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i have a property in Philadelphia and i was in the Agreement of the Sale with my buyer, he Could not Obtained the Mortgage to the Settlement Day Due to the $1100 Mortgage Lien is exist in my title, the settlement day was 11/30/2018, i was Hopping to terminate the deal and sent... View More 
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answered on Dec 5, 2018
I am in Pittsburgh I would contact someone in Philly
The car wasnt even in my posession. For 24 hours and had a good inspection sticker until next year. I used my savings to buy the car and need a vehicle for my job.
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answered on Sep 19, 2018
Private seller---they probably sold it to you as-is. Unfortunately there is not much you can do? If you paid with a check you can try to stop payment. Try to repair the car as best you can. I am sorry this happened to you.
I had a vehicle. While it was in my possession I made payments. When the vehicle was obtained by the buyer he stopped payments and would not return the car to me (co-buyer). I made many attempts to get the car back. I made a couple attempts to get the buyer to refinance. I was in constant... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2018
The optimum time to seek legal advice is before a contemplated deal, like transfer of an asset, is done, not after.
With your payments toward the vehicle, and your "co-buyer's" lack of payments, you were legally entitled to claim the lion's share of the equity in the... View More
Does my insurance pay for the party who is not at fault vehicle damages?
answered on Oct 11, 2018
If that person was at fault? Or not? You aren't being clear.
If your vehicle was at fault, then your vehicle's insurance will pay for the driver's mistake. If the person was not authorized to drive that vehicle, the insurance may either a) not pay or b)pay under a... View More
We paid the home inspection company additional fees to do a well flow test which needed to be done to obtain our FHA loan. They passed our house. After we purchased, we experienced issues with the well. The plumber/well driller we called failed our house for the well flow test and stated he worked... View More
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answered on Aug 15, 2018
Yes you should be able to bring an action against the inspection company and the sellers.
In Pennsylvania. My husband came home from work and she bolted out the door when he opened it. The driver who hit her came back and asked "if someone had hit the cat" but then drove away again. No police were called, I rushed her to the animal hospital where she was later euthanized. I... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2018
Not unless you can show he was careless in his driving, in which case you can recover the market value of the cat. Your husband knew what the cat would do and let him escape--it's not some driver's fault.
Contacted police when I got home. Asked them this question. They didn’t answer, seemed concerned about dog and said they would go check on the dog and scene and I should file a AA600 that’s about it. So basically file a report...then what? Are they going to find out who lives at the house and... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2018
I suggest you run it through your collision, they will go after dog owner and get their money plus your deductible. Faster and easier.
I still live under my father's roof. I don't pay rent but I pay for my own things, gas and other small expenses. I was told that legally my father can take the money I have saved up.
answered on Feb 20, 2018
No.Unless you put the money in an account under his name. If not in an account see if you can open one. Most banks have free savings accounts for those under 18.
Everyone gets one space in our lot, and they know it. They had 3 vehicles parked there. 2 of them aren't even people who live with them, and my other neighbors had their vehicle parked there. I pulled in the lot not realizing they had three vehicles parked back there, and had no way to turn... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2018
It would be difficult because you could see the way things were at some point, have stopped, and worked your way out.
Put it another way, it usually isn't impossible to back out of something you got into--it may take time and a number of small moves, but is usually doable. Put it... View More
I was wondering if you could put a law suit towards this. Yes it was as is but the frame was not made to my attention.
answered on Dec 15, 2017
Generally you buy a used vehicle as is, unless the seller said the frame was good. You would have to show that it was something seller knew about and failed to tell you. If you want to do it, send him a request for refund of the payment, and you can then file in small claims for the area where he... View More
I have been giving my father my full tax return for the past 7 yrs under the pretense he would help me get my license and he keeps refusing yesterday he made it clear he never will help me and he has the right to my money cause he took me to work even though I paid him $200 every 2 weeks. Can I... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2017
It would depend on the amount at issue. It's not clear what he promised to do. He doesn't have a right to take it under false pretenses. Before you sue, make sure you establish independence by getting drivers training and taking the test.
I found issues back in april I asked him to fix it april 18th and he never responded until 7 months later asking for final payment. I told him no and he never came back to finish the job back when I requested. He then asked for my key to my house to finish the work. I told him I don't trust... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2017
Can you document that what he did wasn't in a workmanlike condition? Then do so.
November 24th I came back to my car and found that someone had damaged window a back windshield and punctured a tire there's no cameras on this parking lot in my car was the only one in the lot
answered on Nov 30, 2017
Depends on what you were doing there. You can make a claim but it may be easier if you have comprehensive to run it through your company and they go after SEPTA
If you work there and are union, ask your union rep if member's property is covered.
The locks were inadequate and there are no security cameras at all on campus.
answered on Nov 30, 2017
Run it through your homeowners and let them go after the college. You can make a claim with the college, I'm assuming the police were notified. I wouldn't hold your breath.
When I went to jail for 9 months my daughter was to get my 9 yr old cat and keep him till I got out. My mom got him before she could and gave him to her friend telling that friend she could keep the cat. That friend knows me and also knows it was my cat, neither of them would tell my daughter or I... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2017
Here is the problem, you are a parolee of some sort, if they report you, and can get the officers to take the case seriously (which won't be easy), you could end up getting violated for taking the cat. That means you could end up in jail if they call the police on you. You could always sue... View More
We are selling our house, and had a contingent agreement. During the home inspection, the buyers brought coffee in with them, and spilled it on our rug, leaving a very noticeable stain. They admit that they did it, but no one is willing to take responsibility for correcting the issue; neither the... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2017
Get estimates and present to they buyers and their agent.
You have a claim but it's not the strongest as you assume as with any guest you let in they may spill something. That happens when people come in.
I suggest you'll be better off for selling if you get the carpet... View More
Philadelphia, PA. I am taking my ex-roommate to court for damaged property. The case is scheduled for 11/13/2017, however, I just received a work assignment to be out of the country for 2 months starting 11/10/2017. I was told I will have to get the defendant's approval to change the date,... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2017
Unless the attorney can change the date they can appear but your testimony is needed.
You can ask the court if they will move the date or rethink if it's worth the hassle.
My parents who are Florida residents were in PA visiting friends, and one evening they were stopped at a construction zone on a highway, and was rear-ended by a PA resident/driver. My parents insurance is State Farm, the other driver is insured by Progressive. State Farm insisted that they would... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2017
You need to repost this question under Pennsylvania tab as the accident occurred there and Pennsylvania law will apply.
My nephew is currently being held in the Wyoming County Jail on a ridiculous amount of charges. Neither him, nor my family feel as though his Public Defender is looking out for what's in his best interest, and would like to look into gaining a second opinion regarding his current legal issues.
answered on Sep 21, 2017
Most criminal defense attorneys do not do work on a pro bono basis. Many have surprisingly reasonable rates. Contact a few and see if you can find someone to work with. Alternatively, have your son sit down with his Public Defender and ask questions. A common complaint that I get from people... View More
He stayed here a brief time after his house foreclosure. Allowed him to bring some belongings. He went to a friend in MD July 2016. Only contact from him was call about his mail early 11/2016. His cell ph. # is inactive. I have no idea where he is or friend's name. I needed the space back in... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2017
You have done more than enough. Does he have email? Facebook? Contact his parents? Need to give him notice but if you don't I don't see a court doing anything to you. I'd make a survey of the items.
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