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answered on May 10, 2021
Yes, an express warranty is what most people think of as a warranty, one that is promised by a seller usually in writing. An implied warranty is a bit different. It is one that is implied by the law, in other words, one that is essentially required by law and therefore present whether there is a... View More 
Is this a case or am I just petty?
I am so livid I am shaking!!!
answered on Apr 28, 2021
I'm sorry, no question is asked here. To determine if you have a viable case I recommend sitting down with an attorney who practices in the area of concern.
Best of luck.
I contacted the seller and they said I am allowed to resell them and I will put a warning label on the package stating that there is dry ice inside but should there be any other things I should be concerned about legally? I don want to be sued or get in trouble so could you state some precautions... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2021
If there is a problem you can bet people will look at you. Check with your state health department/department of agriculture. You may be required to have certain licenses and refridgeration if you are going to sell frozen food products, particularly meats.
On July 20, 2020 I signed a contract for windows for my home (around $7,000). On 9/10 I got an e-mail telling me the windows would be ready 10/29. It is now 2/26/21 and they tell me they will install on 3/29. On 2/11/21 I sent them an e-mail stating that as a commission salesperson the bottom... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2021
A lawyer would have to review the actual contract terms to determine if you have a right to cancel, whether their delay was a breach of contract or if the virus lockdown excuses the delay, or whether they failed to comply with all the required consumer protection notices and right of cancellation... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2021
Assuming they did not get your consent to a transfustion, you technically have a claim for battery. However there are many legal issues, and you should 1) not ask or tell medstaff you are thinking of a claim but ask general open ended questions if you are asking them , 2) get legal advice from a... View More
I hired a roofing contractor to replace my roof. All he have done is tarp the areas that were leaking. However, once my insurance cut the check, he said he needed the whole check to replace my roof but, 25% of the check was supposed to be used for the drywall repairs on the inside. He also said I... View More
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answered on Jan 4, 2021
This will depend on what the contract you signed said. Most of the time for roof repair you are required to make payments in intervals, with the full amount due upon completion. If the contract was silent on that, then you should not have to prepay unless specifically stated.
If there was... View More
Paid $600 for car I have title and keys. Also paid $300 for a trailer no title. Now the trailer is impounded and the person on the title doesn't want to sell it to me but her boyfriend already took my money
answered on Nov 10, 2020
Yes, you can get into trouble for selling things that do not belong to you. That's both fraud and theft.
Within a few months the same issue began. We contacted the company who performed the initial work and through numerous attempts and 8 missed appointments on the company's end, the issue is still not fixed and our renters are threatening to move out. Additionally, the septic company instructed... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2020
You can sue the contractor in small claims court up to $6000. Check your local court for the form to file. But you must present proof that the work was not done properly, so have another contractor inspect and provide a written quote for repairs. Or use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local... View More
He has lived here over 20 years. I know the land lord is terminating this lease because he cant raise the rent to what he gets from new tenants.. he also has wants to make renovations on this apartment. Wich I understand. But does my friend have to be homeless because of the landlords needs
answered on Sep 24, 2020
If the tenant's lease is not expiring, landlord cannot make him leave until the end of the lease term. But if the tenant's lease is expiring, then unless the lease gives tenant an automatic renewal or a right to renew, landlord is not under any obligation to renew or extend the lease... View More
While I was in the hospital my husband took over my hunt for a contractor to complete roof/siding/gutter and potentially window replacement. He arranged and signed an agreement with a contractor. The agreement only covers items in the event we would be rewarded money from the insurance. I am also... View More
answered on Sep 16, 2020
You question cannot be answered without a review of the contract. The contractor might not have complied with all the consumer protection requirements, which could allow you to terminate it. You can try terminating it yourself, but the contractor might then sue you. Or you can use the Find a... View More
I been living in this home for 16 years and i finally decided to ask him can I put some work into the home and it costs me 15,000 and it made the value of the home go up, he can now charge $800 instead of 200$ in rent, So he wants to evict me out of the house, can I sue for that money out of that... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2020
You may have a case for unjust enrichment, contact an attorney to discuss how to file the claim and what you need to allergies
Won't go above appraisal
answered on Aug 28, 2020
Either seller has to agree to a lower price, or buyer can't get a loan and close the purchase - so the contract must be terminated.
Buyer has no more money and mortgage company won't approve loan for more than appraisal what options does buyer have and realitor puts house back on market and doesn't tell buyer trying to buy
answered on Aug 28, 2020
If buyer cannot get a loan,and is unable to get money to close the purchase, then buyer should terminate the contract under the financing contingency, and seller should return the earnest money to buyer. The realtor should have buyer and seller sign a contract termination and mutual release. Or... View More
We put $7000 down payment at a dealership on a truck that was coming from the manufacturer. We were told it would be in “any day”. It’s been nearly 4 weeks. No truck.
Everyday the dealer says it should be here “any day”.
We just want to walk away. We want our down... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2020
It depends on what your contract says. A lawyer may be able to look over the contract for you and determine how/when you can get out of it.
answered on Aug 22, 2020
Generally, a private company doesn't have to tell you anything.
Received the car. What am I to do?
answered on Aug 13, 2020
If you have it in writing that they agreed to repair a dent in the roof, you can likely sue them for the damages. If it's not in writing, you're probably out of luck.
We had a house fire, my contractor was given $40k, pulled no permits to work on my house, barely did any work and the work he did do was incorrect and has to be redone. He will not give the money back and at this point will not return phone calls.
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answered on Jul 21, 2020
This sounds like a violation of Ohio's home construction statute. I recommend bringing an action against him and seeking a claim against his municipal bond.
Most retailers in our area are refusing cash payment and instead are requiring you to pay via card or some sort of cash app.
answered on Jul 16, 2020
Yes, it is legal for a private business to accept only some sorts of payments and to refuse cash payments. A governmental institution or chartered bank cannot refuse cash.
I had a bank account with Huntington National Bank back in 2003. I helped a friend get a rental car so he could go see about his daughter that was in the hospital in New York. The rental payment and everything went fine with no problems. Two weeks later I was informed that my account was overdrawn... View More
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answered on Jul 13, 2020
Is someone actually bringing a claim against you? It's unclear from the question. Determining the statute of limitations depends on what cause of action they're bringing.
ago that was sold to a different company that now using a third party collector that sent a collections letter can id dispute based on sol or no?
answered on Jul 6, 2020
You might be able to claim an FDCPA violation as well. A good attorney should be able to give you a hand at little to no cost to you.
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