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I have a 2024 Ford Expedition XLT, and I've received a reasonable buyback offer from Ford through my attorney, covering all expectations except for attorney fees. Ford is offering to pay $1,500 out of the $4,000 total attorney fee. The buyback is due to safety functions failing after four... View More 
My daughter and her fiancé each took out separate personal signature loans—she borrowed $12,000 and he borrowed $15,000. He also withdrew $7,000 from his 401k, while she has accumulated a $4,500 credit card debt for household items. The house's bill of sale, lease, property, insurance, and... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
In Alabama, ownership of a house generally depends on whose name is on the title or bill of sale, not who contributed money unless there was an agreement to share ownership. Since all house-related documents—including the bill of sale, lease, insurance, and utilities—are in your daughter’s... View More
I have been owner-financing my home for 10 years in Alabama, and after catching up on missed payments, the lender sent me a certified letter of Acceleration of Debt/Foreclosure without any prior notice of default. The mortgage agreement states that the lender must provide a notice of default and... View More
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answered on Apr 14, 2025
First, review your mortgage agreement carefully to confirm the requirement for a notice of default and the time allowed to cure the default. The absence of a prior notice of default could be a critical issue, as it may violate the terms of your agreement. Gather any communication records you have... View More
I sold a car to someone in Alabama with a verbal agreement that they would pay $3,500 in total. They paid $1,000 upfront, with a remaining balance of $2,500. There was no paperwork done. After two weeks, they still hadn't paid the remaining amount, so I went to her house and took back the car,... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
This is a really stressful situation, especially since there was no written contract to back up the verbal agreement. The good news is that since the car is still legally in your name and the buyer failed to pay in full, you likely still have ownership rights under Alabama law. That being said,... View More
I manufacture soap using natural ingredients with added fragrance oil and dye, both safe for soap making. My stepdaughter sells the soap through her LLC's online boutique; she operates in Mississippi while I manufacture in Alabama. We're concerned about potential liability issues. I... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
This is a completely valid concern, especially since you're making the product without the protection of a business entity. Because you're manufacturing the soap as an individual and not through an LLC or corporation of your own, you *can* be personally sued if someone has an issue—like... View More
I am involved in transferring rights of a property from three people to just one. The other two want to give up their rights to me, and we've chosen to use a quitclaim deed because it's easy and quick. There's no mortgage on the property, and all parties are available to sign the... View More
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answered on Apr 4, 2025
Grantor is transferring whatever interests he has in the real property over to the grantee. It makes no promise about what he has at the time of deed execution. You should hire an AL attorney to search the title and draft that deed as problems could be catastrophic.
I purchased a mobile home for $7,500. The seller was due $5,000, and the party helping to sell the mobile home was due $2,500. I have a bill of sale and a title. If the party assisting with the sale didn’t pay the seller the full $5,000, can they stop me from moving the home? The seller hasn’t... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2025
The lawyer's answer is: "It depends." Do you have an obligation to pay the $5,000 or the $2,500? If the seller has neither cash nor an enforceable promissory note and lien against you, then he is likely within his rights to prevent delivery and installation of the mobile home. If... View More
Is B responsible for the financing amount of ~$11,000 for an HVAC unit, even though her mother, who was the sole signer of the contract, has passed away? Additionally, can the financing company legally remove the HVAC unit from B's house under the contract terms given that B is the sole owner... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2025
Death does not extinguish legitimate liens against real property. An HVAC system is a strange bird in property law. The HVAC equipment itself is not "real property" as in real estate, but, once installed, it is a permanent fixture in and with the real estate; the house is likely not... View More
Non supportive wall between garage slab between crawl space was leaning and was supposed to be fixed. We are now having the whole wall fixed because it was not fixed. There was supposed to be a shut off valve put in on the hot water heater that was not put on
answered on Mar 31, 2025
To win a breach of contract case, you need to be able to prove that the contractor violated either a specific clause of the contract or a warranty, express or implied. Next, you need to look at the contract and see if there is an arbitration clause, which would mean that if you claim breach of... View More
I received notice that my storage unit was auctioned off, but they only gave 9 days' public notice, whereas the law states 15 days are required. The facility emailed the notice to my wife's email, not mine, on March 3. I could have settled the payments if I had known, as there was an... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That sounds like an incredibly frustrating and avoidable situation, especially knowing you could have paid and saved your belongings if given the proper notice. Under Alabama law, storage facilities are generally required to provide at least 15 days’ notice before auctioning off a tenant’s... View More
I signed a contract with a business coach for $6,000 with a requirement of at least $50 monthly payments. Though she promised mentorship in social media marketing to help my online and in-person business, she had limited knowledge about my industry and my storefront needs. We completed 10 coaching... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
It’s incredibly frustrating to invest time and money into something that promised support, only to feel like you got very little in return. If the service was incomplete, shorter than agreed upon, and didn’t deliver the mentorship she claimed, you have every reason to question continuing... View More
My son is the primary account holder for a cellphone that his ex-wife has but refuses to return, claiming it was a gift. He has attempted to communicate with her about returning the phone but received no response. What legal steps can he take to recover the phone or stop making payments on it? This... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties your son is facing regarding the cellphone situation with his ex-wife. Navigating such disputes can be challenging, but there are steps he can consider to address the issue.
