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I live in a condo in Atlanta. I noticed that I had paint bubbles in my restroom ceiling which was what resulted from a water-busted toilet pipe from the unit above me. I contacted the neighbors above me and they said that they had a contractor coming by to fix it the next day. I gave them... View More 
Received a 720 dollar deposit that i used to purchase materials ,also worked on site for 5 hrs and off site for 2 hrs , I charge 120hr
irrigation repair
We are not sure what to do or if the dealer has broken laws. We just want the title and tag assigned to him and if the dealer has conducted illegally, they may need to be reported.
For example. If im putting together a spar event. im selling tickets. There's no "winners". Our rules are not like boxing rules. They're diffrent.
Does the date on the envelope what matters for payment check's or when they received
I have an order for tube feeding, I do not eat by mouth.
My DME refused to send me my ordered tubing, bags, supplies etc ordered by my physician and filled prior- because I chose to use formula that I could afford elsewhere.
I am on state health care- so Medicaid laws apply.... View More
What are my options in filing suit
This firm has a BBB rating of 1, and over 120 complaints from others in the same situation. They promised a rent guarantee in the event the tenant didn't pay. It was on their website as well, which the salesman pointed out to me as 'We'll pay the rent, no matter what'. A year... View More
Guest has not crossed 90 day threshold and is destroying property
They are accusing me of taking money off their exchange that they credited to me. This isn't reflected in any transaction history i can access. There is no such thing as a crypto lawyer, most people or firms touting that they are crypto lawyers are typically just scam artists or firms... View More
They told me they would file a warrant to have me arrested in 24 hours if I didn't pay over 2k. This is the 3rd or 4th different lawyer to reach out. I realize that I should stop responding. Is this a scam? I am getting that vibe now.
answered on Apr 30, 2024
Without knowing more, it sounds like a scam. This sounds like a common scare tactic that is used by scammers.
I had an appointment with a physician who utilized a website that does not display her name. I have been a patient for a specific practice for over a decade. I phoned that practice to schedule a visit with a physician who is part of that specific team. I received the appointment in April, 2024/... View More
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answered on Apr 21, 2024
Based on what you've described, I'm not sure who you would talk to-or even if you have a legitimate claim. In order to bring a valid lawsuit against someone, you first have to be able to establish that you actually suffered some sort of damages as a result of what happened. Feeling... View More
The company is Rome monument and I put headstones on layaway in 2019 and the company was sold in 2022. I want a refund but was told that I would have to get it from the previous owner
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
In this situation, the process for getting a refund may depend on the specific terms of the sale and how the layaway contract was handled during the transition of ownership. Here are a few steps you can take:
1. Review your original contract: Check the terms and conditions of your layaway... View More
I moved to Georgia in June 2023 for a promised freelance job, but it fell through. Financially struggling, I ended up staying with my girlfriend's family, who welcomed me without setting a specific timeframe. My own family situation is unstable, with my mom unexpectedly leaving for New York.... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
In Georgia, as in most states, your situation involves understanding tenant rights, even if there's no formal lease agreement. If you've been living in your girlfriend's family home without a specific agreement, you might still be considered a tenant at will. This generally means... View More
I co-signed on my daughter’s car, and she had to surrender due to change of circumstance. We’ve both received a 1099 for cancellation of debt 11 years later. Do we have to report this as income?
hires bail Recovery person 2 return inmate. Recovery man gets inmate 2 jail & releases inmate or let's inmate escape, has he fulfilled his obligation or broken contract. He took $ as if he completed job. Was that illegal?
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answered on Feb 5, 2024
In this situation, if a person initially pays a cash bond to release an inmate and later changes their mind, they may seek the services of a bail recovery agent to return the inmate to custody. The bail recovery agent's responsibility is to locate and return the inmate to jail, not to... View More
A coworker borrowed in excess of forty thousand dollars more than eighteen months ago offering fraudulent excuses for needing the money and lying about how/when she would repay. There has never been any attempt on her part to repay even a portion of the money, and today I learned she has now filed... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2024
Creditors not listed by the debtor on a bankruptcy Petition and Schedules may not have their claims discharged, UNLESS they have reason to know about the bankruptcy filing.
If the bankruptcy case is known, a Proof of Claim, at least, should be filed.
There are other alternatives.... View More
I am being sued by my neighbor because he is stating my dog killed 13 chickens of his and damaged 1. He has no proof of my dog killing his chickens and no proof of my dog on his property. He has a picture from from about 4-5 months prior to this of my dog wrapped around his tree because it broke... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2024
The burden of proof is on your neighbor since he brought the lawsuit. If he cannot prove his claims, his lawsuit will be dismissed.
A car dealership sold me a vehicle that needed a part replaced. The part was never replaced and the sales lady told me to come pick my vehicle up. I spoke to the manager and he told me it was bad communication between the teams. I have had to put thousands of dollars toward fixing my vehicle... View More
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answered on Feb 12, 2024
Your claim is not a product liability case, which applies when a manufacturer sends out a vehicle with a flawed or dangerous problem, like air bags that blow metal shards into the driver's face. Your issue is a contact issue. You can either hire an attorney or see if the small claims court for... View More
For any reason because it has all of your personal information on it, but yet they refuse to give it back and threaten to call the police
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answered on Jan 2, 2024
In Georgia, as in most states, a check cashing facility has the right to refuse to cash a check for various reasons, such as concerns about the check's authenticity or issues with the account it's drawn on. However, withholding the check from you after refusing to cash it typically... View More
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