done to walls and floor. This person went to criminal court for assult and pled no contest. He took a plea and I was told that my landlord would have to go to......
Damage to pool between closing & posessionI am in Ohio. Purchased a house dec 1 which is the closing date and took posession Dec 15. On Dec 12, a storm had caused several large cement blocks that were placed around the in ground pool by the previous owner, were knocked into the pool that cause substantial damage. Contract states that......
Damage to Plants Across the Property LineMy question involves personal property located in the State of: Michigan I'll try to sum this up quickly. A landscaper hired by the neighboring school cut down 100' of lilac bushes that he was told were on my property and was not to touch (according to the school reps). He claims they did it to......
Damage to personal possessionsWhat is the name of your state? California During heavy rains the roof leaked and damaged some of my personal possessions. I told him months earlier that the roof leaked in one of the rooms but he never fixed it. What should I do?...
[Government & Administrative Law] New York. In the 1991 Status of Forces Agreement Article XXII, Paragraph 1(a). It states "It is understood under the present state of US Law, the military authorities of United States have no effective criminal jurisdiction in peacetime over members of the civilian component or its.........
Lawyer Disbarred for Racism[Additional Legal Subjects] http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/legal/story.jsp?story=632251 Stu......
executor fails to perform duty[Wills & Trusts] What is the name of your state? Pennsylvania A family friend named both my brother and I in his will. I was informed by my father that the will was just put in probate. The lawyer claims to have notified all beneficiaries, but the two of us were never notified. Our family friends nephew was the.........
How Things Work for Shoplifters[Additional Legal Subjects] Try just talking to the judge about it. I am sure they will explain your options. Also, if you don't like the sentence you receive, appeal it. Just go to the clerks office and note an appeal. Then hire a lawyer. If you can't afford a lawyer, search around for the best "deal" the courts.........
Need advice about any better solution than divorce.[Family Law] What is the name of your state? TX It is 7 years marriage now, and I just discovered my wife had an affair with her old friend month ago while traveling to the hometown. She regrets and still wants to keep our marriage. I was struggling since we have 2 years old boys and we do not want kids.........
Credit Card Debt[BANKRUPTCY & CONSUMER CREDIT] What is the name of your state? COLORADO Recently I was sent paperwork trying to sue me civilly for credit card debt that is past the SOL date. I stated that as my defense and filed the papers. The attorney then filed a motion for judgment stating my response was not a legal response and now I.........
K3 in Pakistan[Immigration Law] don't worry about the address thing....just put down your fiance's address, they already know that you're applying for a k-1 visa so they can't get you on something like that. and you definitely want to tell them you want to stay in the US permanently. if you send out the forms on the first they.........
Who pays the capital gains tax?[Wills & Trusts] What is the name of your state? California My mother passed away in 04/03. Her home had been transfered to her living trust, and I am the successor trustee. there was no probate. The trust designated that 1/4 share go to each of 3 sons, and the remaining 1/4 share be divided equally between 2.........
Do I Have to Serve As a Witness in a Careless Driving Case[CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURE] My question involves criminal law for the state of: Colorado I was rear-ended in a car accident and November, and the driver who hit me was issued a citation for careless driving. He plead not guilty and I have just received a subpoena to serve as a witness. Is there anyway I can testify.........
Copyright Law apply for White House Pictures?[Intellectual Property] From Florida: I am interested in using some of the images from the photo essays on the White House web site (to be used in a video that will NOT be sold). However, I can't find any anything on the site that gives instructions on how to obtain a license for the use of these images. Are pictures.........
South Carolina Our tenant in has deliberately kicked in a steel entry door to the house he is renting. He admits it and said the he would fix it. I had a repair man come by and said that the door would only be able to be repaired cosmetically and that the strength and security wouldn't be the......
What is the name of your state? Missouri I own one side of a duplex in Missouri and the other side has been foreclosed on. However, that unit has significant foundation problems which is now affecting my property. What are my rights in this type of situation? Can I sue to have the property......
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MASS Tenant has damaged rental property and refuses to pay for damages. Damage was result to misuse of laundry facility and tenant admits misuse by guest. Repairs included drywall and cleaning of carpet, paint etc. Damage is more than security......
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CALIFORNIA I understand that when a tenant vacates a rental property, the landlord can charge to replace damaged items on a prorated scale, based on the amount of "useful life" left in said item. For example: if carpeting has a useful life......
What is the name of your state? PA I co-signed on a one year lease for my son while he was attending college. He rented a house with three other students. they moved out at the end of the lease which was may 31st. on saturday sept. 11th. i received a registered letter stating that we owed $901......
What is the name of your state? CO On March 26, the wooden retaining wall around the dumpsters at the apartment complex that I lived at came off and slammed into the front end of my vehicle. I notified the office manager. We both signed a paper acknowledging the damage was done and they were......
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania I have an issue with my neighbor. We share a wood roof over our adjoining porches. There is a main beam that spans the width of the porches (east to west) which is showing signs of imminent failure. There is no vertical support in the......
What is the name of your state? California I just found out I have soil causing a lot of damage to the side of my neighbor's house. The problem appears to have been there for a while, and I am a fairly new owner. I checked with my realtor who didn't know a thing about it so either the neighbor......
What is the name of your state? Oklahoma. I have a situation and don't know how to find the law regarding replacement damage. I had an international student who lived with me from April 1st through September 30th of this year. She is from Japan and here on an I-20 student visa. She goes to the......
Summary: After renting the common room ("party room") at my apartment building, the landlord discovered damaged furniture and is charging me (a significant amount, more than the security deposit covered). They gave me a key and permission to use the room all evening, although during......