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In my subdivision, there are CCRs (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions). All of my neighbors have made additions to their homes without written approval from the architectural committee, and I built a 10'x12' outbuilding in my backyard. The new homeowners association president told me I need approval, which I agreed to seek. I provided a plot map with specifications to the architectural committee, but they told me I need board approval to proceed. I feel they are singling me out for written approvals when no one else has them. The architectural committee also says the roof pitch of my outbuilding must match my house's 6/12 pitch, which I feel is unfair since other neighbors have different roof pitches without issue. What are my legal rights and steps to take when approaching the board?
November 13th, 2023
My 16-year-old son had friends over drinking alcohol at our home while I was at work. The police responded to a noise complaint, took him into custody, and issued a criminal summons. His photograph, name, age, and address were published in the local newspaper with a story about the underage drinking party. I picked him up from the police station, where he was fingerprinted and photographed. I know of other similar incidents where the kids were just sent home with warnings. What rights, if any, have been violated against my son for publishing this information, and what can I do to protect him?
November 10th, 2024
When my husband passed away in 1985, my two daughters and I collected death benefits until my youngest became of age. Then, when the checks stopped coming in, my aunt and uncle (now deceased) were not happy to hear that I stopped receiving checks because they said it used to be and still should be that a widow qualifies to receive checks for the rest of her life or until she marries again. Have I been cheated out of money due to me? If so, how would I get any monies that might be due to me?
November 20th, 2024
We issued a paycheck to an employee several months ago. He cashed it at a check cashing place. The check cashing place called and said it was returned as NSF. I called our bank, the bank said it was never presented for payment. I faxed that back to the Check cashing place. After two months of not hearing from them, they have, these last two weeks been calling daily, leaving messages. I faxed again my response. It has not stopped their calling. Any suggestions? I don't want to issue a check to them as the original check was a payroll check. It has not cleared our bank. I don't know how to proceed.
October 11th, 2024
I filed a civil complaint in VA against someone living in MD. I have his rental residence address in MD but could not find him to serve him the complaint. He is perhaps traveling. What are the time limits for serving him, and what happens if I can't serve him within that time? What recourse do I have to find him, and what if he goes out of the country or to another state? Can I serve through the secretary of commonwealth, and can a default judgment be made if he can't be found? How do I prove he's avoiding service, and can a US judgment be enforced in other countries like Canada, Germany, or England if he moves there?
February 21st, 2024
My life partner became ill suddenly in June of this year. His health and life insurance was continued until September 30 under FMLA. I have applied for COBRA and have the conversion papers for his life insurance policy which gives me 30 days to convert to a private policy. If he passes before the conversion is complete - (I have new policy in hand) - but within the 30-day conversion timeline - will they honor the policy?
December 29th, 2024