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Consumer Law Questions & Answers
Q: I recently paid my rent for it to be rejected even after I got a confirmation number and 5 days later...
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Answered on Aug 14, 2018
Answered on Aug 14, 2018
Paul Looney's answer
You have a fact dispute, whether you paid rent with NSF funds. Get your proof from your bank. Take the notice to the landlord and try to resolve the matter. The whole thing will end up in Justice Court if you cannot resolve it with the landlord. Yours is a question of "proof", not "law". Settle the facts on your side and this should go away.
You have a fact dispute, whether you paid rent with NSF funds. Get your proof from your bank. Take the notice to the landlord and try to resolve the matter. The whole thing will end up in Justice Court if you cannot resolve it with the landlord. Yours is a question of "proof", not "law". Settle the facts on your side and this should go away.
Q: How do I file a motion or petition the court to order a stop garnishment from a creditor where I wasnt notified of trial
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Answered on Aug 14, 2018
Answered on Aug 14, 2018
Mark Oakley's answer
You may be too late to file a motion to vacate the judgment if you let a few months of wage garnishment pass before acting. There is a requirement that a party act diligently once they become aware to set aside a judgment that was entered without proper service. If you knew of the pending case before judgment was entered, then you probably are out of luck.
You may be too late to file a motion to vacate the judgment if you let a few months of wage garnishment pass before acting. There is a requirement that a party act diligently once they become aware to set aside a judgment that was entered without proper service. If you knew of the pending case before judgment was entered, then you probably are out of luck.
Q: I live in Tennessee. 8 years ago we had a foreclosure. Can a debt collector still come after me?
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Answered on Aug 13, 2018
Answered on Aug 13, 2018
Anthony Marvin Avery's answer
Not sure what debt you are concerned about. But the Deed of Trust Note must be sued upon within six years of default, unless some other period is agreed upon. Usually you will be served with the deficiency suit and the creditor will get a judgment which is good ten years from judgment.
Not sure what debt you are concerned about. But the Deed of Trust Note must be sued upon within six years of default, unless some other period is agreed upon. Usually you will be served with the deficiency suit and the creditor will get a judgment which is good ten years from judgment.
Q: Using Magazine and Newspaper covers on my website.
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Consumer Law, Copyright, Communications Law and Intellectual Property
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New York
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Answered on Aug 13, 2018
Answered on Aug 13, 2018
Michael David Siegel's answer
You cannot do it. The logos and designs of newspapers are copyrighted.
You cannot do it. The logos and designs of newspapers are copyrighted.
Q: Do I need a permit/license to operate a lemonade 'stand' in NYC?
Michael David Siegel's answer
You need a permit. But as anyone from NYC knows this is routinely violated by vendors of all types.
You need a permit. But as anyone from NYC knows this is routinely violated by vendors of all types.
Q: my uncle was sentenced to seven years for heroin distribution, in 1984. Can he still get green card from his mom?
Timothy Denison's answer
Probably not. You need to get him to an immigration lawyer and determine his status to fully answer the question!
Probably not. You need to get him to an immigration lawyer and determine his status to fully answer the question!
Q: LL retaliated after notice of repairs not made by refusal to accept new signed lease before he got letter
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Virginia
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Answered on Aug 10, 2018
Answered on Aug 10, 2018
F. Paul Maloof's answer
You will need to petition the Court in the city or county where the premises is located and ask the Judge to make a determination about who is right regarding the residential lease.
You will need to petition the Court in the city or county where the premises is located and ask the Judge to make a determination about who is right regarding the residential lease.
Q: Can I take them out?
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Answered on Aug 10, 2018
Answered on Aug 10, 2018
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
I believe that they are lying to you and that you can sue to evict them.
I believe that they are lying to you and that you can sue to evict them.
Q: Can someone please explain this case number I received on a post card and what my next steps should be?
Adam Savett's answer
It is a case in California state court involving alleged violations of of a federal law, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA). FACTA was enacted to address the problem of identify theft by putting certain protections into place. Specifically, FACTA prohibits the printing of more than the last 5 digits on a credit card receipt and prohibits printing an expiration date on a credit card receipt.
The case alleges that Party City printed receipts between March 1, 2016 and...
It is a case in California state court involving alleged violations of of a federal law, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA). FACTA was enacted to address the problem of identify theft by putting certain protections into place. Specifically, FACTA prohibits the printing of more than the last 5 digits on a credit card receipt and prohibits printing an expiration date on a credit card receipt.
