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I had a verbal agreement (recorded) with a pest control company to remove a wasp nest with ONLY a non residual contact aerosol pesticide which would be used to kill the wasps quickly in their nest then the nest would be put in a bag and pulled down. I was assured that the chemical used would not... View More 
answered on Sep 1, 2020
You want to know if you have a meritorious case. A lawyer will require a lot more information to answer this question. The biggest problem with your potential case is the verbal contract. Your recording may or may not be admissible in court based on multiple factors. If it's not admissible,... View More
Saying it would just be a couple days all they had to do was replace a panel they forgot to but when the fire marshal returned when the panel was replaced he did a fuller inspection and found the dryer was so full of lint it was actually all the way up in the ceiling going about 40 feet back. This... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2020
Dear Davisburg,
Your question references a condition at the property which could've, but in actuality did not adversely affect you. In the eyes of the law, you lack standing to sue, because you have not suffered a particularized injury traceable to the hotel's conduct. Sure, you... View More
Got some landscaping done, before work started requested and got a written estimate. Based on that we agreed to proceed. Work was done. Then we got an invoice for $3400. Twice the estimate. At no time during the work being done, which was over a few weeks, did we get any communication that the work... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2020
Assuming there was no language in the contract regarding the estimate (e.g. "this is just an estimate, you agree to pay for all work performed"), you seem to be correct. I would have to review all documents to provide you with a definitive opinion.
Purchased the Door on 7/20/2020. The door arrived at the box store for pickup on 8/10/2020. I picked it up a day or so afterwards. After it was unloaded in my garage. I inventoried the track kit contents to verify it had what it need before I began assembly. I noticed that the struts both had been... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2020
I understand your frustration - I have been waiting for a warranty replacement for a consumer product for well over 8 weeks at this point.
I don't think you need a lawyer here, at least not based on the facts as you've outlined them.
Call / email / chat through the website... View More
They refused. They didn’t offer me a tow ticket or a fee schedule. Is this legal ?
answered on Aug 17, 2020
Was your car parked in a tow zone? Was a tow truck called? Did the tow truck arrive and begin hooking up the vehicle before you came back to object? If so, this sounds legal. The harm was already done (breaking the law by parking in the tow zone). There is no legal loophole that says "but if I... View More
More legal work is needed concerning the seller of vehicle and the warranty company covering engine repairs so any further help in these area would be appreciated.
thank you
answered on Jul 24, 2020
You could try looking for an attorney who does collection defense, or bankruptcy.
vehicle #1 purchased from a credit union breaks down with no warranty cost of repair is high a car dealership gets you a loan from another credit union and says the first loan can be forgiven under a vehicle reclamation.
answered on Jul 13, 2020
No, not unless credit union #1 agrees to forgive the first loan, but that would be very unusual. Most credit unions won't forgive debt unless they're paid.
For further information, consult with a qualified bankruptcy attorney in your area.
They don’t think I can evict them and they have said they have no intention to move or pay rent I would evict them but I don’t think I can right now
answered on Jul 1, 2020
They (and you) are right. The moratorium on evictions is extended (currently) until July 15.
I have pictures, email communication from retailer, and doct appointment for 6/22/2020
answered on Jun 22, 2020
You may be entitled to compensation, depending on the severity of your symptoms, the identity of the retailer and several other factors. I suggest you contact a lawyer directly to review your photos, communications and other evidence.
Yes, I do. I need help with the formation process and filing for federal grants
answered on Jun 22, 2020
For a condo? For HUD housing? For some other purpose? It matters to be specific, but the specifics are not necessarily appropriate in a venue like this that is open to the public.
"Sole Member" non-profits are tricky, and trying to form one without the guidance and help of a local... View More
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answered on Jun 8, 2020
This is a brand new case that was just filed last week.
There is no settlement, no judgement, nothing to claim at this point.
Class action cases take time, often 2-5 years from the time they are filed until they are resolved.
And there is no guarantee that the case will be... View More
I worked multiple jobs and this is the first time they've attempted a garnishment, after all this time can they still collect even with them not making a effort to collect from previous employers
answered on May 18, 2020
What matters is whether they have a valid judgment. Judgments may be renewed every 10 years. I would assume they did that and now that they've found you again, they can collect. You could look into filing a motion for installment payments with the court.
A know Mechanic has incompleted the repair on my vehicle with engine light on running rough, squealing belt price ouges on invoice, discovered both (2) men are not licensed or certified, damed auto body from some type of accident and more than once. This mechanic had my vehicle for a month and 11... View More
answered on May 15, 2020
It doesn't sound like you're defending; you would be the plaintiff. You should look for an attorney who does consumer protection.
I know these are unprecedented times we are all going through but long story short my son's baby and me program put on by a local independent preschool has been canceled since mid MarchI've contacted them asking for a refund for the days the school was not open since we paid upfront back... View More
answered on May 5, 2020
I think that you would be hard-pressed to get a refund. First, read the agreement carefully. You have to look to see if there are any provisions that assign the risk of missed days? The agreement states that you have to pay for days that your child is not there. Many contracts of this kind have... View More
A local car dealership has a sticker coupon on the newspaper, and it says bring in this sticky for 750 off the price of a vehicle. I was wondering if i take in 10 of them, if they would have to honor it. No where does it say one coupon per person or anything like that?
answered on Apr 18, 2020
Absent a very specifically worded advertisement, an ad in a newspaper is not an offer to enter a contract that you can just accept by showing up with your coupon and saying "I accept." The ad is merely an invitation to deal. They would not need to give you more than $750 off any vehicle,... View More
Our home state, MI, issued Stay at Home Exec. Order.
answered on Mar 26, 2020
You will need to refer to the language your VRBO contract. But most likely, no, you can't get your money back because the stay at home order (1) didn't cancel the effect of existing contracts, and (2) the Michigan stay at home order has no effect on the state of Florida. If you need... View More
I am apparently being sued for $1000+ from Kay Jewelers from 2005(I believe I paid it but since it was a $150 purchase and so long ago I don't have proof). It has never shown on my credit report as a collection and actually opened a new Kay Jewelers credit account a year ago with no issues.
answered on Mar 24, 2020
Yes, there is a 6-year statute of limitations for breach of contract in Michigan. They would've needed to sue you by 2011. But if you are dealing with this now, chances are they already got their money judgment in court and if so, they can renew that every 10 years until the debt is paid.... View More
I was trying to get gas And a inform me that I had a bill from 2009 of $1500 But I moved out of that address in the end of 2008 they will not help me out is there a limitation on how far back they can go
answered on Mar 13, 2020
That's a good question. If the debt was from 2008-2009, it's definitely past the statute of limitations. But the statute of limitations means only that Consumers can't sue you in a court of law now to collect the debt. It doesn't necessarily mean Consumers can't ask you to... View More
My Uncle passed away WITHOUT a Will and only his name is on Title of mobile home. My Uncle's roommate/partner was also on lease & continued to live there until he passed away 1 year later. My cousins are next of kin & live out of state. Since my Uncle's assets are less than... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2020
There are special rules about lockouts in a park when the tenant is deceased, or the landlord believes the tenant is deceased and there is no probate open.
I'd strongly urge you to consult with a local probate attorney and explore the details of those rules to determine if you need to... View More
My question was what is the statute of limitations on a legal debt judgement in Michigan. What does the statues state is the time period a plaintiff can collect.
answered on Feb 28, 2020
I don't understand: "what are the statutes on the issue". What does that mean?
I provided you with a general breakdown of garnishment law in Michigan (exempt funds), and I provided you with free advice on how to potentially stop the garnishment.
Maybe if you re-post... View More
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