I am renting a single-family home in Florida, and my lease is up at the end of November. I have had ongoing plumbing issues, including drain flies and a horrible smell, since moving in. The landlady did nothing to address these issues until a rat got in, at which point she acknowledged a sewer leakage. She is now demanding to have someone come in to repair the issue during the last month of my lease, which I find inconvenient and untrustworthy given her previous inaction. I believe she is only addressing the issue now to prepare the house for renting again after we leave. I do not want to accommodate her request, especially since she previously accused me of bringing in the flies and rat. What are my rights in this situation, and can I refuse her access to my home?

November 9th, 2023

My wife passed away in PA on 10/11/17 and was pronounced dead in a WV hospital. What are my obligations regarding her debts in her own name, and is there any significance to being pronounced dead in a state other than where she resided?

February 18th, 2024

I was given a parrot almost 2 years ago because the owner could not take care of it anymore. I offered to keep it a couple of weeks if that would help but she insisted that it would be permanent so I have had it ever since. Today she showed up at the door with a bird cage demanding the bird back because she missed it. Do I have to release the bird back after all this time since it is now part of our family and she has not contributed anything toward its keep and well being?

December 1st, 2024

I believe my previous attorney in Minneapolis, MN, committed legal negligence during my case, which resulted in significant financial losses. I have since moved to Florida and am unsure of the legal steps to take, the statute of limitations, and the types of attorneys I need to hire. Specifically, I need to know: 1. What is the procedure to file the case? 2. Is the filing date of the Judgment and Decree (J&D) the date for the statute of limitations? 3. What type of attorneys do I need to hire? 4. Which ones in which states? 5. What’s the first thing I should do? Additionally, I need clarification on the meaning of certain legal terms and the roles of expert witnesses in my case.

April 8th, 2024

I have people living in my apartment that I want removed. They are not on the lease and are threatening to move others in, including family members. The landlord is aware and wants them gone as well. What is the proper legal procedure to evict them in Ohio, and can I remove their belongings without legal repercussions?

September 9th, 2024