Im an American living in Germany and do not plan to return to the states. I signed a contract with a company out of Florida regarding medical consulting in relations to a claim with the Veterans Administration (Im a vet). The company did not do as advertised and thus we are in a dispute over... Read more »
Of course you can be sued. The creditor will have to jump thru some hoops to get you served in Germany though. But regardless, once you are served, its just like you lived in the states. If the creditor obtained judgment, and wanted to enforce the judgment, it would have to go through a process to... Read more »
My landlord came into my property twice already without notice and is threatening to raise the rent because I got an electric stove top and a portable washing machine. She pays utilities and says that will raise her bill too much. Nothing was mentioned prior to moving in and now she wants me to get... Read more »
Depends on your lease. If you are month to month, she can probably raise it with notice. If you are a year lease and pay monthly, then no.
His sister has retrieved his stuff. Does the Writ of Possession still need to be served?
I know it sounds dumb, but I would do it JUST to show that all the Ts are crossed. It's $40.00. Service of the Writ and the *filing of the affidavit of service of the Writ* "tells the world" that the Landlord has retaken lawful possession of the premises.
Suppose that you rented the... Read more »
He did sign it over to my boyfriend we efiled the title and the officers said that they couldn't use the copy the dmv gave us He died on the 8th of February when the title was signed on the 15th of January And now the two older children will not let use take the truck off the property it is tagged... Read more »
Anyone who has a legal issue should retain their own attorney. There are hundreds of good lawyers in Miami, so finding one to help your daughter's aunt should not be a problem.
If the daughter's grandfather signed the title but it wasn't signed by your daughter before his death, the truck... Read more »
Landlord Is telling me I have to leave but my lease states use of premises “the premises shall be used and occupied by tenant and tenants immediate family consisting of one adult age 55+ only exclusively as a private single-family dwelling. I thought my daughter would be considered immediate... Read more »
I suggest that you immediately retain a landlord tenant attorney in your area who can review your lease.
Certainly someone unrelated to the defendant can refuse. Probably need more facts and unless your question is one of idle curiosity, the person refusing should probably consult his or her own lawyer.
I had $1000 dollars in my bank account, I moved all of it into a investing website, but I accidentally did it twice, and now I'm in the hole for $1000, but I've already invested all the money. I know I can pay it back and the overdraft fees back by the end of the month, am I able to do this? or is... Read more »
Its not illegal. You have only a certain amount of time to replace the money. You pay it back as soon as humanly possible whether its against the law or not because the overdraft amount is not your money
I have a closed cc with jp Morgan that's over a year old for 5400.00. Today I received a settlement offer from collection agency for $580.00. I know there can be tax implications and it will impact my credit score, but other than that, are there any other negatives for accepting this offer? Can... Read more »
A settlement offer is that - an offer to settle the account. The offer must be in writing, which I assume it was, judging by your post. If you comply with the offer, they cannot then retract it. You should keep all correspondence, to include your response(s) and a copy of the cancelled check, for... Read more »
Have a copy of a hand written agreement by the person who owes me the money & notarized, for a specific amount to be paid per month. (Along with texts of agreement being made and pics sent by them of the letter while being written.) The payments have not been received since the initial payment of... Read more »
The fee is whatever you and the lawyer agree upon.
I'm a new tenant and in my first month of the lease. I rent a unit in a triplex. I live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In the lease, the lessor waived their obligation to maintain the premises. Within my first week as a tenant I reported a leak issue underneath the kitchen sink. It was temporary... Read more »
The lessor is the landlord. You state that the lessor waived the obligation to maintain the property, which according to what you wrote, means that you are obligated to fix the leak. Plumbing leaks underneath the sink are generally easy fixes. The leak is coming from a connection or a pipe has a... Read more »
The question is not can they, they did. The question is what you do about it. Its not really a collection question, it's an international law question, I think. If nothing else, you should probably consult with a lawyer who is licensed to practice in Canada; and probably one located (at least) in... Read more »
Our business was placed in a commercial collection agency for a past due bill which we recognize and we are willing to pay although the collection agency does not want to disclose a detailed breakdown of what they are charging under "collection fees" which are close to $5000 and this account is... Read more »
Not specifically. There is a statute which deals with commercial collection agencies, but it addresses only the requirement that an agency register with the state as such.
if I read the facts correctly, you owe the creditor $X.xx but the collection agency is demanding $X.xx plus $5,000; and... Read more »
A default judgment was filed in court in2003 for credit card debt .Writ of execution issued while I was living abroad . First notice I received three months ago when my bank account was put on hold and instantly drained to the last penny never knew before about the judgment until I received a... Read more »
There's no verification necessary after the judgment is entered in most cases. Somebody accepted service on your behalf in 2003, and that's all that's really important. Whoever that person was apparently didn't notify you, but that's not the creditor's issue. The fact is that a judgment is valid... Read more »
1. Who is they?
2. Generally, after the CC is charged off, the balance is frozen. However, interest may accrue on the charged off balance, depending on your credit card agreement and how your creditor or its outside lawyers interpret the agreement.
3. If the creditor brings a... Read more »
I live in the house my mother owned. I don't want to leave, but my only sister doesn't want me to be able to stay here because my mother verbally left it to me in the presence of the remaining brothers. She is indignant about me NOT getting this house! if she cannot have it.
She is about... Read more »
Your sister is required to have a lawyer represent her as the personal representative. You may want to retain your own lawyer. Even if you elect to not retain a lawyer to represent your interests, you should retain one to at least review and/or draft the assignments from your brothers.
I found out I was being sued by a creditor by looking the case up online. It said I need to appear in court on 3/27/19. I have not been served with a summons yet.
There is no requirement that you appear if you have not been served.
My mother moved to FL a month before passing away, before that she lived in PR. My mother had a company in PR which I was told that cannot be inherited. My father took over that and aold everything, even trucks that were left under my aunts name to protect againat him and his other kids. Now he... Read more »
You should consult with a probate lawyer in your home town or county, soon. Like next week. This is not something that can be answered on the internet.
I'm on probation in Florida. my orders state that court costs and fees are "not a condition of probation". can I then apply for early termination of probation after 2 years?
You should re-post your question on the criminal law board. Probate has nothing to do with probation; probate is the legal process of administering the assets and debts of a person who has passed away.
I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM THE PINELLAS COUNTY COURT STATING THAT GTE FINANCIAL IS REQUESTING THAT THEY TAKE 25% OUT OF MY WEEKLY PAY FOR A CAR LOAN THAT IS OWED ON BUT THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED IN DEC. 22 2017 AND THE INSURANCE PAID THEM WHAT THE VEHICLE WAS WORTH AT THE TIME WHAT DO I DO ABOUT THIS... Read more »
There is a judgment against you for the difference between the amount of the loan that you owed at the time the insurer paid, and the amount the insurer paid. The creditor is attempting to garnish your pay to pay the judgment. The first thing that happens is a writ of garnishment is served on your... Read more »
My father is retired, lives in Florida and receives social security benefits. In 2015 At age 64(was on ssid) he was admitted to the ER in New York (state funded hospital) while on vacation for heart related issues. Had no insurance at the times as he had been placed on social security disability... Read more »
Generally, under Florida law, SSI cannot be garnished. However, without knowing why the NY AG sued him and because a state agency is involved, and not a private creditor, the benefits may be able to taken by other means. He should contact his county legal aid office to see if he can get some legal... Read more »
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