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The entity needs that was on the mortgage agreement I didn't know until recently but that entity wasn't even active and I just found out a couple days ago that one year after I signed my mortgage agreement with them that same entity signed over a quick claims deed to themselves with an... View More 
Purchased a used vehicle "as-is" on 12/09/2024. The ad the dealer placed stated "Car is in perfect condition and needs absolutely nothing. All services are done, with new brakes and rotors." I took the car to my mechanic on 12/13/2024. He said that the front brakes were new, but... View More
I have a credit card account with this company. Twice in the last year I've been late on payment. When I say late, I mean less than two weeks; not long enough for it to even be reported to the credit bureaus. Within a week of missing payment, this company calls 7-10 times a day from MANY... View More
My mother is 79 only received SS. She is scared they will take her monthly check. How can we settle before going to court. We don’t have lot of money but she is scared
answered on Dec 18, 2024
Many assets are protected in Florida, Homestead and Social Security amongst other things, while you can try to settle and get on a payment plan with them on a monthly basis, it is also just as likely that they will not be able to do anything to her as she will be exempt from garnishment or... View More
I own a physical copy of a video game and would like to create a backup for personal use, including playing it on an emulator on my computer. My goal is to bypass DRM protection in compliance with the 2024 DMCA exemptions that permit such circumvention for personal, non-commercial backup purposes.... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2024
Are you talking about a cancellation fee that the parties agreed to in a legally valid and legally executed contract or lease, with no factors rendering the making of the agreement itself a problem (such as a party being the victim of fraudulent inducement, or being subject to duress, or being... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2024
It depends on what you precisely need, most attorneys work in specialty areas, we usually handle estate planning and probate and business entity formation and related contracts, other law offices have other specialties and matters that they handle, some more and some less areas.
I am representing myself in a lawsuit against American Airlines for racial bias, defamation, and an unlawful lifetime travel ban. The case stems from an incident on Flight 1124 in June 2022, where I was accused of intoxication and belligerence, claims disproven by a breathalyzer test administered... View More
A week later the owner of the bike shop admited that he had rode the bike a week before he sold it to so he musyt of reset the display to make i t lo look like the bike wad new. Can he do thay
Consumer protection laws, lemon laws, ADA laws, Fair Business Practices law, and others which I really don't even know where to start. I am a disabled elder and I am afraid of what I have at hand
We have repeatedly asked to send us a bill/invoice for work done but have not received one. Now we can't seem to get a hold of anyone. Any recourse or advice?
answered on Nov 26, 2024
Send a certified letter to the company asking for a bill. Retain the amount of money you believe is owed in a savings account or other account that you are not tempted to use for a minimum of 5 years from the completion of the project. (If you think you might owe $5k, retain $6k, etc., to be on... 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
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