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answered on Feb 16, 2022
You can be charged with theft under $100.00 which is a misdemeanor and carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $500.00 fine.
I had planned to go on a beach trip with my ex friend and her family in December. I gave my portion of the payment of $616 to my ex friend on May 4th. She told me at anytime I changed my mind, I could get my money back. I notified her October 13th I would not be able to go as some other things came... View More 
answered on Nov 14, 2021
Her emailed response that she would refund you the money will help corroborate your claimed terms of the agreement that the money you paid was refundable at any time, but the "at any time" term is probably not one actually confirmed in the email--just that she would refund you the money.... View More
What Happens If The Owner/Owners File A Wrongful Detainer Against Against MD Cts & Jud Pro Code § 5-103 (2019) Or Can They? (Illegal/legal) (Adverse Possession Cannot Be Interfered With By A Landowner) Involuntary Alienation Voluntary Alienation Are Both The Same One Not Highly One Not... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2021
They get awarded a judgment of possession and issue a writ of eviction and the person in wrongful possession gets forcibly removed by the sheriff.
What Happens Or What Can Happen If The Owner/Owners File A Wrongful Detainer Regarding Adverse Possession ........ Can They? MD Cts & Jud Pro Code § 5-103 (2019). Or What Can Happen To The Owner/Owners As A Result They Do?
answered on Oct 24, 2021
Well, a wrongful detainer action (WD) is where the owner of the home claims that there is a person living in the property who doesn't have a legal right to be there. If the owner files, it will come before a judge who will need to make a determination as to whether the person alleged to be... View More
We are a membership organization of about 20 members. The president who goes contrary to our constitution removed about 9 members who oppose his leadership style. We have funds that belongs to all of us and we all need to affect the use of this fund even if we exit the organization as he wants. Our... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2021
Take the organization constitution to a lawyer to review, and evaluate your legal options, as well as actions you can take under the constitution, such as calling a special meeting, holding a new election, removal of the president, etc., whatever the provisions allow. Recourse to the courts... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2021
By title, you both legally own the car equally. Neither of you could be charged with the crime of theft for taking possession of the car from the other and driving it away. Civilly, however, as part of an alleged contract or agreement pursuant to which one of you made all the payments toward the... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2021
That’s just a litigator who practices in the county where the builder will be sued.
I was banned over actions done outside of the chat room which is not fair. And when I tried to discuss things with the chat room owner, she cyber shouted at me. She never had considered that never has there been any issues from me ever and the owner never even considered that. I felt completely... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2021
You have no legal right to be admitted to a private chat room owned, controlled or moderated by others. You have no right to be present in any privately owned setting, physical or virtual, which is not yours. You cannot force others to be friends with you, talk to you, allow you into their social... View More
She agreed to holding him until I got a job and back on my feet and can pick him up after. But now she has blocked me everywhere and just absolutely will not communicate or return him. He is a $2000 sphynx.
answered on Jul 4, 2021
File a District Court complaint for "replevin", a form of action to recover property that belongs to you from a person wrongfully holding it. The complaint forms can be downloaded from the court's website, and are fillable PDF documents; or, you can obtain paper copies from the... View More
My neighbors fence is partially blocking access to our driveway. We've closed it since it is accessible from our own property, but she continues to open it. What are our options, and what maryland provisions cover this?
answered on May 27, 2021
I suppose it's a form of trespass. Have you tried talking to your neighbor? If that fails, provide her with written notice not to open her gate across your driveway, which blocks your access in and out of your property. If she does it again, I suppose you can file trespass charges (I doubt... View More
For 10 months I've needed my W2/C for 2019. State tax information is wrong. 10 months and ADP keeps saying they're working on it. My employer is also responsible as well.
answered on May 6, 2021
The IRS requires employers to file a Form W-2 for each employee by February 1 following each tax year. If an employer fails to send out on time, the IRS may fine the employer $50, plus penalties for improperly filing a W-2, such as providing incorrect information on the form. You may report your... View More
I’ve been in a 1 year lease for about 6 mo and have been filled multiple complaints about the flooding in my building and apartment unit. Everytime it rains it floods nasty sewage into my building and rain water seeps into my apartment. I was given no warning or waiver about this before signing... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2020
Go the the management office, demand: (1) to be released from your lease so you can move out to another place to live; or (2) to be relocated to another apartment without these issues. If you do not get either of these requests granted, file a complaint with the county health department and/or... View More
So in January my mom got a letter from her financial advisor which was from the IRS telling her that she had to fill out a W-9 because the social security she had in her account was wrong. My mom immediately took action and we went to our financial advisor office to correct the social security... View More
I am seller of business and sold to Buyer for 30k and we agree on 10k monthly payment.payment was $1000 every month but after 2 payments, buyer stop payment and also closed bank account. now buyer wants to negotiate the balance for 6k for 8k (one time payment). I still have those 10 checks... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2020
The buyer is in breach. Sue for the amount owed on the purchase contract.
I was not informed about having to pay a "deferred down payment" the same day as my first monthly installment payment. Is there anything I can do?
answered on Jun 20, 2020
Naturally you would get all parts of an agreement regarding this major purchase in writing, so you just need to refer to your written agreement to see what your rights and obligations are. If you did not get a written agreement, I guess the next question is: "Who is the registered owner of... View More
And their lawyer is saying I'm gonna lose my license until it gets paid
answered on May 25, 2020
More details are needed. Who is suing you and what is the debt for? If it is for past due child support that is a possibility. I would need more details to provide you with a better answer.
Can I collect court cost & interest from the date of my judgment until the loan is paid off & what is the % amount in MD?
answered on Jan 7, 2020
Judgments carry 10% interest per annum by law. Shouldn't be any further court costs unless you need to keep filing garnishments or anything of the sort. However, if you came to some other payment agreement, the answer may be different.
Dry cleaner said they would reimburse for the shirts but after calling them every few weeks for the past 9 months(!) they just denied the claim. Can they really just say they’re not responsible for ruining brand new, never worn clothes? I don’t know what else to do at this point and have wasted... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2020
You could look into small claims court. The problem is that the time and effort is likely to exceed $100. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
fender bender accident. no personal injury. claiming neglect for accident but lists incorrect location.
answered on Nov 15, 2019
As a general matter, a court will not dismiss a case for errors of the type you describe (vehicle make, intersection, etc.). A judge will usually allow parties to correct such errors. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 14, 2019
File a Small Claims suit against the person for breach of the loan agreement. The civil complaint forms are available online or at the civil clerk’s office of the District Court.
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