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I sold my home. Three weeks later I received a letter from the title company saying that a lien has been placed on my former home from a credit card debt. They also stated I was responsible for taking care of it. I was unaware of the impending lien. From a moral standpoint I know I should pay it... View More 
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answered on Nov 12, 2024
The debt had to become a judgment before it could be used as a lien. Remember getting sued? You may be able to set aside the judgment, but you would still be possibly owing the debt. Apparently noone recorded the deed you signed until after the lien attached. If you signed a warranty deed,... View More
We had a rare weather event where it got extremely cold for 3 days and the car sat outside (not confined) and im not sure what happened but now the car is leaking all the oil and antifreeze out of it. The car was not in use when this happened and has not had and mechanical failure, nor any wear... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2024
A South Dakota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. It looks like the policy excludes damages from freezing, which sounds like the source of damages here. You could review the policy and get the opinion of a mechanic. Good luck
Landlords can't charge for ESA. In the contract it states if there's damages at the end of the year we pay for pee test(black light), carpet cleaning, and ventilation system cleaning. It's a really expensive bill. Our landlords are a wife and husband. They're shady and... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2021
A South Dakota attorney should advise, but your question remains open for four weeks. You could try reposting and adding Landlord-Tenant as a category. There's no guarantee that all questions are ultimately picked up, but you might have better chances of a reply in that category. You could... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2018
Bankruptcy attorney who does creditors rights and Chapter 11.
IThe dates were available according to the online registration. We reserved the room for three nights and paid the deposit. The next morning we received an email from the management company saying that there was an overbooking issue. The dates were available according to the online registration.... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2015
It is unclear what, if any, damages you suffered since you got your money back within 24 hours.
answered on Jul 14, 2015
As a start, you can look up the "statute of frauds" for your particular state. Talk to a local business or contracts lawyer about your specific situation.
answered on Nov 30, 2010
Damages, and under some circumstances, specific performance. Recision may also be a "remedy," though it is more like make the contract null and void.
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