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My car has failed and is still under warranty (bought new on January 2021, 32 months now, and has 19,900 miles). The dealership and manufacturer cannot find the spare part, and the car is still with the dealership for a week now. They cannot provide a timeline for this spare part and refuse to... View More 
answered on Aug 10, 2023
A warranty is a contract. You will need to review the terms of the warranty. It will state the manufacturer's obligations to you including whether they have to provide a loaner.
I purchased a new 2021 Jetta in April 2021. In September 2022 during regular oil change the dealer told me the rear brakes were down to a 1 which was really odd for a brand new car with less than 15000 miles.
They also said VW won't cover the repairs since it was just outside the... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2023
Go the the Maryland MVA website and look up dealership complaints. They have an entire complaint process for consumers who have issues with dealerships. In addition, some counties, such as Montgomery County, have rather robust consumer affairs offices that deal with car dealership and repair... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2023
That's like asking where do you find the law on crimes, or contracts, or divorce. Far too broad of a subject. There are so many sources of laws that apply to residential contruction contracts, including statutory, regulatory, common law, zoning and consumer aspects. If you have a specific... View More
I have two rental properties in Baltimore City that I wanted to lease out in October 22'. I came across an article/press release online advertising a $1,500 incentive for new landlord's who signed up with program. I begin working with the program and due to their own continuous mistakes... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2023
You want to retain a lawyer to file a suit against what is either a government agency or a public-private partnership which might have a regulatory layer that requires some specialization, and the amount of your lawsuit will be for $3,000. Is that right? The non-refundable retainer from counsel in... View More
answered on May 31, 2023
Typically, auto finance companies and banks are required to give the borrower notice that their account is past due before repossessing the car pledged as collateral.
I have two rental properties in Baltimore City that I wanted to lease out in October 22'. I came across an article/press release online advertising a $1,500 incentive for new landlord's who signed up with program with HABC (Housing Authority of Baltimore City). I begin working with the... View More
answered on May 28, 2023
Take them to small claims court and good luck. You need to consult an attorney in your local area that practices this kind of law. Thank you for using Justia Ask a Lawyer.
I’d like to report this man to the liquor board. Under his watch he’s allowed multiple children including his own to walk freely and play behind the bar at a restaurant.
answered on May 28, 2023
I suggest that you report him. Could also be child endangerment, you might want to contact CPS. You need to consult an attorney in your local area that practices this kind of law. Thank you for using Justia Ask a Lawyer.
answered on May 25, 2023
You could sue for fraud if he told you that there were airbags in the car and there were not.
answered on May 19, 2023
Title loans are legal and common, but because of abuses by some unscrupulous lenders, there is a whole body of law which has developed to protect consumers from predatory lenders.
This is not a simple DIY project. You need the services of a competent attorney experienced specifically in... View More
Car needed approx 5k in repairs. The BK lawyer advised Chase they could come and get. Bank never came, 6 months later house was sold, we had to move. Chase never picked up car after they were advised to do so twice. I still had a title and my taks and insurance on it, so I couldn't leave auto... View More
answered on May 12, 2023
There is some good news and bad news in this situation.
If you never paid the remaining balance due on the car, you do not own the car and the lien on the car remains with the lender. The good news, however, is that you are not responsible for any of the debt associated with the car... View More
I've requested contact from the court nothing, explained the distance issue and that I brought the vehicle 20min from my home. What can I do?
answered on Mar 27, 2023
File a challenge to the barn. Hire a lawyer in that town to handle for you. File bankruptcy where you are.
After several visits and over $2500 spent on what they said was wrong, it was just a $179 thermostat that was bad. What are my options?
answered on Feb 28, 2023
(1) File a complaint with the Maryland AG's Office of Consumer Protection; https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/Pages/CPD/Complaint.aspx
(2) File a complaint with the MD Dept. of Labor, which licenses HVAC companies and has a complaint process;... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2023
Read your contract. The fine print. Did they promise you a specific vehicle by VIN#? Does the contract say they may get you an equivalent vehicle and may choose to sell the specified car to someone else? Does the contract say your sole remedy is return of your deposit or acceptance of a similar... View More
This is for car insurance. Bank statements and the Allstate app for customers show that the account has been over charged. They are threatening to cancel the policy if additional payment is not made immediately.
answered on Feb 21, 2023
With any billing question it may be helpful to first review in detail the fine print of the insurance contract and/or ask the person/company imposing the charge to show you where in the contract gives the right to impose such a charge. For example, a contract might impose an "installment... View More
By the way, I read that a debt collector per the State of MD cannot collect on a debt that is more than 3 years old. The debt is over $2,000 but they (Lake City Credit) will settle for $300.
answered on Jan 19, 2023
The statute of limitations for debts is 3 years, meaning a lawsuit must be filed within 3 years of the debt becoming due, or the debtor can move to dismiss the court action as beyond the statute (limitations is an "affirmative defense" that must be raised by the defendant or it is... View More
I signed for a Bootcamp in Baltimore on September 2022, I didn't realize they had a renewal clause in the agreement which I signed. I signed only for a month and I stopped going to the bootcamp.
Now, on December I received a charge on my credit card for 1.600$ from the bootcamp.... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2022
Without reading the contract terms and reviewing any consumer protection statutes that might apply to your situation, it is difficult to fully evaluate what legal rights you may have to contest the renewal directly. For instance, healthclub memberships are not allowed to contain automatic renewal... View More
He did not hire anyone and tried to do it by himself and one assistant. Unfortunately, no contract was signed, and the original agreement was $11000. I have already paid him $8000 plus a $500 Home Depot gift card for extra materials that he needs (in case I am not available). He did not put on a... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2022
Let's start with the legal issues first:
(1) Did the contractor pull a building permit for this job, if one was needed? How high was this wall supposed to be (walls over a certain height require a permit)? It is the non-delegable duty of the contractor to obtain all permits and pass... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2022
If by "declined tabs" you mean, unpaid tabs or declined credit cards that left the tab unpaid, then yes. Truth is a complete defense to a defamation (libel) claim, if the named party on the tab is feeling humiliated by being called out in this manner. A "Wall of Shame" has... View More
I have $45000 in debt, a "debt resolution" lawyer is telling me to enroll on their program. Their fee is $500 per month for 36 months for a total of $18000. He said once the program is completed Ill be debt free. Im very skeptical of how would I be debt free if I am only paying their... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2022
Once you accumulate a certain amount of money, they will negotiate with your creditors to accept that amount in full resolution of the debt. However, in the meantime, you will be in arrears (not paying), which will affect your credit. Obviously, the debt resolution company keeps a portion of that... View More
I was told that I have no choice but to obtain a real ID license.
When I asked what legal authority mandates that I get a Real ID license, the manager browsed his computer for approximately ten minutes, then said he would issue me a 45 day temporary license to think about it.
He... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2022
It is a requirement under federal law:
https://mva.maryland.gov/Pages/realid.aspx
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