John Cucci Jr. Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Nov 2, 2025

The facts you have presented do show a cause of action against the landlord who reported the false information. However, such a case is weak if you do not make at least one formal request for the landlord, or person who is publishing the false information against you.

You will also need to... View More

You can sue for the value of the items stored. A self-storage facility is required to send written notice to you at the address listed in your rental agreement. If the facility did not send this notice, it is liable for the value of the items sold.

From past experience, I strongly... View More

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answered on Oct 29, 2025

In regard to your question - "Can I be charged with a DWI based solely on the witness's observation?" The short answer is no. In Texas, intoxicated means that the person has lost the normal use of their mental and/or physical faculties due to the introduction of alcohol, a drug, an... View More

Not necessarily. A vehicle can have a different model year from its manufacturing year. Model year refers to the annual production cycle for a vehicle model, while manufacturing year is the actual calendar year it was physically built. Usually, manufacturers begin manufacturing the new... View More

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answered on Oct 25, 2025

Thank you for reaching out — this is a common issue after an uninsured accident resulting in a court judgment.

If a $6,000 judgment has been entered against you, and the other driver’s insurance company (or their subrogation department) is seeking payment, you can typically request to... View More

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answered on Sep 26, 2025

Initially you need a TX attorney to search that title, and it will probably need to go back a hundred years or so, or at least where subsurface mineral rights were separated and conveyed if any. If you own the entire fee then you are okay. Then have the lawyer work out a mineral lease... View More

No. If you cash the check, you likely will be bound by the retroactive cancellation date and the policy will not cover the accident that occurred on July 4, 2025. This will risk you being personally liable for any damages in that accident and may have other adverse legal ramifications on you.... View More

In general, the language of your lease will govern whether you are responsible for HOA fines in this circumstance. You should carefully review your lease to determine whether you are responsible for trees or landscaping under the terms of your lease. If you were responsible for landscape... View More

It depends. Some HOAs enter into community-wide agreements with internet service providers to provide service ostensibly at a discount to every household in the community. Sometimes these agreement require the HOA to pay the provider even if an individual household chooses not to use the service.... View More

It would be very hard to win a trip and fall lawsuit when you tripped over a concrete barrier. A landowner has a duty to warn invitees of concealed dangerous conditions, but not open and obvious ones like a concrete barrier. In addition, a concrete barrier likely would not constitute a dangerous... View More

Because the handbags are worth less than $20,000, you can file a lawsuit in small claims court against the moving company.

You will want to produce the purchase receipts for the handbags showing when they were purchased and how much you paid. If they were not recently purchased, you will... View More

You can file a lawsuit for declaratory judgment and for return of all funds wrongfully withdrawn from your account.

I note, however, that if the contract says you can withdraw BEFORE June 1st, but you actually attempted to withdraw ON June 1st, you were late under your contract. Depending... View More

Texas law treats the landlord's provision of amenities like internet as independent of your rent obligations in a lease situation. That means that the landlord's failure to provide internet service will not excuse your obligation to pay rent.

If you did not pay rent but... View More

I'm sorry about your accident and the upheaval it has caused you. Yes, it could be helpful to speak with an attorney. Most offer free initial consults on accident cases. But an attorney is not necessarily an automatic "cure-all" for a slow-moving claim, and there's no guarantee... View More

It depends upon the written warranty accompanying your new mobile home. Read your warranty carefully and follow the procedure for making a warrant claim as specified in those documents. You may also want to review your contract with your home inspector. Normally, it is the job of your home... View More

We get a lot of questions regarding the Texas "Lemon" Law in the Q&A forum. I usually have to explain to the inquirer that the "Lemon" law only applies to new vehicles, etc.

In this case, you actually probably do have a valid "Lemon" law claim. The Texas... View More

This is most likely a scam. The tollway authorities in Texas do not use text messaging to contact violators. They do operate websites where you can check for any violations and pay online. The North Texas Tollway Authority can be accessed at: https://ssptrips.ntta.org/#/

You likely... View More

Parents are responsible for the cost of medical care for their children. So, yes, you can be financially responsible to the dentist. Generally, if a parent cannot be contacted and has not provided other instructions, a grandparent is legally allowed to consent for a minor's dental treatment.... View More

Reach out directly to the medical provider to determine if the law firm actually even represents the provider to ensure this is not a scam. Tell the law firm in writing that you are reaching out to the provider to verify that the law firm has authority to act on its behalf and when you receive... View More

If the vehicle was stolen when it was "sold" to you, you probably cannot get a bonded title or get the insurance company to release the funds to you. Your remedy for unknowingly buying a stolen vehicle is to sue the individual or company that sold you the vehicle.

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