I live on a private road in Virginia with a deeded easement for ingress and egress. Although two property owners have Road Maintenance Agreements (RMAs) outlining their obligations, the other nine property owners, including myself, do not have a unified community RMA. This lack of agreement leads... View More

Can a prevailing defendant recover attorney fees under Fla. Stat. 83.48 if the plaintiff lost the case due solely to a lack of standing? In my situation, I had a power of attorney from my father to manage his rental property where I also reside. The plaintiff challenged my standing based on the... View More

Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jun 13, 2026

Florida Statute § 83.48 provides that in any civil action to enforce a lease or defend the obligations imposed by Chapter 83, the court may award attorneys' fees to the prevailing party. The critical issue in your situation is whether a plaintiff who loses the case solely on standing grounds... View More

I received a Louis Vuitton belt as a gift from my mom for my birthday on November 29, 2025, here in California. She later asked for it back, claiming she got the wrong color, but I was okay with it and wanted to keep it. I have verbal agreements and witnesses confirming it was a birthday gift. Can... View More

Robert Kane
answered on Jun 13, 2026

Are you under 18 years old?

I signed a retainer agreement with a bankruptcy attorney in California about three days ago. However, the attorney has been unresponsive, failing to answer calls or emails. The agreement states that I can terminate services at any time in writing, and any refund would be based on the time spent on... View More

I was given $20,000 by a friend as part of an agreement that if I helped her sell a property, she would give me half of the proceeds. The property was successfully sold, and she followed through with the payment. However, she has now claimed that she was not competent to make the agreement or... View More

Is there a duty to provide information related to an accident and subsequent investigation prior to issuing an initial subrogation lien notice to a third party? Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc. sent the notice, and I have left a voicemail for the recovery specialist. However, no further... View More

I’m a Virginia-based remote employee for an out-of-state hemp/e-commerce company. After a work-related legal incident that resulted in my arrest and the company’s temporary closure, the charge against me was dismissed and I continued working through the online relaunch. Since reopening on April... View More

I am a California Nurse Practitioner working as a 1099 independent contractor for a clinic. Approximately a year ago, I signed a contract for $100/hour with a 24-month term. Recently, the clinic told me the contract is void because the person who signed it lacked authority. They've provided... View More

I purchased a used car from a dealership in Texas for $11,000, along with a limited warranty covering engine components. Since buying it 12 months ago, the car has spent nearly 2 months in the shop for various issues including engine, cooling, suspension, and potential electronic problems. I... View More

I recently purchased a building in Illinois, and the previous owner had an existing laundry lease that states it is "freely assignable and binding on all heirs, successors, and/or assigns." The lease has a cancellation period starting in 2030. I did not sign this lease agreement, and... View More

I drove my personal vehicle to a customer's house to pick up his vehicle for custom work. This customer lives a few hours away and is a regular client of my business. The plan was to work on his truck, return it, and drive my car back home. However, the arrangement fell through due to a money... View More

Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jun 13, 2026

What you are describing — a customer unlawfully withholding your personal vehicle as leverage in a civil dispute over a deposit — is a serious legal matter in Florida, and the law provides meaningful remedies. Under Fla. Stat. § 78.01, you have the right to file a replevin action in Florida... View More

On June 28, 2020, I gave my last rent check due to COVID-19 and other issues. I vacated the property in November 2020. Now, a collection agency is attempting to collect money from me, claiming I owe more than expected. I did sign a lease but can't recall the terms regarding breaking the lease... View More

I was summoned because my roommate took my car keys while I was asleep and got into an accident. He was not insured under my policy, but he has been making payments. Now, the case was transferred to another lawyer, and I've been summoned to pay $12,000 in damages. I have less than 20 days to... View More

I had a divorce over a year ago, and my ex-husband was granted the truck on which I cosigned. The divorce decree does not specify my removal as a cosigner. There have been no missed payments or issues with the loan since the divorce, and I have contacted the lender about the possibility of being... View More

I recently entered into a loan agreement where the payment options were outlined as $206 per month. Initially, I was told that after making one payment over the phone, the company would unlock my account on the app to make further payments there. However, they are now refusing to unlock my account... View More

I purchased a house in Washington in 2021 with another person who paid a $132,000 down payment. We verbally agreed that they would fix their credit and refinance the loan within the first year. They did not fulfill this part of the verbal agreement, so the loan remains in my name. I have paid over... View More

I hired a contractor to work on the roof, siding, skirting, a window, and doors of my manufactured home in New Hampshire. After paying $26,000, I found the work to be defective. I had a written contract, and despite giving the contractor a chance to correct the defective siding, it remains flawed.... View More

I purchased a manufactured home on a piece of land from the Bank of Greene County on October 22, 2022. The bill of sale falsely stated the home was manufactured "pre-1994" when it was actually manufactured on April 5, 2000. The bank now has the correct title but is refusing to give it to... View More

I am in the process of hiring a property manager for my single-family home in California. I want to ensure that a lawyer reviews the property management contract to safeguard my financial liability, control over unauthorized spending, and retain final decision-making power over my asset. How do I... View More

I purchased a vehicle on March 27, 2026, from a dealership in Virginia. The bill of sale included an agreement that certain issues with the vehicle would be fixed by the dealership. However, after the purchase, the dealership began rejecting my calls and providing no assistance or follow-ups... View More