Legal Questions and Answers
Can I repossess a car without the courts?
I sold a car to a friend of mine and now he is late with his payments. It has been over a month and he has sent me one bad check and one that was in the mail that I never received. Can I repossess the car without the courts? What are my rights?
05/15/2007 | Category: Automobiles » Repossess | State: Florida | #4846Can my friend be forced to give her pet away by the landlord if he no longer wants pets around?
A friend of mine has been living in her apartment for 10 years, for 8 of which she has owned a small dog. The landlord just informed all tenants that they needed to get rid of their pets by the end of the month (pets were previously permitted). What kind of language on the lease should she look for to determine whether or not this is permissible?
05/15/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: California | #4842My brother passed and we were joint owners of a property. Does his wife now own his interest?
My brother and I were deeded my Aunt & Uncle's house in 1994. My brother died last month and I want to know if his half automatically (due to common law) goes to his wife. They live in Pennsylvania. Can he be removed from the deed? What would be the form to use if so?
05/15/2007 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Arkansas | #4839Can our 16 year old be emancipated if she is constantly in trouble?
Our 16-1/2 yr old daughter wants to leave home and live with her boyfriends family (whom I think is controlling and abusive). She has been in so much trouble this year w/school, law, drugs, etc. and counseling, juvenile detention has had no effect. I told her if she was to leave, that we could not be responsible for her in any way, shape or form. There would be no money, fo...
05/15/2007 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: Texas | #4838Am I still responsible for future rent if I give a thirty day notice?
I have been living in an apartment in Wayne NJ for 1.5 years and I have found a new job and must relocate. My lease expires in November 2007 and I have to relocate in June 2007. I have the offer letter from my new employer and all the legal documentation to prove that I will be moving. I have given the employer a 30-day written notice as well.The employer says I am eligible to ...
05/15/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: New Jersey | #4828Can my condo be foreclosed on for delinquent fees to the Homeowner's Association?
I have become severely deliquent on payments to the maintenence fees associated with my townhouse in Broward County, FL. The lawyers office handling the collections only accept communication and requests in writing and during this slow process they have tacked on over a thousand dollars in late fees and lawyers costs. I am ready to start paying this debt off. However, just th...
05/15/2007 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Florida | #4824If my spouse had unpaid medical bills from before we married, can I now be held responsible?
If my spouse had unpaid medical bills from well before we met or married, can I now be held responsible and can my wages be garnished?
05/15/2007 | Category: Debts and Cr... » Garnishment | State: Ohio | #4813What is my sister in law liable for as the attorney in fact for my mother in law?
My sister in law is an agent for my mother in law. What is she liable for financially and can she risign at any time? Who takes over if the principal is not capable?
05/15/2007 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: Minnesota | #4803What is the statuatory limit on filing a workers compensation claim lawsuit?
What is the statuatory limit on filing a workers comp claim/ lawsuit?
05/15/2007 | Category: Employment | State: Georgia | #4801Why are signature blocks put on rules and policies that employees have to read an sign?
Why are signature blocks put on rules,regulations,and policies that employees have to read and acknowledge to reading by initialing each page and signing the last page?
05/15/2007 | Category: Employment | State: Washington | #4798