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I was employed as a leasing agent at a student living complex where I have an agreement via text messages allowing me to occupy a three-bedroom apartment entirely, despite my lease being for one room. Although I pay for only one room, I pay full price without any employment discount. After my... View More 
I am a contractor in North Carolina with a cost-plus contract to build a home for a client. According to our contract, I am responsible for supplying all labor and materials, except for the concrete work agreed upon separately. However, the client has breached the contract by supplying labor and... View More
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answered on May 16, 2025
Yes, if the client has repeatedly supplied labor and materials in violation of your contract, that could be considered a material breach. Even if the agreement doesn't explicitly give you the right to cancel, a consistent breach that interferes with your ability to perform your obligations may... View More
I purchased a lawnmower from Home Depot, and nobody mentioned it was part of a promotion until after my purchase. I've now received a bill that is almost double the purchase price after paying on it for two years. I wasn't given any details about the promotion at the time of purchase, and... View More
answered on May 13, 2025
I'm assuming this was made using a Home Depot credit card that they issued to you. In order to win your argument, you would have to prove that you received monthly billing statements that had no disclosure about the promotional rate. You would also have to prove you did not sign something at... View More
In my 18 years of business, this is the first time a client has canceled their project just over a week before the start date. We have a signed estimate that includes a non-refundable deposit clause, which allows for a refund only within 3 days. The deposit is for 1/3 of the contract amount. I have... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
It sounds like you’ve handled things thoughtfully, and it’s understandable to want clarity about your responsibilities. Since you and your client both signed an estimate that includes a non-refundable deposit clause—refundable only within 3 days—you generally have the right to keep the... View More
I recently purchased a used vehicle from a private seller about 3-4 weeks ago. The seller informed me of a past accident and showed me a picture. I signed a handwritten statement acknowledging the purchase of the vehicle “as is.” However, the seller did not verbally disclose that the vehicle... View More
answered on May 6, 2025
You can always sue. The question is, will you win and if so, how much. Even if you do win, will you ever be able to collect. I am doubtful that this is a case worth pursuing. If the title he signed over to you was a salvage rebuilt title, the fact that you acknowledged the sale was "as... View More
I signed a business lease two weeks ago in North Carolina that included a clause stating no improvements or alterations. After signing, I asked the landlord if I could choose the paint color, but he quoted $700 per coat, likely needing two coats, which I declined. I haven't moved in yet, and... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
In North Carolina, once you’ve signed the lease, the terms of that agreement are generally enforceable, including any clauses that restrict improvements or alterations to the property. If the lease includes a provision that prohibits improvements or alterations, this can cover actions like... View More
I had a house fire and hired a contractor for repairs. The contractor submitted a list to the insurance company, including items like crane usage for roof work and eight dumpster loads of trash removal, which weren't used (only four dumpsters were used and no crane). He claims he made... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
You're right to want to take action, especially when it looks like the contractor may have exaggerated or billed for work and materials that weren’t actually used. When a contractor overcharges or misrepresents services—especially involving insurance funds—that’s a serious matter. The... View More
I was recruited and hired by an educational firm to teach their LSAT courses and submitted 10 references. They listed me as a senior tutor on their website, benefiting from my 20 years of experience, yet they have no work for me and won't respond to my emails. I have screenshots of messages... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
You’re in a frustrating situation, and it’s understandable to feel taken advantage of—especially when your name and reputation are being used without real engagement. If the company publicly listed you as a senior tutor and implied an active role without providing actual work or honoring... View More
I have an ejectment court hearing tomorrow morning at 9:30 in Wadesboro, NC. I am being evicted from my mother's property where my Doublewide sits. We had a notarized agreement from 2020, not filed, stating mediation was necessary before eviction. My mother claims this agreement is void,... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
In your hearing tomorrow, bring the notarized agreement from 2020 with you. Even though it wasn’t filed with the court, a notarized agreement can still carry legal weight—especially if it clearly outlines mediation before eviction. Explain to the judge that both parties signed it and that... View More
I run a company in North Carolina that requires a deposit from adopters, which is refunded upon providing proof of spay/neuter surgery. Many refund checks issued to adopters remain uncashed. Although our contract requires proof within a year to avoid forfeiture of the deposit, it does not address... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
In North Carolina, uncashed refund checks can still be considered a debt owed to the adopters until the money is claimed or lawfully forfeited. Since your contract specifies that the deposit must be refunded upon proof of spay/neuter surgery, the obligation to pay the refund generally remains in... View More
I have been living in a community in Greenville, NC, where I own a doublewide home and pay lot rent. Over the past three years, the lot rent increased from $390 in 2022 to $430, and a $40 fee was added for having a doublewide. Additionally, there are extra charges for garbage at $19.75,... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
