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We have extensive water issues with our landlord and as we are expecting a child soon, I have been pushing for resolution. As a result, the landlord is trying to force us out to avoid making the necessary repairs. Do we have any rights?
My newborn spent 5 weeks in the hospital and, as a result of poor care, is now terrified of everything. He screams and cries constantly and there seems to be nothing I can do to ease his fear. Can I sue the hospital?
How can you tell who owns the mineral rights under a highway if the rights were reserved and adjoining properties sold off?
My home is on land my parents own, on which I recently discovered they have a property lien for unpaid taxes. Am I at risk of losing my home?
The developer of my neighborhood negotiated a communications (cable, internet, phone) package that residents must adhere to. The developer is now in foreclosure. Is there anything we can do to get out of the contract?
I have satisfied a Stipulation in Lieu of Foreclosure. I would like a letter to that effect for my files but I’m being told the case is closed and no letter will be sent. How might I go about obtaining a letter?
I had an affair with a married man, the relationship went bad. I went to one of those online cheating web sites and posted his information, not his home address or phone number, but vehicles, location and name, age, etc.
They damaged my water line, causing damage to inside plumbing of house. They then came out of easement and installed cable on other side of my property, where there is no easement. Am I entitled to payment from the cable company for using my property for financial gain (charging neighbors for cable service while illegally using my property)?
We built our home and the City dumped a large pile of dirt and broken up concrete and the end of the paved road so that we could not use the dirt road to get to our house. They said the road is not maintained and therefore we are not allowed to use it. If we have an emergency or a fire we are out of luck since a firetruck or ambulance will not be able to get to our house. Please help.
I rent inflatable bounce houses for children’s parties. When I rent at a party I have the parents sign a liability form which releases me from any liability in the event of injury. I am wondering if I am protecting myself by making a sign that basically says, use at your own risk and having the parents read it.