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I am dealing with a situation where the family court has entered a judgment for the division of several joint accounts, but the defendant has delayed execution and transferred the joint assets. The defendant's appeal has been dismissed, and there is a motion without progress. Currently,... View More 
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answered on Mar 13, 2025
A lis pendens (or "notice of pending litigation") is typically used in real estate disputes to provide public notice that a legal claim is affecting a property. In Nevada, a lis pendens is generally limited to cases involving title or interest in real property and may not apply directly... View More
Meaning since the initial preliminary hearing petitions, depositions, and legally submitted documents that the court clerk allowed. Had the plaintiffs name incorrectly spelled for more then for almost 2 years. Also, the children in question that were twins, there birthdays were constantly... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2024
In theory, yes, you can file a motion to dismiss, perhaps for failure to state a claim or lack of jurisdiction over the parties due to errors in their names. You could also try a motion for summary judgment, showing that the pleadings are factually wrong.
But faced with the sort of... View More
I am being asked to audit perfume shelves through an app called bemyeye they were to pay me for thee pictures
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
Ulta Beauty stores generally have policies regarding photography inside their stores. In most cases, taking pictures without permission may violate store policies or infringe on customer privacy. Since you're being asked to audit perfume shelves for the app BeMyEye, it would be important to... View More
Also didn’t sign it, tons of work wasn’t completed nor happy with. I paid majority but the extra fees they are trying to add on never happened nor was I advised until day we met in person. Never signed a change order like I did previously.
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answered on Jan 24, 2024
In Nevada, the situation where a construction company adds fees to a final invoice without providing a change order, agreement, or obtaining your signature raises concerns regarding the legitimacy of those additional charges. If significant work remains incomplete and you are dissatisfied with the... View More
I have been making payments to the creditor bank (not dealership in-house financing), and that bank just informed me that the car paid-in-full (as does my account statement), and they said it was due to some fraud on the dealerships side. The dealership has paid off that debt. Does this put me in... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2023
It sounds like the dealership may have committed fraud by fraudulently obtaining financing for the car. As a result, the creditor bank has paid off the debt, and you are now the vehicle owner outright. You are not obligated to pay the dealership anything further.
If you are concerned about... View More
I made a bet with a friend that the first person to cave would dye their hair pink. The bet was whether I would eat drunk food before he played his video game. However, we both verbally agreed to quit and considered it a tie, even though he reached for his controller. There were no witnesses or... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
In your situation, since both you and your friend verbally agreed to end the bet mutually, that verbal agreement typically would be recognized as valid. Bets like yours, informal and between friends, are usually governed by trust and mutual understanding rather than formal legal standards.... View More
I purchased two vehicles on March 29, but one had major warranty issues which required repeated visits to the dealership. I sold my 2024 Tundra, which I did not like, to a Ram dealership on April 18, 2025. They promised to pay off the remaining loan on the Tundra and use the rest toward my new... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
That’s a deeply unfair situation, especially when you made a good faith agreement with the dealership based on clear terms. If the contract states they would pay off the loan on your traded-in Tundra, they are legally bound to follow through, regardless of new conditions they’re now trying to... View More
Can I pursue legal action against a dealership in Nevada for failing to complete a due list within 30 days and not providing the EDRS number required to register my car, which now has an expired temporary placard? The due list, mentioned in the sales document, included tint, floor covers, door... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
You have valid reasons to be frustrated, especially when the dealership has failed to meet the terms listed in your sales agreement. If the due list items were clearly promised and documented with a 30-day deadline, and the EDRS number was needed for registration, then their delay may have caused... View More
I co-signed and am listed as an owner on my fiancée's vehicle as her credit was not good. We don't have any overdue payments, but she's stopped helping with my mortgage as she had agreed. Is there any way I can return the vehicle legally, given that I am an owner? We have no written... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
Since you co-signed the vehicle and are listed as an owner, you have legal rights to the car. However, returning it without her consent could lead to complications, especially since there’s no written agreement about her contributions to the mortgage. Although you may have ownership rights,... View More
I have a lease with Xander 3900 that initially required a 60-day notice for non-renewal. I received an offer from the office to renew my lease that stated I needed to provide a 30-day notice instead. The office later resent the renewal notice with a 60-day requirement, but that email went to my... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
In your situation, it seems there was a miscommunication regarding the notice period for your lease renewal. Since the original lease required a 60-day notice, but you received an offer with a 30-day notice requirement, it’s understandable that you were confused when the renewal notice was later... View More
