If you think it is animal cruelty, you can call animal control in your area. Or, most jurisdictions require a breeder permit or license to operate legally. You can also call animal control for that information to report this person, if you suspect the breeding in illegal. Otherwise, animals are... Read more »
Two different questions. The UCC generally applies to the sale of goods, so in that respect, it applies to the sale of a vehicle, but only if the transaction involves at least one party that is a "merchant" as defined under the Code--which means, a person or entity in the business of... Read more »
I was not informed about having to pay a "deferred down payment" the same day as my first monthly installment payment. Is there anything I can do?
Naturally you would get all parts of an agreement regarding this major purchase in writing, so you just need to refer to your written agreement to see what your rights and obligations are. If you did not get a written agreement, I guess the next question is: "Who is the registered owner of... Read more »
A breeder required 300$ down payment to guarantee a puppy. He promised to send pictures of the female bluenose pitbull puppy, a copy of lineage and shot paperwork, and receipt for payment. After days of me attempting to contact him he refused to respond or and phone calls and texts. He than texts... Read more »
No police, he has committed no crime, they will do nothing for you. No basis to sue, he has not breached the agreement yet to provide you with a pitbull puppy. Unless you have a contract that states when he was supposed to provide you with pictures and paperwork, then the issue of whether he has... Read more »
I received a letter from a collection agency claiming that they are the owner of an old debt and due to the time that passed they can't sue for the balance of $18K but would like to settle for $3.8K.
What should I do?
Talk to a lawyer. If the time for filing (statute of limitations) has passed, they can’t collect from you at all. Don’t do anything until you talk to a lawyer.
Specifically the code referencing that "it is illegal for an authorized credit card user to continue to use the card after the primary card holder dies".
Various criminal code provisions may or may not apply to your facts. I've answered this question previously with reference to the card holder agreement and the effect of the death of the primary account holder on the legality of an authorized user to continue to use the card.... Read more »
Even if they have a clause in the contract that says otherwise?
Yes. Under federal law as well.
It could depend on the terms of your agreement. A Maryland attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. You could contact attorneys and see if you could arrange a brief consult to review your purchase agreement. One of the first questions you may be asked is whether... Read more »
Im a truck driver and in a secured lot I took my dog and tied him to the fence in a grassy area behind my tractor n trailer while I went and took a shower. I came out and a security guard had him in his car and off my leash. I went off and police was called. Police said it's considered... Read more »
The attorneys in the Animal/Dog law section would be most likely to be familiar with this issue. You could repost there.
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I’m looking for a MD attorney who specializes in small business health club services and non/compliance to Maryland Code Commercial Law Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions Subtitle 12B - Health Club Services.
You might be searching in vain for an attorney who specializes in that narrow of a field. However, it seems like the type of question that could be answered by any attorney capable of interpreting the statute sections and any applicable regulations and applying them to your situation.
I bought a vehicle from someone in Laurel Maryland (private party) and i have proof from Pennsylvania State Police that the individual rolled back the odometer almost 70,000 miles. After fussing with them back and fourth, they said they will take the car back for ONLY the price I paid them for it,... Read more »
That may or may not constitute a crime. You certainly could report it to the applicable state's attorney's office. Your best bet is likely to consult with the Attorney General or an attorney in private civil practice.
Property owned TIC by father and stepmother. Father dies. House sells for 600k with 200k Mortgage. Is mortgage responsibility of Entire estate, or is wife solely responsible?
I.e. should we pay mortgage from the 600k and then divide the remainder to my stepmother and my fathers heirs. Or... Read more »
The mortgage is a lien against the property. It cannot be sold without the mortgage being paid off first out of the sale proceeds. That happens at settlement. Then the net proceeds are split evenly between the two owners of the property: 50% to the estate, 50% to your stepmother
The company drilled tile that is probably asbestos. 2 contractors that came to basement for other matters mentioned the flooring was asbestos. We had no idea and a whole year has almost passed since we the work was done.
So, first pay an asbestos remediation expert/contractor to provide a definitive confirmation whether you have asbestos tiles or not, and what, if any danger and cost of remediation will be. Get all that in writing. If the same expert/contractor is willing to state that the other contractor was... Read more »
The attorney was the executor of my mom’s estate (small estate), I was the beneficiary on life insurance. He had the money to pay bills, etc. He had completed paying all monies, and 2 weeks after my last conversation with him, he passed away suddenly. I filed a claim against his estate after no... Read more »
You need to go to the Register of Wills and find out who took over as PR of the estate after he died. The PR has the ability to recover estate assets. If he was the estate lawyer, and not the PR, then any money should be held in an estate account and the PR would have access to it. If there is... Read more »
Got HVAC install. Tech give me work order showing zero owned and wouldn't take check. He stressed "You don't own anything" and also give me a copy of the work order showing a zero balance. They emailed me today from a donotreply email to pay 2 wks later.
(1) Did you receive something of value?
(2) Is the price one that you agreed to pay or reasonably within the dollar amount you expected to pay?
(3) If your answers to the above questions are both "yes", then you owe the money. The law will not allow you to keep a benefit... Read more »
Can they legally do that
A Maryland attorney would know this best, but your question remains open for three weeks. As a general matter, without regard to jurisdiction, making payments would be governed by the underlying sales contract (or financing agreement, depending on how the car was purchased). Check the contract and... Read more »
Something crazy just happened with my car. The latch that secures my hood recently stopped functioning correctly. I secured it with a bungie cord. I got my oil changed yesterday. The hood was secure, but it appears that the cord was put back on too tight and it broke while I was driving. Luckily no... Read more »
If you had a properly working latch and they broke it, that would be one thing. But you are blaming them for improperly attaching a bungee cord, for which there isn't a designated proper place in the manual. Further, the bungee cord, being stretchable, shouldn't be used in the first... Read more »
My friend and I have friends with businesses that want to loan money from us at regular intervals. The minimum loan is $10,000 and maximum is $40,000. We are opening a joint bank account for the purpose of giving out loans to our friends and family. We want to charge 10% for a 4 month loan term... Read more »
If the loan agreement is in writing, interest in a loan my not exceed 24% per year, and must comply with numerous other legal requirements in order to avoid the risk of violating the users laws. Owing 10% interest at the end of 4 months is an effective annual interest rate of 30%. Not only is the... Read more »
They say I owe them money but will not answer my emails for months. They are in another state entirely and all I want are my drums back. They actually owe me money for services not rendered but are saying I owe them for storage fees which were never discussed until I wanted to pull the plug on... Read more »
Your rights will be defined by what your agreement with the drum company was- plus equitable principles to fill in the gaps. You can hire an attorney to demand the return of the drums and/or work out a deal with the company- or you might be able to sue them.
he claims that he has won a law suite against the baltimoe police dept and won how do I find out if this is true or not?
If you are planning to remain married to him, the only way to find out is to go online to Maryland Judiciary public case search and see if there was in fact a lawsuit. If you are planning on divorcing him, that information can be obtained though the discovery process.
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