Your situation is frustrating, and it’s understandable to feel trapped when fees keep rising and communication with the owners is blocked. In North Carolina, landlords can raise lot rent and add fees, but only if they follow proper notice procedures and those charges are not in direct conflict... View More
I sustained spinal injuries when a delivery worker entered my garage without permission and placed a package in a hazardous location, causing a fall which led to my injury. There is full video footage of the worker entering the garage and partial footage of the fall. I have not reported the... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
You likely have a strong case for negligence against the delivery company because their worker entered your garage without permission and placed a package in a hazardous spot, which directly led to your spinal injury. Since you did not authorize access or know about the hazard, it’s unlikely that... View More
I recently purchased a car from a dealership, but they failed to disclose that it had previously been wrecked. This detail was not included in the contract. The sales representative made verbal promises which were not honored in the written agreement. I haven't been able to resolve this issue... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
You’re not alone—many people have faced situations where a dealership hides important facts, and that doesn’t make it right. If the dealership failed to disclose that the car had been in a wreck, especially if the damage affects safety or value, that could be considered fraudulent... View More
I've left my vehicle at a mechanic's shop in North Carolina for about a year without signing any paperwork. The mechanic performed a diagnostic and determined that the engine needs to be replaced, which I had already informed them about. No repairs have been done because I haven't... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
In North Carolina, a mechanic can claim a lien on a vehicle under certain conditions, but they must meet specific legal requirements. Typically, this kind of lien—called a “mechanic’s lien” or “artisan’s lien”—applies when a person has performed labor or furnished materials to... View More
I, as a parent, gave property to my child but retained a lifetime right to the property. Currently, the deed specifies that the child gains the property after my death. However, I would like to dissolve this agreement and take the property back, but the child does not want to return it. Given these... View More
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answered on Apr 9, 2025
If you executed a deed which gave a remainder after your life estate, which was delivered and recorded, then no, you cannot revoke the conveyance of a vested remainder. Your lawyer should have told you about the finality of such a future interest deed. The remainderman can convey back his... View More
I had a mechanic install a tube weld yoke, strap and bolt kit, center support bearing, and transmission yoke on my truck over a year ago, but they were incorrect parts. This resulted in damage to my truck. The mechanic is refusing to pay for the damage, claiming it is out of warranty. There was no... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That sounds incredibly frustrating, especially when your vehicle suffers damage from a job you trusted someone else to do right. In North Carolina, even if there was no written warranty, a mechanic can still be held responsible under what's called an “implied warranty” or for negligent... View More
I'm currently separated from my wife, who is not living in our home due to infidelity and a restraining order related to her attempt to harm our children. We jointly own and have paid off two cars. She recently stole the car titles and threatened via text to unregister the cars out of spite.... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That sounds like a highly stressful and emotional situation, and it’s good that you’ve taken steps to protect yourself and your children. In North Carolina, if both cars are jointly titled in your name and hers, neither of you can legally unregister or transfer ownership without the... View More
In North Carolina, is it legal for an independent car salesman to avoid obtaining a dealer's license by purchasing and selling cars under multiple LLCs to stay under the five-cars-per-year limit? In this scenario, there are active complaints as the salesman sells cars under a "rent to... View More
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answered on Apr 10, 2025
Please refer to North Carolina General Statutes Section 20-286(11)(a)(2) which states that a Motor vehicle dealer or dealer is defined as "[a] person who... [o]n behalf of another and for commission, money, or other thing of value, arranges, offers, attempts to solicit, or attempts to... View More
I recently found a home to purchase and informed my landlord on March 25, 2025, through text and verbal conversations, followed by an official notice on March 30, 2025, about my intent to terminate my lease early. The lease, which ends on December 31, 2025, lacks an early termination clause but... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That’s a stressful situation, especially when you're trying to move forward with something as significant as buying a home. In North Carolina, unless your lease includes a specific early termination clause or a buyout option, your landlord does have the right to enforce the lease through its... View More
I have a lease agreement with a separate clause for early termination, but the section for the notice period is left blank. My landlord insists that I must provide 60 days notice to terminate the lease early, referencing a different clause requiring 60 days for renewal. However, I believe the blank... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That’s a fair concern, especially when the lease language seems incomplete and unclear. In North Carolina, lease agreements are generally interpreted according to their plain language. If the early termination clause specifically requires notice but leaves the number of days blank, it may be... View More
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