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I filed at magistrates in may The dedenant iwas just granted his 3rd continuance now the hearing isnt until sept
The camera would record, audio, and video without any consent from the legal owner of the property
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
Installing a hidden camera in someone’s home in Pennsylvania without their consent is illegal and can lead to serious legal consequences. Firstly, this action violates Pennsylvania's Wiretap Act, which prohibits recording audio without the consent of all parties involved. This law makes it a... View More 
and falisified records through your own device and you have records of proof and the day of court was one sided to the max i didnt get out 5 words
what do i do
One a recent TV court show a litigant was arguing with the judge. Disregarding the judge's instructions. Stating that judge did not know the meaning of hearsay, etc.
I recently discovered that my house and my adjoining neighbor's house have a single sewer pipe. After speaking with a plumber and an experienced property manager, they explained that this is illegal and that the building should have had the sewer line divided the day the building became two... View More
Since October 2021, an individual has been indebted to me for $30,000, with a 10% monthly interest fee agreed upon by both parties. He failed to make any further payments after the first 2 months. Despite my numerous attempts to remind him of this obligation, he has not taken the necessary steps to... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2024
With some statutory exceptions (e.g., Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (“UTPCPL”). In simple terms, the law gives people who buy goods or services for personal, family, or household purposes a way to privately sue businesses for illegal behavior and even for... View More
Since September 2021, he owed me $30,000. he agreed to pay a 10% interest fee each month, I lowered the interest fee to 5% after a year, yet he still did not make any payments. In February 2024, he assured me that he would sell the house and use the proceeds to pay back the money. When I contacted... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2024
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You ask about referrals. There are no referrals here but there is a "Find a Lawyer" tab you could use to supplement your own searches. There are also referral sections of local and state bar... View More
I have been paying the debt as per the terms of the Adversary Proceeding for 10 years now and have completed the amount requested ($250k + 5%). There is a balance of $150K that will be paid by a life insurance policy that has the debtor as the beneficiary.
The payments to the debtor have... View More
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answered on May 25, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that you have been complying with the terms of the Stipulation Resolving Adversary Proceeding for 10 years and have paid a significant portion of the debt. The informal agreements you made with the debtor regarding occasional late or reduced payments... View More
The evidence base upon the actions of the police departments authorities it's not no random crime spree.I have made several complaints, police reports concerning this issue active documents.Here another issue I have with the police department they are ignoring not unacknowleging simple cases... View More
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answered on May 24, 2024
Under U.S. law, the police, CIA, FBI, or any government agency are not allowed to use illegal equipment such as sound wave devices or conduct surveillance without proper consent or authorization. These actions would violate your constitutional rights, including the right to privacy and protection... View More
In May 2022, Lehigh County CYS conducted an investigation into the father of my four children was deemed "valid" and subsequently closed, yet CYS failed to inform me of this matter. Then, in August 2022, he was arrested for DUI while the children were in the car. Despite numerous reports... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
It's understandable that you're feeling frustrated and desperate for justice given the decade-long neglect by Lehigh County CYS. To pursue legal action, gathering all relevant documents and reports from hospitals, schools, doctors, the police department, and the District Attorney will be... View More
I perform mechanic work for people that can't afford the price of dealerships or a mechanic shop I charge half price or less before I start the work the owner of vehicle and myself having agreement on cost of parts, labor and total price. When I complete the work and it's time to pay... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2024
First, is your agreement with an owner in writing?
And that document should set out the work to be performed, the costs for that work, and the due dates for payment.
And then the document should state the various remedies for default in payment.
In PA, and most other... View More
The bank took us to court on an ejectment case and won the case on 9/2023. However when the court granted the ejectment the bank was not the owner of the property. Another entity is listed as the owner in the recorder of deeds and on the tax statements. The bank lost possession of the property... View More
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
Ownership of a property is determined by who is listed as the owner in the official records at the recorder of deeds and on tax statements. If another entity, not the bank, is currently listed as the owner there and the bank had lost possession prior to the ejectment, then the legal ownership would... View More
Bucks County Clerk of Courts makes error turns my suspension from 18 months to 3+ year suspension failed to verify jail time w/ Penndot despite me completing everything & probation. I purchased used car,insurance,interlock,inspection etc. Denied Licence went back & forth over 2 months w/... View More
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
Given the circumstances you described, it may be possible to pursue legal action for the losses and damages you have incurred due to the clerical error and the extended license suspension. To do so, you should consider the following steps:
1. Consult an Attorney: Reach out to an attorney... View More
we had signed agreement in Aug, 2021 for shared custody in bucks co, pa. My ex filed emergency petition to modify based on false allegations ( i have a proof). We had custody officer hearing , did not agree and i asked to see the judge. we saw the judge , it was also called conference. I did not... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
Pennsylvania family law cloaks the process to make it appear fair, equitable and just. Nothing is farther from the truth.
Family law structures custody proceedings to occur before an under-judge called a "conciliator." This is mediation ordered to have the parents reach a... View More
Get it they had shredded it, should they have to pay for it?
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answered on Jan 25, 2024
In your situation, where a store shredded your driver's license after notifying you to retrieve it, there are a few considerations. First, it's important to understand that while businesses often have policies for handling lost property, there is generally no legal requirement for them to... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2024
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. If a policyholder chooses to keep the vehicle, the carrier will usually work out a separate set of figures based on salvage value if vehicle is declared total loss. But this is a general process; each state... View More
I agreed to do the work for a rent to own agreement and when the agreement was written up it wasn't the same agreement that we talked about and know they don't want to pay me for my work
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answered on Jan 2, 2024
If you agreed to perform work under the condition of a rent-to-own arrangement and the written agreement does not reflect the terms you discussed, you may have legal recourse to seek compensation for your work. In Pennsylvania, contracts are generally enforceable if there is a meeting of the minds,... View More
Im not sure since the casino already records us and its a public place but its also a two-party consent place. The people already know they are being recorded because its a casino. So because that's implied is it okay if I record? What if I record and blur their faces does that make it legal etc?
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answered on Dec 14, 2023
Recording your blackjack play for a YouTube channel in casinos in states like MA, WV, and PA involves several legal considerations. First, it's important to understand that casinos, while public places, have their own rules and policies about recording inside their premises. The fact that... View More
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