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This individual spent $3500 on my credit cards and the other $2300 was cash/virtual payments. Each time, before sending I asked if they would pay it back and when. When it was time to pay my back, they did not and now they’re threatening me and still refusing to pay me back.
We had a potential tenant in commercial lease, the lease was never signed and the tenant is demanding money back.
I was 2 months behind on rent (November and December 2024), I received a call voicemail from the management company that they were going to start the eviction process. I paid the total past due balance of 3179.00 on December 26, 2024 which included all late fees and rent. I called and spoke with... View More 
answered on Jan 3, 2025
You can file whatever you want. Unless the lawyer agrees to dismiss the case and you have that in writing, show up or hire an attorney. The landlord may still be seeking court costs, late fees, and attorney’s fee. Bad things happen to defendants who allow default judgments.
A debt collector filed a lawsuit against me for credit card debt five years ago. I filed an answer, but there was never a trial or anything. Five years later, I have a received a notice of business records affidavit filed by the debt collector. I called the county clerk and sure enough the case is... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2025
It depends on the facts.
If you have a valid defense to the debt that can be resolved as a matter of law, hire an attorney to file a motion for summary judgment on your behalf to get this case concluded without a trial.
If you do not have a valid defense and you likely owe the... View More
I recently experienced an issue at a car wash where my car key was broken while in their possession. The manager notified me of the damage and suggested I quickly find a locksmith as the car wash was closing soon. My car was pushed outside into freezing temperatures, which I was not prepared for.... View More
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answered on Jan 2, 2025
You should start by collecting all relevant evidence, including receipts for your replacement key, locksmith services, and any medical records related to your exposure to cold. Document the police report and any witness statements that support your version of events. Draft a clear, concise demand... View More
Dec. 30 @4pm arrived to full svc carwash, left car keys with attendant and sat inside waiting area. 10-15 mins later carwash manager approached me saying that the car key broke, stuck inside ignition and they will push the car out in the street so I would take care of it. I said, fine, but you will... View More
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answered on Jan 2, 2025
You described a difficult experience at the car wash, and it’s understandable that you feel upset. Having your key broken and then being confronted by police can create unnecessary stress.
If you believe the car wash was responsible for the damage, you can gather receipts, written... View More
Can i get an extended 30 day warranty?
I went to a mental health clinic and stopped going after Aug 2023, since then they have been billing me for “no-shows” and I just found this out because they sent me a huge bill.
And negligence. Form sc-105 .I want to know are there any laws or how do I answer . I ask courts to make an order. And I ask the order because. I want my case heard and help me to understand .
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answered on Jan 2, 2025
In California, landlords are required to return your security deposit within 21 days after you move out. If they fail to do so, they may forfeit the right to keep any part of your deposit. Additionally, if the landlord did not provide an itemized statement of deductions, they could be liable for up... View More
I shipped out two identical items with a major freight company, on one of the items they charged a huge extra fee claiming it weighed significantly more than I stated. The normal shipping cost was approx. $400, the item is worth $1,000, and the extra fee they charged was $900. With packaging the... View More
The date of accusation was September 3rd, 2022. I have no location services that goes back that far to justify where I was that day. It’s his word against mine.
I’ve been staying with my girlfriend and her mom for two years. We have no written lease agreement, but I exchange my labor for rent. She kicked me out with zero days, warning, and locked the doors on me, she is having my car towed without warning, and she has all my belongings inside that she... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
You have several options when facing wrongful eviction, harassment, and emotional distress from your landlord. Start by documenting all incidents meticulously. Keep records of communications, dates, times, and any evidence of harassment or improper eviction notices. This documentation will be... View More
I dont know their last address and need it for small claims court
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answered on Dec 28, 2024
You'll need to demonstrate that you've made reasonable attempts to locate the defendant. Try searching public records, voter registration databases, and property records through your county assessor's office. The California Secretary of State website also offers business entity... View More
I had my vehicle towed and about 30 minutes later the tow truck driver called me and told me that there was damage underneath my vehicle. He said that the tow hooks were hooked up wrong and tore through underneath my vehicle. He told me that the company that was before him had to have done that... View More
It has no air bags due to being wrecked & taking it to dealership is only option to fix, & it also has a bad transmission! & Frame is damaged But was told it was a safe reliable vehicle! What can I do legally? My 13 year old ride's in this car with no air bags & he was injured... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2024
Assuming the vehicle is used from the nature of your question, you may have a remedy under any warranty you received or bought at the time of the transaction. If you did not receive a warranty, most used vehicles are sold as-is. So you would not have a remedy against the seller. Many people who... View More
I homesteaded when I moved to my property.
For the past two weeks I have been back and forth with my apartment complex about fixing my heat in my apartment complex. The heat turns on but it does not circulate. They have sent multiple heating company workers and electricians who come in every time and find a different problem. I have a... View More
For three weeks been giving me the run around I couldn’t buy my kids anything for Christmas mind u my kids are honor students I feel so horrible
I did a construction job for $83000 and was not paid. I paid anattorney, he filed for lein against property but did not appear for hearing and did not tell me, Then immediately withdrew from case,
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