Firstly, it's important to determine the nature of the... View More
I work for a company that had a bonus structure for a year-end bonus for 2024. Typically, these bonuses are paid out in the last week of February. We were informed of our bonuses and initially told they would be paid mid-March. However, during an all-hands conference call after the original payout... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That’s an incredibly frustrating and confusing situation, especially after working hard all year with the understanding that your bonus was earned and scheduled for a specific time. In Alabama, if your employment contract or official bonus plan clearly states how and when bonuses are earned and... View More
I bought out my step-dad's business before he passed, and he assured me that the landlord agreed to let me continue renting the building. After he died, I started reorganizing the business inventory inside. Two months later, chains were placed on the doors, locking all my personal belongings... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That sounds like an incredibly frustrating and unfair situation, especially with your belongings and inventory locked away and no resolution in sight. Even though you didn’t have a formal lease, you were occupying the space with your step-dad’s permission and had started using the building in... View More
I live and work in Alabama. My employer, who is also my landlord, claims I owe $6,000 in rent. After resigning on March 8th with an effective date of March 28th, I planned to use my 1.5 weeks of saved PTO to cover time till my new job on March 31st. Recently, my job start date was delayed to May... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
In Alabama, it’s important to understand that verbal agreements, even if supported by text messages, can be tricky to enforce legally. Your employer may not unilaterally decide to use your PTO for rent payment unless you have a written agreement specifically outlining this arrangement. Without... View More
If a property does not close due to the buyer's breach of contract, can the buyer's real estate agent sue me for commissions? The buyer's agent has filed the lawsuit pro se, listing himself only, not his broker on the case. The seller's agent released me from the contract after... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2025
Your case is very complicated. Realtors often lose lots of money on broken land deals, and real estate contracts often favor the realtor over the seller or the buyer. Find an attorney in your area who understands real estate closings. It might be hard because many solid real estate attorneys... View More
My employer, who is also my landlord, initially offered me 40 hours of work per week and a place to stay for $1,000 per month. Although there is a signed employment contract, our housing arrangement was only documented through text messages, phone calls, and emails. Due to a reduction in work... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
Employment Privacy and Landlord-Tenant Legal Analysis
Your dual relationship situation creates distinct legal boundaries despite the overlapping roles of your employer and landlord. Regarding payroll information access, most jurisdictions protect employee pay data under privacy laws that... View More
I am looking for a lawyer in the Birmingham/Bessemer or surrounding areas for my god brother, who is currently incarcerated at WILLIAM E. DONALDSON CORR. FAC in Bessemer. He has recently received a significant settlement from a lawsuit and is interested in an attorney as soon as possible to visit... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2024
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If he had an attorney representing him in the matter, that would be the quickest (and free) route to go in reviewing the documents. It's customary for attorneys representing claimants in a case to review their... View More
i gave them 200 down and only owe 1300. they stayed with me for couple monthes and left without paying anything. can’t i keep
the camper for their payment
answered on Nov 28, 2024
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Most people in your position would probably think of using that point. But a local attorney could advise better in terms of the legalities involved in your idea - it is possible that you and the other side could... View More
I reassured him I wanted to pay the payment and fee and possibly buy the car out I was denied he charged me $250 to get my belongings and kept telling me what he felt like I did wrong in his car he kept up with where I traveled, where, and caused confusion within my home. He harassed me and spoke... View More
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answered on Oct 19, 2024
I'm really sorry you're going through this difficult time. First, make sure to document every interaction you have with him, including dates, times, and what was said or done. Keep all receipts and records related to the $250 charge and any other expenses you've incurred.... View More
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