In December 2024, my vehicle broke down, and despite having a warranty, the dealership charged $3,140.74 for repairs, refusing coverage under the warranty. They insisted on cash payment and, after negotiation, accepted a credit card, which is now in dispute. No authorization was given for these... View More

Is there any case law in New Jersey that ruled a secured loan is waived when a lender defrauds the borrower into default? In my case, the lender forged an increase in escrow by 62% unrelated to property and insurance registers with the NJ township. There was a trial on January 7, 2020, and a... View More

I purchased a car online, and after delivery, I noticed that the back door was misaligned, the car shakes when braking and at speeds over 50 mph, and the seat panel was damaged. I brought these issues to the seller's attention, and they agreed to fix the problems at a designated dealership at... View More

I signed an invoice for dental care, specifically for a root canal and crown on one tooth, with a dentist who did not perform any work other than examining the tooth. I later found another dentist who accepted my insurance. However, the first dentist is insisting that I pay $4,000 despite not... View More

I co-own a property with my brother in Ventnor. I wish to sell my share, but he disagrees with the buyout price I'm asking, which ranges between $450,000 and $600,000. We've had three appraisals done, and we've been negotiating since July 2024 with the help of attorneys. Given this... View More

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Anthony M. Avery Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Mar 5, 2025

Hire a NJ attorney to file an action for a Sale For Partition.

I signed a proposal for dental work with a dentist in New Jersey, but I changed my mind five days later before any work was done. The document seemed more like a bill than a formal contract, with no terms, conditions, cancellation policy, or deposit involved. Now, the dentist insists I must pay... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Mar 4, 2025

An attorney would need to read the document to give you a correct answer to your question. If its a lot of money it may be worth spending for a consultation with a lawyer.

I'm an international student on an F-1 visa in New Jersey. My SEVP-approved master's program is no longer eligible for F-1 students. I have only two days to decide if I should switch to a fully in-person program, transfer to another SEVP-approved university, or leave the U.S. without a... View More

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James L. Arrasmith Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Feb 27, 2025

You might have grounds to sue your university based on breach of contract principles if they failed to maintain proper SEVP certification due to negligence. The enrollment agreement you signed likely creates contractual obligations between you and the institution, and sudden program... View More

I rented a car from Hertz, and they overcharged me multiple times. Although they offered credit towards my next rental, I've faced issues since a snowstorm caused an accident. The car's right wheel broke due to rust and wear and tear, and since I was in the hospital, Hertz assured me... View More

I bought a car from a private individual in New Jersey around six months ago and discovered it was involved in title jumping. I have a written agreement from the transaction but have not yet contacted the seller about this issue. Can I get my money back?

I am a commercial tenant in Monmouth County, NJ. Recently, I was locked out of my leased space without a court order, and my landlord also shut off my electricity by falsely telling the utility company that I "moved out." My lease gives me control over utilities and guarantees quiet... View More

The plot in question was purchased many years ago when the cemetery was family-owned. It has since been sold to a private company that owns four cemeteries. The owner believed there was space for two cremains, as they have made other arrangements for their own burial. One set of cremains has... View More

I am seeking legal assistance to take action against a pool construction company in New Jersey. We have paid them $40,000, but they have not completed the job as promised. Despite attempts to resolve the issue, the company has ignored us. We have a contract with them, but they have violated many... View More

I agreed to purchase a car for $7,500 and have a signed contract for this amount. However, the base price was increased to $7,999 to include repairs, and my monthly income was nearly doubled in the contract with the financing institution to get the car financed. I've been making payments on... View More

Leonard R. Boyer Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Feb 18, 2025

You need to have a consultation with an experienced civil litigation attorney to determine how to best handle this matter. You should expect to pay for 1/2 an hour of attorney time. The dealer (based on your statements has violated the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (which entitles you to triple... View More

I signed a deal to purchase a car and made a deposit, but the dealer is now refusing to complete the sale unless I agree to an arbitration clause in New Jersey. Can they legally do that?

If I legally have two unhyphenated last names (my maiden name and my married name), can I use them interchangeably for personal identification purposes, such as on my DMV license, credit cards, bank statements, and paychecks from work? Do all these documents need to reflect both last names, or can... View More

I am a student at an NJ college and believe my school misallocated my student loan funds, leading to me receiving a much smaller refund than I should have. The university failed to certify a $2,000 private loan for Fall 2024 in a timely manner, which caused them to incorrectly apply Spring 2025... View More

I believe I was tricked into this loan. I have no copies from the day of signing. I am questioning the legality of this 29.99% APR in NJ.

The day I signed this loan I was in desperate need of a vehicle as I was 18 years old, no credit, I had a job but it showed no income. I also need a... View More

Leonard R. Boyer Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Feb 14, 2025

You will need to retain an experienced New Jersey Civil litigation attorney and have an either a secured video consultation or contact the attorney to find out whether the attorney is seeing clients in person or not. The attorney may charge you a consultation fee to review any documents that you... View More

hope you're doing well. I have a follow-up question regarding the live-in handyman arrangement I’m considering. Is there a legal document or agreement that I can have the handyman sign that would protect me from any future lawsuits or legal claims? Specifically, I’m looking for something... View More

Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 22, 2025

Attorneys who handle liability waivers and related forms could probably advise best here, but your question remains open for a month. At this point, one option could be to reach out to law firms that handle such forms. At the same time, another consideration could be to explore insurance. Good luck

My lawyer states that his signature only, is all that is required.

Leonard R. Boyer Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jan 21, 2025

In place of a notary in New Jersey. As an attorney, the attorney signs their name and under it states "An Attorney at Law of the State of New Jersey" I have never had that challenged.