The case alleges that Party City printed receipts between March 1, 2016 and...
Q: Walmart is searching customers after they've paid, as they try to leave the store.
Gary Kollin's answer
Here is a law review article from 2009 discussing this issue
http://commons.law.famu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1079&context=famulawreview
Here is a law review article from 2009 discussing this issue
http://commons.law.famu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1079&context=famulawreview
Q: purchased rehoming dog for service dog training dog is lame now and was not disclosed of steel rod in leg can't use her
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Consumer Law, Animal / Dog Law and Lemon Law
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Colorado
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Answered on Aug 8, 2018
Answered on Aug 8, 2018
Juliet Piccone's answer
I'd suggest you repost your question with what it is you want to know and more facts. Was this an expensive dog from a breeder or a rescue? Or just a purchase from a private party/ non animal dealer? You probably need an actual consultation with an experienced animal attorney to figure out if you have any recourse.
I'd suggest you repost your question with what it is you want to know and more facts. Was this an expensive dog from a breeder or a rescue? Or just a purchase from a private party/ non animal dealer? You probably need an actual consultation with an experienced animal attorney to figure out if you have any recourse.
Q: Please. Ask your questions here
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Answered on Aug 8, 2018
Answered on Aug 8, 2018
Q: I need to dispute the amount of my student loan principle,
Michael David Siegel's answer
File a complaint with whomever holds your loan, but remember there is a lot of interest.
File a complaint with whomever holds your loan, but remember there is a lot of interest.
Q: Summary Judgement entered on me. I did NOT present evidence thinking I would do so in front of Judge. Need a redo.
Leonard R. Boyer's answer
You need to retain an experienced NY litigation attorney to file a Motion for reconsideration. This is not a consumer law case. THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE! YOU NEED TO SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY WHO IS LICENSED IN YOUR STATE FOR LEGAL ADVICE. This is merely suggestions for you to think about in discussing your situation with the local attorney. Good luck.
You need to retain an experienced NY litigation attorney to file a Motion for reconsideration. This is not a consumer law case. THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE! YOU NEED TO SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY WHO IS LICENSED IN YOUR STATE FOR LEGAL ADVICE. This is merely suggestions for you to think about in discussing your situation with the local attorney. Good luck.
Q: Can I sue Safeway grocery store for selling meat with maggots?
Dale S. Gribow's answer
need more info
you can always sue anyone for anything. The question is will you recover.
in part that depends on proof. Did you save the meat? take it back to the market and fill out a claim? do you have a copy of the receipt?
did you see a doctor? if you feel you can not eat meat again maybe you should see a psych to document all this.
need more info
you can always sue anyone for anything. The question is will you recover.
in part that depends on proof. Did you save the meat? take it back to the market and fill out a claim? do you have a copy of the receipt?
did you see a doctor? if you feel you can not eat meat again maybe you should see a psych to document all this.
Q: After a chapter 7 discharge of a land contract, debtors signed a post agreement not reaffirmation during proceedings
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Answered on Aug 3, 2018
Answered on Aug 3, 2018
Q: I did ask and no answer
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Answered on Aug 3, 2018
Answered on Aug 3, 2018
Q: Where can I find Florida law about the size AC unit to support each square footage?
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Answered on Aug 2, 2018
Answered on Aug 2, 2018
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
I'd check the building code applicable in your area at the time the house was constructed, and when you got the home warranty.
I'd check the building code applicable in your area at the time the house was constructed, and when you got the home warranty.
Q: At fault insurance company in auto accident won't pay subrogate claim amount. I'm out $1000.00 deductible. HELP
Steve McCann's answer
Did you sustain bodily injuries as a result of the collision? If so, I recommend organizing everything in your possession related to this matter, including the crash report and medical records, and consulting with a personal injury attorney. Many of us offer free consultations and will represent you on a contingent basis in relation to your bodily injuries, so it will not cost you anything out of pocket to obtain the representation of an experienced professional.
If you were not...
Did you sustain bodily injuries as a result of the collision? If so, I recommend organizing everything in your possession related to this matter, including the crash report and medical records, and consulting with a personal injury attorney. Many of us offer free consultations and will represent you on a contingent basis in relation to your bodily injuries, so it will not cost you anything out of pocket to obtain the representation of an experienced professional.
If you were not...
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