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answered on Sep 23, 2024
Yes, you can typically claim loss of use damages even if you didn't rent a car during the period your vehicle was unavailable. Loss of use is meant to compensate for the inconvenience and inability to use your vehicle, not just for the cost of a rental. The claim usually considers the fair... View More
For 3 years, my mother paid for her group policy with the organization she was a part of. I called the insurance company after her death and found out that the organization never made the premiums to the insurance company on her behalf. What can I do as the sole beneficiary of the policy? I am not... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2024
It sounds like you're in a difficult situation, and I can understand your concern. As the beneficiary, you may want to contact the insurance company directly to explain the situation. Since you are not the executor and don’t have access to your mother's bank records, the... View More
The two entrance/exit areas have a gate put up to keep out teen drivers from cutting through to avoid a traffic light. The gates were installed years after the community was built. Otherwise, the community is not closed off to any foot traffic. The HOA is trying to limit the number of... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2024
An HOA does have some authority to manage traffic flow and implement temporary restrictions for safety reasons, especially during events like Halloween when there is a high volume of pedestrians, particularly children. The plan to limit non-resident cars and redirect resident traffic can be within... View More
Hello, I have a situation that I'm in that I'd like to some input on. I recently financed a used vehicle with Mercedes Benz dealership. The next day, I had to return the vehicle due to the engine shaking while driving. They held the vehicle for weeks expressing that they were waiting for... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2024
It sounds like you may have grounds for a case against Mercedes Benz if they sold you a faulty certified pre-owned vehicle and were unable to repair it, leading to additional financial burdens for you. When a dealership sells a certified pre-owned car, it generally comes with assurances of quality... View More
My son-in-law purchased a car for me in Georgia from a salvage yard and only rec'd a bill of sale. Salvage yard only gave info that the car had a lien and they got car in lieu of lien and that previous owner is deceased. Salvage company washed their hands of it and are no longer cooperative,... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2024
To resolve this issue, you'll need to navigate a few steps carefully. Since the car has a Maryland title and Maryland requires a court process to clear the title, you'll need to follow their requirements. You might want to contact a Maryland attorney who deals with title issues or... View More
They are charging me a state lien release fee and after hours release fee of $300. I picked the car up within 24 actually I picked it up after 13 hours since they picked it up at 3 AM and picked it up at 2:30. It was a rental car and they told me they will not give me a copy of the state lien... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2024
It sounds frustrating dealing with unexpected fees, especially when you acted quickly to retrieve your vehicle. Regarding the state lien release fee, towing companies often charge various fees, but you have the right to request documentation for any fee they impose. If they refuse to provide you... View More
The rule says that you cannot place flags other than u.s. on the homesite .mine is inside my personal property. can they make me take it down?
answered on May 6, 2024
In general, a homeowner can play music 24 hours a day in his/her own home in Florida as long as the volume of the music is not excessive and does not disturb his/her neighbors.
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
We need more information. What exactly is the question?
I was driving to day was upset I was sitting at a stop sign and this lady honked her horn a lot and so she drove around me so I got upset and honked my horn and drove close to her car and at the next stop sign she stopped at the stop sign got out and took a pic of my license plate I didn’t get... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2024
You neglected to ask a question, but it's not against the law to honk back at another driver.
answered on Jan 26, 2024
In filling out an "owner claim for surplus" form in Florida, it's important to understand that this form is typically used in situations like foreclosure, where there might be excess funds after the sale of a property. It's crucial to answer all questions accurately to establish... View More
He said it reminded in pending status due to Monterey justification , and he sent in all proper documents in the specified time ,and nothing left for him to do. I told him he needed to contact a lawyer that specializes in unemployment cases .Because this caused him to lose his home is now living... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2023
Your friend can indeed take legal steps to address the issue of unpaid unemployment benefits, including pandemic assistance. If he has already submitted all the required documents and his claim remains in pending status, the first step would be to contact the unemployment office for a status... View More
This is entirely for self protection in case someone tries to make false statements(given a lot of scary, false claims are made against men as shown in the media nowadays) Of course, not referring to installing anything in bedroom, bathroom or other private areas. Specifically talking about living... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2023
It is not illegal for you to install such a camera.
It may, however, be illegal for you to record another person on that camera especially if you do so without their consent.
If a person was made trustee of an estate after parents passed and the trustee paid out of pocket to fix up the home to sell it is the trustee allowed legally to deduct the money they spent on the house from the beneficiaries including electric bill
answered on Aug 29, 2023
Yes. The trust is obligated to reimburse the trustee for such out-of-pocket expenses.
Person had injunction against them and had their guns taken away. Claims the 16 yr old lied and will file charges against them when they turn 18. The 16 yr old claims that they did not lie and is very frightened of the person.
answered on Aug 10, 2023
Criminal charges can be filed by the state, not the person about whom the minor testified. Charges should be filed immediately upon discovery of the alleged perjury, and they wouldn't wait until the minor turns 18.
I moved to Florida q couple months ago and need all mail resent for me from this settlement to 1525 catmar rd niceville Florida 32578. How do I go about it getting that done?
answered on Jun 10, 2023
Contact the Postal Service and request that your mail be forwarded to your new address.
I financed my car directly though a dealership, a buy here pay here dealership. That dealership abruptly closed and all loans are being serviced by a 3rd party debt collection agency. Will this change my loan? And does the collection agency have the same rights as the dealership when it comes to... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2023
No, it won't change the loan terms. The debt collection agency will notify you how to make payments.
I live a few months in Puerto Rico & a few months in Tampa. Can I have a drivers license in both places?
answered on Jun 1, 2023
No, I don't think so. But why do you think you would need both? a license from either would be recognized in the other place.
a piece of rebar sticking 1.5-2 inches out of curb pulled my bumper /broke on shoping center parking lot
answered on Jun 18, 2023
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It's possible both of you could be, but depending on the coverage of your policy, you might still have grounds for reimbursement (not if bare bones liability policy, but if additional coverage provided - an... View More
Our son is 18 years old and has quadriplegic cerebral palsy
answered on Jun 7, 2023
Your question may have been overlooked under the "Uncategorized" heading for two weeks. Some questions go unanswered on this forum, but you could try reposting under the "Social Security" heading. That could increase chances of the question being seen and picked up.... View More
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