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The nonprofit is a stakeholder in an after school program I work for that gained grants through the Department of Human Services to operate in a school district. The grant proposal specifies my pay, and the director/owner is trying to claim 20% of my hourly pay, claiming that she has not been... View More 
answered on Aug 31, 2024
I do not believe that the mentioning of your wage jn the grant app gives you any vested rights. Unless you have a written contract for a specific term, you are an at-will employee. As such, an employer can change the terms of employment at any time.
You should be looking for other... View More
A tree fell on my house in April. It didn't look like a like a lot of damage. However 2 weeks later there is significant down pour and water is coming in through the roof. It is past the 14 days the incident actually happened, but because it didn't rain, you didn't know there was... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2024
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Yes, they can deny for not being placed on notice of the claim in a prompt manner. However you raise some valid points of your own, being the policy jacket and not being aware of the water incursion until the... View More
I perform mechanic work for people that can't afford the price of dealerships or a mechanic shop I charge half price or less before I start the work the owner of vehicle and myself having agreement on cost of parts, labor and total price. When I complete the work and it's time to pay... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2024
First, is your agreement with an owner in writing?
And that document should set out the work to be performed, the costs for that work, and the due dates for payment.
And then the document should state the various remedies for default in payment.
In PA, and most other... View More
These were all separate transactions. Some work was done, some were never done. I asked more than once for the parts to be installed. It never happened and I've since traded that jeep in. The mechanics shop has since changed names, but still have the same owner,.
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
If you have paid for upgrades to your Jeep and the parts were never installed, you may have recourse to seek a refund. The timeframe within which you can pursue a refund depends on various factors, including the laws in your jurisdiction and any agreements or contracts you entered into with the... View More
They received money for a class. Do they have to declare something is confidential to be covered? Can my employer ask me to share what I learned with management and staff?
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answered on Feb 8, 2024
In Pennsylvania, when you sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for a class paid for by your employer, the terms of the NDA dictate what information is considered confidential and what can be disclosed. Typically, NDAs require specific mention of what constitutes confidential information, which... View More
Hi my name is Alicia. I'm not sure who I contact or even how to go about this issue. Me and my ex have a 3 yr old daughter, she hasn't let me see her in months. We have a signed and notorized contract. The baby also has my lastname. Is there any chance I have some type of rights? Or... View More
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answered on Jan 22, 2024
Alicia, in your situation, having a notarized contract regarding custody or visitation rights is significant. This document may outline your rights regarding your daughter. However, the enforceability of such a contract can vary depending on its contents and how it aligns with Pennsylvania family... View More
Lender believed that the address on the mortgage, note, and notice of assignement were incorrect. To correct it, they completed a modifcation document with the assigned servicer and forged the signature of the borrower. Because there was no real mutual agreement based on the forgery, do the... View More
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answered on Jan 16, 2024
Forgery can have significant legal implications, and if a signature on mortgage-related documents, including a modification document, has been forged, it raises serious concerns about the validity of those documents. In Pennsylvania, as in many jurisdictions, a forged signature can potentially... View More
I paid for a yearly subscription to a appointment based book keeping software. I used the reports function to pay my commission employees. Some of the numbers were faulty so i overpaid my employees. Is the software company responsible for any compensation?
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answered on Dec 27, 2023
In Pennsylvania, if you experienced financial damages due to faulty software from a subscription-based appointment bookkeeping service, you may have grounds to seek compensation from the software company. The responsibility of the software company depends on the terms of the agreement, including... View More
On 10/23 around 10PM I made reservations by phone for a room at the Holiday Inn Express a few miles away from my home.
A UGI utility crew was working in front of my home looking for a gas leak. As a precaution I made that reservation for safety reason
for myself my wife and small... View More
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answered on Oct 29, 2024
I'm really sorry you had to go through that stressful experience. Denying a reservation based on being a local resident can be troubling and may raise questions about fairness and legality.
