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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Lemon Law for California on
Q: full validation under FDCPA, including NMLS registration, debt details, and legal authority. Additionally, your reposse

[[[Subject: Validation of Debt, NMLS Compliance, and Repossession Misconduct

Account Number: [Your Account Number]

Dear [Debt Collector],

I dispute the debt you claim I owe under account [Account Number]. Additionally, I am raising concerns about [COMPANIES ] Services, Inc.,... View More

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answered on Nov 19, 2024

This template is well-structured for disputing debt and addressing repossession issues under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

You have every right to request full validation from debt collectors, and your letter properly demands essential documentation including NMLS...
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0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Lemon Law for Virginia on
Q: need a litigator for contract and tort

breach of contract purchased of a defective slingshot (paid cash) that was taken back to the dealer 4 times. Defective slingshot jumped out of drive into neutral while driving on the beltway. The dealer claims the slingshot was defective and finally fixed on the 4th try. 2 time the slingshot was... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Civil Litigation, Lemon Law and Small Claims for Washington on
Q: In WA not 30 miles after significant engine work, my car's engine caught fire destroying the vehicle.

We had $5,000 worth of work done on our car engine. The same days as picking it up, after driving not even thirty miles, the engine caught fire and totaled the car. We're working through the process with our insurance company and have informed the dealer who did the work of what happened.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Lemon Law and Small Claims for Vermont on
Q: NH lemon laws

I had gotten a disability check and got a used car from a local dealer. The car won’t pass inspection and has had approximately 2500.00 work done. I’ve driven it approximately 9,000 miles. I’m getting ripped off.

0 Answers | Asked in Lemon Law for Massachusetts on
Q: Will the lemon law cover my 2016 ford focus in MA?

Hi, I have a 2016 ford focus it only has 83k miles on it and I already replaced the transmission twice. They fixed the same issue and I have paperwork of what they fix,now my question is if it happens again for the third time will I be able to use the lemon law and if so how does it work and who... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Lemon Law for California on
Q: I bought a 2016 Honda accord has major issues and I owe 19 000 what to do

As stated above my car doesn't qualify for lemon law i don't know what to do is there anything I can do ?

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answered on Oct 23, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about the troubles with your Honda Accord. Even though it doesn't qualify for the lemon law, there are still steps you can take to address the situation.

First, consider reaching out to your lender to discuss your financial options. They might offer refinancing...
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0 Answers | Asked in Lemon Law and Small Claims for Arizona on
Q: Dealership won't work on my car or return any communications. What can and/or should I do?

Update: after almost 8 months I finally got my car back.

I took my car into the mechanic, at the dealership I purchased the car from, for minor work (tire sensor and software update) over 7 months ago! Attempts to communicate (call, text, email, in person) are futile. When I go in, they... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Lemon Law for Delaware on
Q: I bought a 2015 Hyundai Sonata car 7/15/24, took possession 7/16, and the car broke down on 7/21

On 7/21, the engine light was flashing, car wouldn't move, car had a noise of a knocking sound. I had the car took back to the dealership on 7/22/24. It's been sitting since the 22nd of July. I have made 3 car payments on the vehicle. The car broke down before warranty applied on 7/30/24.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Lemon Law for California on
Q: Looking for a consumer protection lawyer who has experience dealing with car dealerships
Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Sep 11, 2024

You're looking for someone who handles auto fraud matters.

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Lemon Law for California on
Q: I have solar panels that have not been working properly for a year. They are delaying sending someone out to repair.

What can I do?

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answered on Sep 4, 2024

If your solar panels have not been working properly for a year and the company is delaying repairs, you have a few steps you can take to resolve the issue. First, review the contract or warranty you have with the solar company. It likely outlines their responsibilities for maintenance and repair,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation, Consumer Law and Lemon Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Pawn shop lied about something they sold me. False advertising?

