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My father had an AMEX card for 50+ years. He was allowed to give me my own card. I used it only for emergencies, but then my husband lost his job and we started using it to pay bills. Also, I gave him use of it for expenses for his small biz.
We cancelled the card recently bc the debt was... View More 
answered on Aug 4, 2017
You cannot stop the calls. It is his debt. AMEX will settle for half in a lump sum, typically, or give a payout. Your dad is not judgment proof, and he will be sued. You need to get authority from him to settle the account and be prepared to pay.
I understand that I can file a complaint with the Police and AG for the bad check. However, I am not certain whether NY or CA is the correct jurisdiction. I have tried to convince client to fix bad check and work out balance. Client refuses in part because he believes that I have threatened him... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2017
While either NY or CA can be the correct jurisdiction, it is easier to hire a CA lawyer, as that is where the money will be to collect.
I received an email without my name on it indicating that I may owe money to someone. Email from Public Records Service at 150 Motor Parkway,Suite 401, Hauppauge, NY.
answered on Jul 12, 2017
You can contact the AG to determine if the company is a valid collection agency, and you can contact the NY Bar to determine if the lawyer is licensed in NY. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney... View More
I received notice on 06/04/2016 for Judgment, which I immediately paid. I never received mailed warrant dated May 2016 - my rental home's address is out of sequence and I consistently not get my mail or get it very late (when neighbors return it).
This is the second time our life has been in jeopardy. We had a gas leak as well that they didnt take serious. Office is very rude. We pay our rent on time
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answered on Jul 7, 2017
Put the complaints in writing and file a petition in the landlord / tenant court to break the lease. Once you have an order from the court the landlord will have no recourse against you to collect rent.
a garbage company has picked up our garbage for almost 17 years. last week they sent us a bill for over $6000 and a notice of theft of services. we thought it was included in our local taxes. do i have to pay this bill.
answered on Jul 5, 2017
The statute of limitations is six years, so no claim can be made for the first 11 years. As to the rest, you may have a defense if there was never any prior bill or notice.
Move from new York to Florida.
morning multiple times a week for the purposes of filing a complaint with the FTC for violating the FDCPA?
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answered on May 17, 2017
There is no interest, by definition, once it has been satisfied. Interest on $0 is $0.
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answered on May 8, 2017
What case? What court? You have to give more information.
I paid off my 2002 highlander in full and Toyota is withholding my title. They sued me in court for $3000.00 for "fees" that they couldn't prove I owed or what they were for. The judge dismissed the case without prejudice and when I wrote a letter to them and their attorneys for my... View More
answered on May 4, 2017
Anything you would do would cost more than the car has to be worth at this point. I would sell it to a junk dealer.
answered on May 3, 2017
Typically you can report such violations to the state who pursues fines against the collector. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2017
Is this a collections action that you're asking about? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
Judgement debtor resides on Is. of HI. Kamuela.
answered on Apr 12, 2017
You need to hire a Hawaiian lawyer and have the judgment docketed there. It is a simple procedure. You do not need to start over.
She has about $2000 in her account and has about $9000 in debt. I am getting mixed info. I should open an account and others saying not to bother. The debtors will handle it.
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answered on Mar 29, 2017
It's pretty easy to open a small estate proceeding at the Surrogate's court, I would recommend that and then just advice each creditor that they can be paid pro rata from the estate's bank account which you will fund with the $2K.
FDCPA violation. How can I prove the time of the calls if they're calling my landline and I don't have caller ID?
answered on Mar 21, 2017
It depends on where you got the judgment, which your post does not say.
Was being sued for a hosp bill for which I provided ample proof that bill was not owed. Insurance co rejected hospital claim because it was a duplicate bill for which the hospital had already been paid. Additionally, I was not the person who signed the form taking responsibility for any bills... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2017
Whatever your deal is the stipulation should follow. If it were me, I always call the other side before making changes. Might be fine, might not be.
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