Many places have policies to ensure equal treatment for all guests, and refusing service due to... View More
I signed up with Verizon, got 2 free phones from them, stayed with them 9 months, the days I signed up, I was never told that I had to pay for my phone in case of leaving, I decided to move to another carrier, I went to verizon store asked for transfer pin that was needed for the new phone carrier,... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2024
The contract you signed with Verizon was a service contract which included the price of the phones. When you transferred carriers, you still owed for the phones. It doesn't matter what anyone told you, it's the written service agreement that counts.
I have pictures and photos for the least we are to notify him of anything that is broken or has a problem and I have and I have the text messages he sends people but doesn't follow up or follow through with whoever he contracts and now he doesn't care that I'm getting sick and been... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2024
It sounds like you’re in a tough spot, dealing with a serious health and safety issue due to that sewage leak. First off, if you’re getting sick from this situation, it’s important to seek medical attention immediately, and document everything—doctor visits, symptoms, and anything that... View More
In Philadelphia, where it must be similar to NYC, there is a parking authority. I asked their law department the following question and they could not answer, and I just want to know for my records:
Will you please show me the law that states that people who are not engaged in commerce and... View More
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answered on Sep 12, 2024
The authority of a parking authority, like the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA), typically comes from state legislation or municipal code that grants them power to regulate parking in public spaces. For Philadelphia, this authority originates from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2024
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. One option is to discuss the matter with your state's department of insurance - in most states, they handle consumer-related matters involving insurance. Good luck
Rent a center is harassing me threating me with jail and being arrested I paid on time every time I recently went on fmla 4weeks ago and can't pay at the time they won't accept what I can pay I just wanna know my legal rights I live in oregon the rent a center is in washington state can... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
In the United States, you cannot be jailed for debt. While Rent-A-Center may have remedies if you breach the rental agreement, such as repossessing the rented items or suing for the balance owed, they cannot have you arrested or jailed for non-payment. Threatening jail time for debt could... View More
The original plumber sent me an unitemized bill one year after the work. The verbal quote was less than 1/3 of the bill. I asked for more information. He sold the company. I called the new owner and he said I did not have an outstanding bill and all was good. One year later he bills me for the work... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2023
"Can he"?
Sure. Anybody with a couple hundred dollars for the court costs can sue anybody else for any reason.
But can the plaintiff win on what gets filed?
There's the rub, lol. From what you say, it sounds like this plumber's claim would fail. BUT,... View More
elderly gaslighting, manipulation. social security fraud, real estate/financial malfeasance
answered on Oct 1, 2023
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You could consult with a local attorney about signing a power of attorney, or you could check with some of the online services that offer basic legal forms, which can include power of attorney forms. Good luck
I signed a contract with a contractor to do clean-up work in my apartment. The contract was not on paper. Instead it was displayed on his small electronic tablet. I signed on the electronic tablet signature page. Later, I found out there was a second page of contract terms that came AFTER the... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2023
It is unlikely you will find any such law. There is no requirement that the signature page be last. In many common contracts, the signature block is on the front and the terms & conditions are on the back.
The mortgage payments have been getting paid I just want to get away from the person and rid of house ..
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answered on Feb 27, 2023
Short answer is that a mortgage must be satisfied before you sell the house or satisfied at closing. If the mortgage is not satisfied the purchaser will be buying the house subject to the recorded mortgage lien. Please feel free to call my office if you have additional questions.
appraisal. The buyer wants to do the repairs so it passes, but wants me to reimburse him at closing. Doesn't that void the "as is" contract he signed?
answered on Feb 25, 2023
Without knowing what the agreement of sale says, it’s difficult to answer any question about it. In any event, if the buyer’s financing fell through, the agreement probably allows you to terminate the agreement. I doubt the agreement would allow the buyer to even enter onto the property without... View More
I recently sued my landlord in small claims court in PA for double my security deposit and won because they didn't even bother to respond to the case. I'm currently waiting for 30 day appeal period to end and as I've been preparing for any possibile appeal or learning how to collect... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2023
Unfortunately, the amount of the judgement can’t be increased after the judgement has been issued even if it costs you to collect the judgement.
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