This week I tried to dig up some of the drain which never worked to see if I could fix it. I found out that about 30 ft only had gravel and no drain pipe installed (right in the problem area) Do I have any recourse?
answered on Sep 6, 2019
Unless you have some sort of a written guaranty or warranty, probably not.
My electric bill has been unusually high, so I called them. They informed me I had a 3rd party supplier on my bill I was unaware of. I called said 3rd party and they informed me that I had added them to my account last summer. Going through the details it came across that my sister had given them... View More 
answered on Aug 30, 2019
I would suggest you file a complaint with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
Here is a link to resources on the process and directions on how to file a complaint:
http://www.puc.state.pa.us/filing_resources/filing_complaints.aspx
Note that the PUC specifically... View More
I paid registration fees to an event services business to attend several events they were hosting. I am unable to attend these events and and I notified them months in advance. I did sign a contract that stated registration fees are non-refundable, however I had an option to find another vendor... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2019
Perhaps. But you may not be able to sue them in the small claims court where you live.
The problem is that the person who is leaving is the one that provided the security deposit. And I don't believe that the remaining person can afford the rent by themself. The lease expires at the end of the year. Who do I hold responsible? Who's security deposit am I holding?
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answered on Aug 9, 2019
What does your lease state? If they both signed the lease, they are both responsible.
I know the guy and he could rewrite those identifications to exhibit his knowledge about each of the patents. Also what does the 'grant' detail as a per say award to the person. Plus, would you be clear with returning the answers and does a 'grant' expire and who is eligible to... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2019
There isn't enough information provided to actually answer this properly. If the local branch is a franchisee typically you cannot go after the franchisor. However, more facts are needed to truly respond properly.
My husband & I signed a purchase agreement for a new house. The construction will begin now. During the closing which will happen in November, Is there a chance to get out of it just for me? What are the circumstances that I might face?
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answered on Jul 12, 2019
You need to review the purchase agreement to determine what your rights are. The agreement should state what your legal obligations are.
I went to welfare today and told the guy at the desk I didn't want child support. After talking for a while and signing a few papers I found out one of the papers was to find the father after I told him I didn't want it done. Can I stop them from finding the dad if I don't want child support?
answered on Jul 10, 2019
I'm not 100% sure, but it's my understanding that DPW may require you to seek child support before you're qualified to receive public assistance yourself. Either that, or *DPW* will file a petition for child support against Father to seek reimbursement for the public assistance you... View More
$10,000 judgement against me for leaving a lease early. It was due to me being hit by a car, out of work, couldn't afford my rent. Then I was stuck in a snowstorm couldn't make it to court they entered a judgement against me even though I requested a continuance.
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answered on Jul 9, 2019
Contact the plaintiffs attorney and make arrangements to resolve this.
We signed a contract with a window company. We filled out the credit application jointly (my husband and I). It was denied and the window company reapplied seperately to different companies to get us the financing. They did not check with us regarding this and it has now hit out credit report as... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2019
Sorry to inform you but "hitting your credit rating twice" is not actionable at law because you cannot prove any damages. At best you can complain about the creditor to the credit reporting agency--who probably has a file on this same window company.
P.S. The credit application... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2019
If the entire debt has been paid--including any late fees--The seller is required to give you a title.
We did not put an end date on it. We slipped up. We just did a Demand for Payment giving him 10 days too pay or we go to the DJ and now he is fighting us because there is no end date.
answered on Jun 13, 2019
Proceed to adjudication, even with the incomplete contract. Buyers who take advantage of silly mistakes to avoid paying for the property are not well-liked by most judges.
They asked to rent the garage for 45 days after closing, now they want 90 days rent free because of the closing cost they have to cover due to the FHA loan stipulations! I had planned on opening my own business in this garage! Is that legal?
answered on May 30, 2019
Unless there is some written agreement otherwise, the sellers cannot just take over your garage--after closing. So you do not have to allow them any more storage time, especially free storage time.
I am the plaintiff in a civil suit (domestic violence) and was counter-sued. I eventually had to go pro se because I ran out of money. The firm representing the other side has since taken to having multiple junior lawyers contact me and when asked about the issue, was told that rules of evidence... View More
answered on May 28, 2019
Here are answers to your three questions:
"My questions: a. am I entitled to a single point of contact?" Answer: No.
b. can I insist on written communication to keep things straight? Answer: Yes, but they may not agree to it.
c. how do I deal with a conference... View More
answered on May 28, 2019
I am unaware of any bar association in the United States that does not allow its licensed lawyers to split or share fees with any other LICENSED lawyer in any other state. So, unless the rules of the PA Bar Association forbid its licensed lawyers from splitting legal fees with any lawyers who are... View More
I already paid for all the materials
answered on May 14, 2019
Yes, unless there is a written contract that says otherwise. Your very best bet here is to go through with the rest of the VERBAL contract and let the contractor finish the work he promised to do. (And get a contract in writing.)
I submitted a bid on a property that was being sold by another nonprofit agency and the real estate agent ignored our submission.
answered on Apr 30, 2019
It's up to the property holder as to whether they wish to respond. Common courtesy would suggest they respond. You may always submit a bid to the officers /board of the non-profit. But like any seller, they may decline if it doesn't match their offer. An offer of sale is for a stated... View More
We had a contract with a home improvement company. We did give them a few months as a due date in the contract date. They were little late getting done, but we found out some defects as the contractor never got permits. We had to pay for the permits and some work. The original contractor never... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2019
Assuming it's a written contract you have 4 years. Runs from the date they breach the contract. However if the contract was signed two years ago you're well within the period.
the cat is know miss and i would love my cat back there are responsible for this action
answered on Apr 18, 2019
To the best of my knowledge there is no answer to this question, in part because it is not a legal question. Leave the window open a few days to see if your cat will come back home.
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