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0 Answers | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Banking, Contracts and Mergers & Acquisitions for New York on
Q: E*trade closed my account, refuses to do any further business with me and will not give my $13k still gaining interest.

12/09/22-Mobile deposit Annuity check written to me, issued by my laborers union.

12/15/22-Check clears, funds available.

-Restriction placed on account, pending verification of ID

-Did not posses updated ID.

-Due to being two months behind on rent/Two boys and... View More

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Q: explain to me what is 1031 exchange
0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Utah on
Q: Can I be forced to pay rent in American Fork, UT if I haven't signed a lease?

I applied for an apartment in American Fork, UT. I told the leasing office that I would like to see the unit before signing the lease. I wanted to make sure I would be happy with the unit prior to making a commitment. They waited until the day of my lease was supposed to start before letting me see... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Civil Rights and Collections for New York on
Q: how do i legally get rid of my car payments?
Carl Nelson
Carl Nelson
answered on Dec 1, 2023

I don't fully understand what you are trying to do. You can pay the note off or if you cannot afford it, you can return the vehicle and attempt to work something out with the finance company. There are certain things you can do in a bankruptcy as well, but that is a more complicated and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Maryland on
Q: My car transmission has been replaced twice still financing and paying rental car what can I do

Along with other problems like catalytic covertor axle broke and transmission being replaced twice which they had for 6 weeks and we paid 3000 dollars in rental car

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Pennsylvania on
Q: Long and short - I laced a financial understanding/education until recently.

Over the past like 4 or so years I have jumped from lease to lease - progressively making my car payment go from $390 a month to $696 a month. Well I realized this and spoke to my mom. And being a mom she went to try and talk to the GM of the dealership. Expecting me to take a hit but hoping he’d... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation for California on
Q: Is a signed mediation agreement reached during small claims court a legal binding contract?

The defendant owed the Plantiff for work done on a piece of property. She put the property up as collateral in mediation and said she would give it to the Plantiff if she defaulted. She made a payment towards the past due after signing and the mediation agreement was put into record for the... View More

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answered on Nov 30, 2023

Under California law, a mediation agreement reached during small claims court is generally considered a legally binding contract. When both parties sign a mediation agreement, they are agreeing to its terms and conditions, and it becomes enforceable.

In your situation, where the defendant...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Landlord - Tenant, Real Estate Law and Personal Injury for California on
Q: How to Deal with Multiple Lease Violations by a Tenant in California?

I served a 3-day notice to quit yesterday due to unauthorized occupants, and when I visited the basement unit again to serve the "proof of service", I found pets violating the lease's no-pet policy. Should I serve another 3-day notice to cure today? In that case, would I have two... View More

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answered on Nov 30, 2023

In California, when dealing with multiple lease violations, it's important to follow the legal procedures for notices and evictions carefully. Since you've already served a 3-day notice to quit for unauthorized occupants, and now discovered a new violation regarding pets, you can indeed... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Does the clause from the deed allow me to sell or am I just allowed to rent

My sister and I bought Grandmom's house with living tenant agreement. Grandmom has dementia and is in a home and will not be moving back. Sister and I would rather sell the house. We can not afford two houses and are legally blind. So acting a a landlord is not idea. Clause at the end of deed... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Small Claims, Contracts and Collections for Kentucky on
Q: MCM (debt Coll.) trying to sue me for over a yr. they want a bench trial, what are my next steps?

KY Attorneys Only: *cannot afford attorney, SAHM* MCM has been trying to sue me for cc debt for over a yr. I answered the summons, and everything else like I’m supposed to and never heard back for almost a year. My circuit court sent me a notice to dismiss due to MCM lack of prosecution in a... View More

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Nov 30, 2023

There are people in your town who know what to do. Lawyers. Hire one, because no amount of internet questions and answers is going to get you to the level of knowledge you will need to successfully represent yourself at trial.

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Products Liability and Small Claims for Tennessee on
Q: can i ask for damages in small claims court for time, travel, gas, court costs materials used etc?

I ordered and a contract was approved by me for glass. The contract was amended by the company, as per my instructions, and "tempered glass" was added to the final invoice that was not specified. I signed and accepted the amended invoice when I picked up and paid for the glass. I found... View More

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answered on Nov 30, 2023

Contract actions usually exclude consequential damages. Tort claims might include such damages. No

small claims court in TN. General Sessions Court might allow it, but it sounds like a breach of contract action, so no.

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0 Answers | Asked in Banking, Contracts and Mergers & Acquisitions for North Carolina on
Q: My personal loan is being transferred to another financial institution. Is there a way to get out of the loan entirely?

It’s being transferred from Marcus by Goldman Sachs to System and Service Technologies. I can’t imagine anything to change except where I’m making the payments but if they were to alter the interest rate or monthly amount would that be a breach of the original agreement? I’ve never had... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Minnesota on
Q: I just moved into my apartment at the end of Oct. and I noticed that I have mildew/mold growing and it has gotten bad.

The first time the property management sent maintenance they came and told me it was mildew and used some mildew/mold spray and wiped it off. He told me that I would have to shower with my window open and keep my fans going and that the mildew will come back mind you it is winter. The mildew came... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Employment Law for Tennessee on
Q: I'm a Physician assistant trained in emergency medicine. Can urgent care enforce a Noncomp to keep me out of the ER?

I have a noncompete in my urgent care contract. My boss is not fulfilling the hours or my bonus according to my contract so I'm leaving. It is stated as "not over 50% walk in volume" which would apply to emergency rooms too. I'm ER trained with a doctorate in EM. Can this urgent... View More

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answered on Nov 30, 2023

It appears that the contract will be breached by your working in an ER. Hire an attorney to read the contract and listen to the prospective new jobs. You may get sued in any event and have an attorney ready to go.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for California on
Q: How do I sue a law firm that was supposed to represent me in lawsuit that caused me to lose 7-figure settlement?

I have a legal matter regarding the huge class action lawsuit brought against the University of Southern Californa almost 6 years ago.

It involved Dr. George Tyndall, the school gynecologist.

I was one of the plaintiffs in that case.

I was supposed to receive a 7-figure... View More

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answered on Nov 29, 2023

To pursue legal action against a law firm in California, especially in a case involving alleged professional negligence or misconduct, it is advisable to consult with another attorney who has experience in legal malpractice cases. These types of cases can be complex, requiring a detailed review of... View More

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Q: Can I cancel a loan that has already been approved?

I cosigned an Oportun personal loan of about 4k for my girlfriend on a Saturday. I was told over the phone that we were approved and it was disbursed. They said it would take 1-3 business days to be disbursed, so by the next Wednesday night it should be in the bank. We did not received the money... View More

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answered on Nov 29, 2023

If you're looking to cancel a loan that has already been approved but not yet disbursed, you need to act quickly. Loan agreements often have specific clauses regarding cancellation, and the ability to cancel may vary depending on the lender's policies and the terms of your agreement.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Georgia on
Q: after signing a lease agreement 5 yrs ago, can I be force me to sign a new one because he's wanting to add new fees?

I bought a mobile home that was already stationed in the neighborhood and signed a basic agreement. After COVID, my landlord started charging the new tenants 3 times more than he had before. Plus they have added these extra fees for water and late rent. Rent and water=$20 after 6th $10 each day... View More

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