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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Tennessee on
Q: I pay full dues/fees but get none of the amenities others get (gated security, private rd) unfair, breach of fiduciary?

How to get HOA to reduce/eliminate dues (330/yr) for residents not benefiting from any HOA amenities (security gates, private roads) since my house is outside that area. I must use Co. road and no security gates provided. Is this a breach of fiduciary services because I get no amenities that the... Read more »

Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills answered on Feb 22, 2022

You would be wise to have an attorney review the HOA bylaws and CCRs. Something seems off that you're being assessed HOA fees without the benefit of receiving services.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Do I have to show identification to a police officer. If I'm not committing a crime or being arrested or detained
Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills answered on Feb 22, 2022

Yes and no. Tennessee does not have a stop-and-identify statute, meaning that police can't just ask you for ID out of nowhere. But if THEY believe that you have committed, are committing or about to be involved in a crime, and have the legal basis to investigate, then they can ask. There are... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Public Benefits for Michigan on
Q: Is it legal in Michigan to offer a discounted rate on a service for low-income families/individuals?

If it is legal, how do I go about verifying if the family/individual are actively on Lifeline, SNAP, Medicaid, FPHA, SSI or similar benefit.

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers answered on Feb 22, 2022

I believe you can. If you are a private business or entity, you would need to rely on voluntary disclosure to confirm eligibility. I do not believe there would be a way for you to verify directly.

1 Answer | Asked in Native American Law and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Can a city cop conduct a traffic stop and search the vehicle of a tribal member on tribal land?

He said he had probable cause but they all say that and that he was allowed to search the vehicle. He found a bowl worth of marijuana and threatened me with a felony cause he told me since I'm a tribal member on tribal land it's a felony to have marijuana

Charles Watts
Charles Watts answered on Feb 22, 2022

It depends on the agencies. There are agencies that are cross-commissioned which means the “city” cop may also be a tribal cop as well.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Okla dhs closed the case when child turned 18, arrears are still owed, how do I collect from another state now?

we had a custody change as my child needs to know their siblings, they then lived with biological father at the time he(bio-father) owed over twenty thousand, I was under the understanding his back amount would be reduced from any amount that was asked of me to pay( not the case), my child is now... Read more »

Anna L Self
Anna L Self answered on Feb 22, 2022

You can domesticate child support order in the state where the Dad lives and have an attorney collect for you.

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