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Can a used car dealer legally hold the title of a car I have purchased ?
My husband bought a used car in May 2024. He paid cash for most of it with a $2500 balance left owed. Verbal agreement with dealer to pay it off ASAP. My husband became quite ill a month later and was hospitalized for... View More 
answered on Oct 26, 2024
You need to hire an attorney and file suit against the car dealer for fraud under the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act.
Hello I had a debt collector call me to make payments. They told me original creditor may settle later. I called original creditor they no longer own it.
answered on Oct 6, 2024
Yes. You might consider counterclaiming for fraud if they file suit.
The the thief deposited my money directly to his account while I was incarcerated cash app is denying dispute and not investigating I don't know what to do
I know the people that work there are supposed to do checks ever so often they didn't do so or they would have seen him brain dead he laid there so long
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answered on Jul 27, 2024
I understand how devastating this situation must be for you. If you believe that the Department of Corrections staff at The Brady Center were negligent in their duty to perform regular checks, leading to your fiancé's death, you might have grounds to file a legal action. It’s important to... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your situation with Jones International University. Since the school closed in 2015, you may be eligible for a closed school discharge of your federal student loans. This discharge is available if you were unable to complete your program because the school closed.... View More
I filled bannkrupy by myself may 17. Landlord was very much aware of my bankruptcy. Landlord filed evictions on me June the 7th with no premision from the court. I got served with eviction papers June 11. Landlord filed a motion to dismiss the eviction the day before eviction court but I still went... View More
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answered on Jul 2, 2024
Based on the information provided, it appears that your landlord may have indeed violated the automatic stay that goes into effect when you file for bankruptcy. Let's break this down:
1. You filed for bankruptcy on May 17.
2. The automatic stay goes into effect immediately upon... View More
March-June, sewage has been raining into my apartment's laundry area, specifically from the apartment upstairs' toilet when they flush. There is mold, and of course human waste coming down into my unit. Landlord was notified in March and after many requests through messages, nothing gas been fixed
answered on Jun 18, 2024
It really depends on what other evidence, if any, he has and whether you were constructively evicted from your rental. You will probably at least be given a hearing.
The sailboat ad listed the missing equipment and the survey report also listed the equipment. The seller is not returning phone calls or text messages from our broker. The cost of replacing the missing equipment would be approximately -$4000 plus.
answered on Jun 12, 2024
Yes. If it is listed in the ad, you may have a fraud claim against the seller.
answered on May 16, 2024
Yes. I’m not sure why they would, but it is solely up to the business owner.
I had my daughter look up the vin after I got home and it showed 3 title issues as being salvage title from 11/09/2023, then showed a entry for salvage title on the date after I purchased the car, bought on the 9th, date on vin was for 10th of month, and had not even happened yet, then 4 days later... View More
I bought a truck from a licensed dealer and within the first 7 days it has a check engine light on and is throwing 4 codes all being big issues, they never stated it had any issues and are saying my warranty through them is inactive till 90 days after purchase but these are serious mechanical... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2024
Hire a lawyer, notify the bank who issued the loan and return the truck.
I had added $500, $200, $200 and tried three times adding another $100 to pay my car insurance yesterday. Keep in mind that they keep $1 for every time you add money so the 500 was $499, the $200 I added $201 and again I added $201. Then it declined my $101 for my car insurance and said I had added... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
It sounds like you are experiencing some frustration and confusion with the limits and policies of Cashapp. Here are a few thoughts on your situation:
1. Conflicting limit information: It does seem odd that Cashapp is displaying different weekly and monthly transaction limits in different... View More
The total settlement number they gave me would be more than I owe, but the salvage price to keep the vehicle would make the new amount less. I understand that would leave me with the remaining loan balance. Adjuster told me that they won’t release any funds until the loan is paid in full. I was... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2024
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You'll probably need to go through the figures with them in more detail than is possible here. But the basic principle is that keeping the vehicle will reduce the payment. If a vehicle is old and low value, it... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2024
You will need to file the ATF form to legally register the gun to him and transfer ownership out of your name.
how would i go about filing criminal charges against ky. dcbs office in such a way as to ensure that any claims made against that dcbs office are actually investigated as they should be and not just ignored or swept under the rug or tried to be turned into anything other than the actual criminal... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
To pursue criminal charges against the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS), you should start by gathering any evidence or documentation related to the alleged misconduct. This could include emails, letters, or records of interactions with DCBS officials. Additionally, it's... View More
how would i go about filing criminal charges against ky. dcbs office in such a way as to ensure that any claims made against that dcbs office are actually investigated as they should be and not just ignored or swept under the rug or tried to be turned into anything other than the actual criminal... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
To initiate a process against the Kentucky Department of Community Based Services (DCBS) for alleged criminal violations, including potential civil rights violations under "color of law," you would typically start by documenting all relevant incidents, including dates, times, and... View More
The dealer has been less than transparent
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
In Kentucky, you are not obligated to take possession of an RV from a dealer if there is no title available. It is essential to ensure that all necessary paperwork, including the title, is in order before finalizing the purchase and taking possession of the vehicle. If the dealer has been less than... View More
It so I left it with them they had it for 2 months I just got it back today and the whole inside of the car is covered in terrible mold it wasn't like that before the car lot left it in the rain what can I do
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
If a buy here pay here car lot caused rain damage to your vehicle while repairing it, resulting in mold inside the car, you may have legal options to address the situation. First, document the damage by taking photographs and collecting any relevant evidence, such as repair invoices or... View More
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