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Dealership increased the repair cost from $500 to $4,300 and repaired the car with no authorization
answered on Mar 23, 2022
I see no reason to respond here as Mr. LeBel has handled it quite nicely.
I pay her weekly for the car. I was short on my last payment to her. I told her I need one more day to go make the money so that I wouldn’t be behind. She said that’s ok. Then early the next morning she comes and picks up the car. Can she do that? The car is registered under my name.
answered on Mar 20, 2022
Well, she did it apparently? Check your agreement to see if she has the right to do it? My guess is she likely does not have such a right. Also, if this is a landlord, any fight could get ugly, as in, you may end up losing your place of residence? You will want to sit down with an atty asap to... View More 
and you cancel the order?
answered on Mar 17, 2022
Generally, I'd say that not a lawful move. You may want to see all agreements you signed or signed off on and have them send their written policy on this to you and where you can find it in the contract and/or online...
My friend ( so I thought) said I could keep my horses at her house. I told her I would provide hay I just need a day in advance notice. Well she never said a word to me and went and bought 10 bales of hay and wants me to pay her for them or she won't let me remove my horses. She knows that I... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2022
You have not asked a question, but, I'll pass on some thoughts:
a- You need to move your horses asap
b- IF you have to pay $180.00 to do it, you should
c- if you are not happy after paying it and getting your horses, you can then sue, if you want.
d- as a human... View More
Our agent told the tenants not to submit their offer if it was less than $900,000, this amount being $100,000 over the listing price in the agreement. This was conveyed without our knowledge or consent. How is this legal?
answered on Mar 16, 2022
Hard to say without seeing your contract, which you should read AND you should
also hire counsel to review it. That said, IF you had the relationship (you likely did)
with the offerer before you signed a representation deal, it's entirely possible you
can accept the offer...
I need lawyer in my area (zip code 91335) to consult about taking a lawsuit against fidelity home warranty for denying credible claims.
answered on Mar 16, 2022
In CA lawyers are not allowed in small claims court.
Warranty law is otherwise known as lemon law.
Consider trying a lemon law atty for help...
I received an email from a debt collection agency. I requested a debt verification from them, and they say that they are a commercial collection agency and the debt is not subject to FDCPA. Also, they sent me a document that does not show me the debt belongs to me. Is it legal to they keep... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2022
As you can see, this may in fact revolve around whether this is a commercial debt. Is it?
If you are worried about it, it must be a pretty small biz? Anyhow, there are solid attorneys who
handle debt defense who can help, likely the two who've already responded. Good luck with it.
Lawsuit just filed. I am Plaintiff's lawyer, but that is not my area of expertise.
answered on Feb 17, 2022
Plenty of folks out there to handle such claims.
You should reach out to a few. This site does
not recommend attys nor does it allow same.
Younger me was stupid and made a lot of mistakes, credit-wise. I was served a summons, found out I am being sued by a creditor in my local California Superior Court in my county. I want to settle and ask for a payment plan and avoid going to court if possible to save time and money. Would it be... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2022
You WILL want to talk to a debt defense attorney as:
1- The statute of limitations MAY have expired already?
2- They MAY be breaking some laws in HOW they try to collect?
3- IF 1 or 2 is correct, they MAY have to pay your attorney AND pay you!!
Good luck with it.
Two car dealers in my area are advertising a “seling price” on new vehicles and when I call they tell me the web site or ebrochure they sent are not up to date. Isn’t that false advertising?
answered on Feb 12, 2022
Yes, that sounds like false advertising, but, like all things car dealers do, they almost always have an 'out.'
In this instance, my GUESS is they have an 'expiration date' on the pricing. If they do not and do not have disclaimers, you may have a case against them, maybe.
An auto mechanic was holding my vehicle for free until I was able to come up with 50% of the estimated cost to repair which was required before they would start the repairs. I offered several times to have the vehicle towed to my home until I had the money required but they assured me it was fine.... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2022
Sorry for your issues. Your fact pattern is not clear. You seem to be mixing up "lien" and "sale."
Starting a lien is one thing. Executing on it, or SELLING the vehicle is something else. Either way
notice is certainly required on each and if it is farily recent,... View More
Am I legally allowed a refund of services even though it’s past their “5 day refund” timeline for full refund? I did sign their contract and whatnot but at this point, it’s services not received for money spent. Am I entitled to a refund?
answered on Jan 24, 2022
I've seen this before can't remember exactly when/where but, almost all legit gym contracts have a clause in them about moving out of the area. The question is how they define out of the area and how you define it. So take a look at your contract for your answer!!
There is not a policy on my gift certificate or on website that says this. Is this legal? They have my money already.
answered on Jan 21, 2022
Plenty of possibilities including that it IS in there somewhere?
That said, in that business, they often get no shows. The credit
card is their security against this, as they normally charge for
last minute cancels. Life may be easier to just give them the
number,... View More
This is causing me to not be able to get my registration and license plates. My temporary plates are 2 weeks expired already.
answered on Jan 13, 2022
Typically, that would be unlawful. There is also a statute on point that can penalize the seller for failing to get clean title and/or registration for it.
I have all messages and unanswered questions and the confirmation delivery. I messaged them multiple times for help or to get new tickets but they could not offer a refund or anything.
iwent back to the dealer after 1 week it was 179 miles full charge and they told me because its new it should catch up and then went back the week after and it was 170 miles full charge and the car had 400 miles at the time, they said you have to drive at least 1200 miles for the car to adjust, i... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2021
I think a lot of lemon law attorneys would consider taking this case.
To me, your life is much simpler if you SELL the vehicle now, since it is likely worth
as much or more than what you paid for it and then just buy a different one.
Either way, I hope it works out for you.
I bought a used truck from a used car dealership that offered a 30 day warranty. After 6 days I sent it back to the dealership to get the sunroof fixed. It wouldn't open. The car is now approaching the 30 day warranty mark while in the dealers possession. Since I've only had possession of... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2021
There is a provision in the CA lemon law that provides that the number of days the vehicle is in the shop extends the warranty by that number of days. AND if the issue is not fixed, the warranty remains in place on that issue until it is.
Her boyfriend used the car after her death but had it towed claiming it was abandond in his driveway 6 months later when he found out her sister (heir) had been found. Isn't there a limit to storage fee's in Ca.?
answered on Sep 23, 2021
So, great response by Attorney Kane. AND I'd ask him if I could (no space for it apparently) whether the debt ceases to exist or be collectible, upon the passing of the owner? Also, I'm confident that the tow yard can sell the vehicle at auction, with proper notice, and then collect some... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2021
Illegal like a crime? Your question is hard to understand.
Is the refusal to release the funds to the client by investing or stalling embezzlement?
answered on Sep 15, 2021
Sounds bad. The BAR can answer this for you, given more specifics.
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