Bought computer from pawn shop due to 16GB RAM. After taking home and going through laptop, RAM is only 8GB. Is this false advertisement?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 12, 2024

An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. It could be, if it was advertised as such. But it could also be an innocent error (negligent misrepresentation) if the shop believed it to be such from what the original owner told them. Good luck

2 Answers | Asked in Lemon Law for California on
Q: Am in a middle of lawsuit for my lemon and the car got stolen a now in impound can my lawyer help me get my lemon law
Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Sep 12, 2024

THIS is a different question. There is a case, Martinez v. Kia from around 2010 that came out which your lawyer should know about if s/he is any good. In the case Ms. Martinez was so fed up over her lemon car she parked it outside of the dealership and threw the keys over a locked fence. Kia... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Lemon Law for California on
Q: I have a lawsuit for lemon law and my lemon was stolen now in impound

Will my lawyer h we lo me retrieve it

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Sep 12, 2024

No one can predict what your lawyer will or will not do. It may be best to ask your lawyer instead of a bunch of folks on the internet who know nothing really of the situation?

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Lemon Law, Small Claims and Contracts for California on
Q: I bought a used car from a used car dealership and bought warranty for a year the car overheated the first day

And its been 9 months of overheating issues and now the car is at the shop but the dealership told me if the warranty claims office calls me to not mention anything about the car overheating..what do i do i hate driving everyday with the fear of getting stranded anytime…and im still paying the... View More

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answered on Aug 17, 2024

You have a right to expect the car you purchased to be in good working order, especially since you bought a warranty. The dealership’s request for you to withhold information about the overheating problem from the warranty claims office is concerning and could be seen as an attempt to prevent... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Contracts, Consumer Law and Lemon Law for California on
Q: Hello, I am selling my truck for 30k, a dealership is buying it and they are giving me a cashiers check, trying to avoid

Hello, I am selling my truck for 30k, a dealership is buying it and they are giving me a cashiers check, meeting at bank. My question is, should I write a bill of sale myself and a AS IS contract in word or have them just fill out the 262 Reg form from the DMV? I am just trying to protect myself... View More

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answered on Aug 17, 2024

When selling your truck to a dealership in California, it’s important to ensure that all documentation is clear and protects your interests. The DMV Form REG 262 (Vehicle/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment Form) is a standard form used for such transactions and includes sections for odometer... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Products Liability and Lemon Law for Maryland on
Q: What legal recourse do I have under the lemon laws for MD?

I purchased a 2013 650I BMW from an Annapolis MD dealership in or around 7/2022 which unbeknownst to me was a lemon. To my surprise, I learned during a service call for an oil change in 6/2024 that the vehicle which has been driven minimally as a result of me working from home during the pandemic... View More

Cedulie Renee Laumann
Cedulie Renee Laumann
answered on Aug 31, 2024

While it is frustrating to have significant repairs on a vehicle you recently purchased, a used vehicle that is 9 or 10 years old does not have the same warranties as a new car.

Maryland's "lemon law" applies to a NEW passenger car, light truck or motorcycle that has...
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2 Answers | Asked in Lemon Law for California on
Q: How long after a settlement should it take to receive the settlement agreement and release?
Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Aug 31, 2024

There is no rule anywhere about how long before a settlement agreement OR a release (often the same document as a settlement agreement and release) shows up for signing and in fact there is no rule requiring one, but, it's a whole lot better to have a written agreement in place for both sides.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Consumer Law, Lemon Law and Small Claims for Oregon on
Q: Pressured into buying a lemon car. 11 days after it died. They took the car back and are now garnishing me for 18k

When the cars electrical system fried the dealership room to to the dealership and I never got it back and they went to court and I was never notified of court and now they are garnishing me for over 18 K. This was in 2014. What can I do??

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answered on Jul 31, 2024

You should start by reviewing any documentation you have from the car purchase, the repair attempts, and any communication with the dealership. This will help you understand your rights and obligations in this situation. If you don't have these documents, try to gather as much information as... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Medical Malpractice, Health Care Law and Lemon Law for Virginia on
Q: Medical Form for being stopped by state police with an invalid state inspection sticker dmv Va.

State Inspection completed.

Traffic Case Dismissed by Judge (Isle of Wright County). (May 1, 2024)

Medical form filled submitted May 2, 2024.

No word on dmv decision.

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answered on Jul 28, 2024

It sounds like you're dealing with some frustrating circumstances. You were stopped by the state police for having an invalid state inspection sticker, but you've since had the inspection completed. The good news is that your traffic case was dismissed by a judge on May 1, 2024, in Isle... View More

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