Legal Questions and Answers
What can be done now that we know there is an issue with property boundary lines?
Our property was surveyed this week and we discovered that our actual property line is not our driveway but actually crosses the neighbors lawn. Our property is a flag lot. The driveway was put in in 1075 by the builder, Baldwin. We did not know of this discripency until June of 2011. My question is, do we own the property bounded by the actual surveyed land or is this gran...
06/09/2011 | Category: Real Property » Adverse Poss... | State: California | #25001How Can I Get a Record Expunged in North Carolina?
I live in North Carolina. I was convicted for shoplifting in 2009. I have applied for an expungement, but haven't heard anything yet What I want to know is this: after my record is exponged, will it still be visible when a potential employer does a background check. I did the First Offender program with no problem. Paid a mint it too! Now, after I've paid fines, fees for First ...
06/09/2011 | Category: Criminal » Expungement ... | State: North Carolina | #24998How Do I Stop a Credit Card Company From False Billing Practices?
I recieved an offer from a credit card company to 'pay off my balance'. I sent the money ( which I have a copy of the offer and a copy of the check) . They are sending me bills for the balance that THEY were suppose to write off ! I have sent them copies THREE times ! What can I do ?????
06/09/2011 | Category: Consumer | State: South Carolina | #24997How Do I File a Subcontractor's Lien in Georgia?
as a subcontractor, we provided material,fabricated in FL, delivered to job site in GA, General Contractor is based in FL, working on the jobsite in GA. How do we file a Notice to Owner, what lien laws apply?
06/09/2011 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Florida | #24996What Type of Lease is Used for a Summer Rental?
We are renting our basement apartment to tourists through the summer months. What forms/agreements do we need to keep our landlord position and ensure property and privelages are not abused?
06/09/2011 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Residential ... | State: Alaska | #24995Is a Leaky Roof Cause for Terminating a Lease?
I received a security deposit from a prospective tenant 5/31/11. The tenant advised me on 6/3/11 that his home which was in escrow had fallen out of escrow that day. He told me that they wanted to still rent from me. He called me on 6/8/11 and told me that he saw water damage in a bedroom which he claimed was caused by a leaky roof. I told him that I had hired a roof person to ...
06/08/2011 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Violat... | State: California | #24994How Do I Create a Power of Attorney to Give an Agent in India?
I live in Chicago. I have a house in Delhi, India. I want to rent it out and give power of attorney to my sister who lives in Delhi, India. What do I need to do to give this power of attorney?
06/08/2011 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: Illinois | #24993Can an Employee Be Forced to Take Comp Time Instead of Overtime Pay?
Thank you, I currently work for a field service company. We were recently acquired in 12/ 2009. We have been on board 16 months and have been told no raises. Many of us have not had a raise since 2005 and many are 55 years old plus. The new thing now is Comp time. They want us to take comp time when we work overtime. It's expected. They tell us, if we don't buy into doing com...
06/08/2011 | Category: Employment » Hours | State: New Jersey | #24991Is a Contract Formed if I Never Signed a Contract?
I engaged a plumber in August 2010 to essentially do the following-1. Install a water heater 2. Relocate a gas dryer 3. Relocate a sink. He provided a proposal totaling $5200. The proposal starts- 'Plumbing Contractor to do the following work:' I told him it was too much so he agreed to accept cash payments to lower the total to $5000 (not much of a reduction, I agree). He nev...
06/08/2011 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: New York | #24990What Happens if a Buyer Backs Out of a Contract for Deed Sale?
I have a contract deed that's never been recorded with a ballon payment payment due I can't get financed I would like to just give the house back to seller but afraid I will be sued by seller what are my legal issuess and what can I expect if I give house back
06/08/2011 | Category: Contract for Deed | State: Kansas | #24989