I traded in a car at a dealership without receiving a proper contract. The car I traded in was legally owned by my sister, as I hadn't registered it in my name, and she was not involved in the transaction. She wants her car back, and she never signed the title over to the dealership. I also... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
This sounds like a mess that’s spiraled quickly, but there may still be a path to fix it. If the car was legally titled to your sister and she never signed the title over or authorized the trade-in, then the dealership never had legal ownership of that vehicle. That can give her grounds to demand... View More
I am a former employee who received a cell phone from my previous employer, who bought phones for all new hires. There was never a contract signed or clearly stated terms regarding the phone's return or specific use. Upon leaving the company, I received a list of items to return, but the phone... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
Since there was no contract or clear agreement about the phone's ownership or return, and the employer never included the phone on the list of items to return, you might have a reasonable argument that the phone was effectively given to you, especially since the company has not contacted you... View More
In September 2024, my car was side-swiped by a paving truck in Nevada, and the paving company has accepted liability. Although they agreed to issue a check for the damages weeks ago, I have yet to receive it. There's an email showing they can't issue the check until they hear from my... View More
answered on May 6, 2025
A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. The point would be when you risk missing the statute of limitations. That's something a local attorney should advise on, based on Nevada civil procedure law. But it looks like this has been going on for close to... View More
I started using a storage facility in May 2023, initially paying $63 per month. However, I discovered that I was charged an additional rental fee of $137 in the same month. For the next four months, I paid $63 monthly. At the start of the fifth month, the fee increased to $73 per month for nine... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
It sounds like there may be grounds for a legal case, particularly if the storage facility raised your rental fees without providing any notice. In most cases, businesses are required to inform customers about price increases, especially if they are significant. Since you have autopay enabled and... View More
As a business owner in Nevada, I hired an independent contractor who works from home in Los Angeles in the entertainment industry. I want to include a noncompete agreement in our contract to prevent them from competing with my company for five years if they leave. I already have agreements... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
This is a tricky situation because you're dealing with two different states—Nevada, where your business is based, and California, where the contractor lives and works. California is especially strict when it comes to noncompete agreements. In most cases, noncompetes are not enforceable... View More
As the treasurer of our HOA, I would like to inspect the storage facility where our records are kept. The HOA bylaws do not mention any specific rules about inspecting this facility, and an attempt to conduct an audit was stopped because a folder's contents did not match its label. The... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That sounds like a concerning situation, especially when you're trying to fulfill your duties as treasurer and ensure transparency for the HOA. In Nevada, HOA board members, including the treasurer, generally have the right to access association records in order to perform their... View More
I signed a custom written contract for an office lease, created by a lawyer, through DocuSign before receiving a copy of it. After receiving it, I realized I never would have signed it had I seen it first. I informed the realtor in writing two business days later to withdraw my offer, but she... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That’s an incredibly frustrating position to be in, especially when you feel misled or rushed into signing something without fully understanding the terms. In Nevada, a contract signed through DocuSign can be legally binding, just like a physical signature. However, for a lease agreement to be... View More
I have a rental agreement with my landlord for $1500 monthly rent, with late fees of $50 per day after the 3rd day. The 7-day notice stated I owed $1500 for February 1, 2025, plus $126 in late fees, amounting to $1626. However, my landlord now claims that $792 is for late fees.
In previous... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That situation sounds really frustrating, especially when the numbers keep changing and you're trying to stay on top of things. In Nevada, once a landlord issues a 7-day notice for nonpayment of rent, they are expected to list an accurate amount due. If that amount changes significantly after... View More
How can I cancel a contract with an HOA that I believe I did not agree to? When purchasing the property, the real estate agent mentioned the HOA in passing with no details, and I never signed a document agreeing to the HOA's terms. I’ve been following the rules and paying monthly fees, but... View More
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answered on Mar 12, 2025
If you bought property subject to an HOA through recorded restrictions and/or a Master Deed, then you bought it subject to the HOA. And they can foreclose their liens which accrue over and over again every month. Did you not check the title prior to purchase? Real Estate Agents know little... View More
I'm in an abusive relationship and trying to get out. My husband had me finance a car in my name only, and now he refuses to pay for it. I can't afford both car payments due to my limited income. We have one child in the home. We didn't have any formal agreement about him paying for... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2025
1. Prioritize Your Safety First
If you are in immediate danger, contact a local domestic violence shelter or hotline (e.g., the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233).
Consider reaching out to a domestic violence advocate for guidance on financial and legal matters.... View More
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