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I purchased a generator from home Depot. But I did not like it. My receipt says that I have 90 days to return it. So I took it back to the store and they told me they had recently changed their policy and no longer do returns on generators. I told them they had to go by what that says on my... View More 
I purchased a generator from home Depot. My receipt says I have 90 days to return it. When I tried to return it home Depot would not take it back saying that they had changed their policy on returns for generators. I thought they had to honor what was on the receipt but they're telling me no... View More
Does the court applying Small Claims rules limit the amount the plaintiff can be awarded on its Account Stated Claim of over $18,000 to $8,000? Case was filed in county court, court issued pretrial order and notice of trial.
Found house in vrbo , the owner made agreement out of vrbo . I left the house after 2 days because there were bags everywhere , my children were terrified. The owner refuse to pay my back .
to rescind the sale or have mechanic seller fix the used 8year old Durango truck where the seller represents to buyer that the truck is in good condition and the next day the truck's engine and air bag lights are going on and he tells her it's just the catalytic converter, also, seller... View More
I went to sell my car and the CarFax report came back with five discrepancies that were caused by the repair shop. The issue was an odometer rollback from 140,000 miles back to 109.000 along with four other issues. The repair shop failed to catch the input error and a year later is when it was... View More
Because the metal on the corner of the roof rolled back there were no leaks and the seals were still there but I didn't leave couple days after there was a note on the door saying I had too get outt that day because they terminated the lease saying that they deemed the trailer on safe and... View More
It's been over two months and the state only allows you to receive two temporary tags for the vehicle. Now the temporary tags are expired and they have yet to send the information to the new state dmv. Now my vehicle is unusable. My son is autistic and has three appointments a week, nor can I... View More
In my case, the dealership claimed that my pre-approval loan was declined due to unemployment after a month. They also claim they no longer have the contract or loan documents because the contract was voided and the loan was canceled. They keeping my down payment but Is it true that they are not... View More
Basically this person was providing a “service” and posting it in instagram and I decided to pay for his service but he ended up keeping the money and not responding to me. I have the conversation where he promised this service and even a refund if I didn’t get results in the first 45 days.... View More
If I ask them to read the contract I signed for me. Can I secretly record that without telling them. If it’s not possible. Should I just go and inform them I’m recording. Even though they might get suspicious and lies.
answered on Oct 29, 2024
Under Florida Law, recording someone without their knowledge or consent is a 3rd Degree Felony. Don't Do It.
I was misled by a salesperson at a dealership who promised approval for a $22,000 car with $3,000 down. Upon arrival, I was told I needed $8,000. The salesperson referred me to another dealership, where I paid $3,800 down. A month later, they requested an additional $4,000, falsely claiming my job... View More
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answered on Oct 13, 2024
When deciding how much to sue for, start by totaling your direct financial losses. This includes the $3,800 down payment you made, the additional $4,000 they demanded, the $5,500 in unpaid tuition, and the wages lost over two months. Adding these amounts gives you a baseline for your claim.... View More
gave plenty of time for delivery. sent email giving them a deadline (even gave more time on that) after waiting almost two months.
answered on Oct 9, 2024
You can send them a demand letter notifying them they have a certain time frame to deliver the goods or you will be filing suit on that date. Realistically, it is not worth filing a lawsuit for an amount under $200, so the demand letter should be used as a tool to begin negotiations. Additionally,... View More
Hello, I have a credit card that I was not able to pay because I got sick. I did a virtual meeting recently with the judge and the creditor to make an agreement. I got sick again and I cant afford to make the $75 monthly payments. I received a letter from the court saying that I have to submit my... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2024
It looks like the plaintiff got a judgment because you failed to make the agreed payments. So yes, you are required to respond to the questionnaire (fact information sheet).
I plan to visit the dealership again to secretly record conversations regarding the $3,000 down payment, terms of financing, and other details for my case.
As Florida is a two-party consent state, I am concerned about whether it is legal to record these conversations inside the... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2024
You first posed a question about the affect of not affording therapy on an emotional distress claim, and you then stated a concern about recording a conversation, which I take to mean a question asking if you can record in the setting you described without asking permission. You did not connect... View More
I requested the bodycam footage of an incident. There is a fee due to it taking more than 15 minutes to get the video so there is a fee. Can I have the fee waived if I’m indegent
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answered on Sep 30, 2024
You may be able to have the fee waived for bodycam footage if you can demonstrate that you are indigent. Many public agencies have provisions for fee waivers or reductions based on financial hardship. It would be helpful to provide documentation of your indigency when making the request.... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2024
You need to be more specific, including the loss the data breach caused you. Feel free to contact this office for better understanding if you wish.
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answered on Sep 18, 2024
If the information in your LexisNexis report is incorrect, such as listing your ex-husband as your brother or showing you as an owner, it’s important to correct it as soon as possible. Start by requesting a copy of your LexisNexis report if you haven’t already, and review it carefully for any... View More
Not legal right? Which are the laws I can show him that this is not compliance?
answered on Sep 12, 2024
Depending on the intent with which it would be done, it could be ordinary common law fraud - which could involve numerous state statutes, depending on context, industry, and other factors. Good luck
The unit wasn’t properly maintained prior to move in, every door and window has large drafts causing electric to sky rocket and bugs to enter. 4 weeks it took maintenance to come out and that’s because I had to keep calling and complaining. One window was off its track, everything needs weather... View More
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answered on Sep 1, 2024
Sorry you are going through this. If the correct letter is sent that complies with Florida Statute and law, yes it can be. Consult with us in order to advise what you need to do so you can get the right letter to the landlord, cancel the lease and have all the deposits returned to you.
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