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My mother was dating a man who took out a mortgage for the home they live in. He left the home due to a dispute, wants to do what is best for her and is asking her to sell home through a lawyer, she is in need of someone to settle this situation civilly with his lawyer, help her review and... View More 
answered on Sep 5, 2024
Your mother should consult a real estate attorney to help navigate this situation since she’s not on the mortgage. The attorney can review the mortgage and title documents, ensure any agreement with her former partner is legally binding, and negotiate terms with his lawyer. A Power of Attorney... View More
I just traded my 2017 ford mustang in for a 2024 model, today the title for the 2017 came In the mail and it had my name listed as the owner , I’m confused as to why did the title come in my name ?
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answered on Apr 21, 2024
When you trade in a vehicle, the dealership typically handles the transfer of ownership and title to the new owner (which would be the dealership in this case). However, there can be a delay between the time you trade in your old vehicle and when the title transfer is officially processed by the... View More
The credit card is only in the name of the deceased.
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answered on Jan 25, 2024
In the situation you've described, where a phone was given to you by someone who has since passed away, and the phone's credit balance is unpaid, there are a few considerations under South Carolina law. First, the responsibility for the unpaid balance typically falls to the estate of the... View More
I am being sued by a junk debt buyer in commons plea court in South Carolina. I plan on filing an answer to the summons. When should I file a motion to compel arbitration? Should I put it in my answer? Or file just the motion in place of the answer?
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answered on Jan 3, 2024
In South Carolina, when you're faced with a lawsuit by a junk debt buyer and you believe arbitration is the correct venue for the dispute, the timing of filing a motion to compel arbitration is crucial. Typically, this motion should be filed early in the case, ideally at the same time as or... View More
When enrolled in the program my partner was given a daily fee of $7.55 or $52.85 weekly or $105.70 bi-weekly. And he's in a program that is for Greenville and Spartanburg county residents only. But he's a Berkeley county resident. He's now paying up to $200 bi-weekly. They do not... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2024
This would be dependent upon the actual agreement or contract he signed. Some contracts allow for variations in pricing due to market conditions, etc. Some do not. So it just depends what he signed and agreed to at the time of initiation of the relationship. He may also have a cancellation... View More
I own a cleaning business and a contractor wants me to do some work but before the give me access to properties they said I had to pay for the temporary refundable surety tax insurance. They said they wouldn't accept the business insurance I have
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answered on Oct 22, 2024
It’s wise to approach this situation with caution. Temporary refundable surety tax insurance isn’t a common requirement in standard business practices. Legitimate contractors typically rely on standard insurance policies to ensure coverage and compliance.
Paying for an unfamiliar... View More
I recently got a promotion for my company’s first overseas contract. Being the first, my company did not know all that was required to have me start work in the new place. So they sent me overseas with no mission visa and had me working for 3 months before allowing me to then go back to the U.S.... View More
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answered on Oct 13, 2024
I'm sorry you're experiencing this situation. It's important to reach out to a qualified attorney who can provide you with the appropriate guidance.
Do they have to tell me a bout this bed bug problem before or when I rent
Greenville SC
answered on Sep 18, 2024
Bedbugs can often be a difficult case to establish. They can be argued from various different angles, a common one being that they are attributable to a claimant's personal belongings and laundering practices. Good luck
He made verbal promises to me and my aunts.
answered on Apr 3, 2024
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could compile all proof you have of the transaction and discuss with the people handling the estate. You could also consider consulting with an attorney to look into the matter. Good luck
answered on Mar 10, 2024
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. With the brief Q & A format here, it could be difficult for attorneys to review a contract. Something like that would usually require a consult. There is a section here, "Find an Attorney,"... View More
The property manager said the cameras weren’t working at the time of the robbery but the district manager said they do work they need the monitors fixed. I haven’t received any updates or anything from the public storage. They haven’t fixed the walls that were damaged in the unit either.... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2023
You should make a claim on your insurance for the value of the stolen items. Your insurance company will be subrogated to any lawsuit you may file. If the thieves are identified, you likely have a very good lawsuit against them, but they may not have any non-exempt assets to satisfy any judgment... View More
The agreement wrote on paper was I pay off the loan she used the property as collateral for. I pay taxes etc. It was like a rent to own deal.
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answered on Jul 3, 2023
Hire a SC attorney to sue for breach of contract. Otherwise you will never get a Deed. And you could be foreclosed on or subject to a tax sale at any time.
The Purchase was made in June of 2021
answered on Jun 29, 2023
There is only a 5 day unilateral right of rescission for the purchase of South Carolina timeshares under the SC Timeshare Act. However, you should consult with a Timeshare Attorney regarding exit options, as there may be options that exist to assist you in divesting yourself of your timeshare... View More
No contract for job. Incomplete and shoddy work. Taking too long to complete. Asking for money and has never presented us with an invoice or an accounting of what has been paid. Now asking for $10k. This may turn into a civil lit/contract law situation
answered on Jun 29, 2023
Although you do not have a written contract, presumably you do have a verbal contract, which is the verbal agreement for the work to be done and the compensation to be paid. It would be a good idea to preserve all of your evidence now, as you noted, it may turn into a civil litigation/contract... View More
I put a down payment on a vehicle and signed the paperwork but the car dealership created a fake driver’s license for me to get licensing which is what has made me not want the vehicle after concentration he kept telling me it’s legal and I wouldn’t get into trouble which is the only reason I... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2023
My initial answer is yes, you should get your money back. Even though you signed the contract, you never took possession of the vehicle. The reason should not be an issue. You never took delivery of the vehicle so one of the conditions to make the contract never occurred.
Another... View More
The petitioner is indigent, has mental and physical disabilities, the trustee has been committing frauds and not distributing his money so he can’t pay for an attorney. Can the court appoint an attorney and order the trustee to pay for it or get him an attorney probono? I have been assisting him... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2023
You should consult an attorney about appointing a guardian of the person because of his physical and mental disabilities.
answered on Jan 13, 2023
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for five weeks. It could depend on the terms of the contract. A local attorney could advise meaningfully if they reviewed the contract with you. Good luck
I went to Toyota dealer and asked about a specific vehicle that is showing online that it’s in transit, so after checking the salesman said that it would arrive on Thursday 29th of Dec, so I went ahead and sold my vehicle on Tuesday the 27Th and got a rental till the 29th and put a deposit 1000$... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2023
Legally, you may have a case against the dealer. The case is likely not worth pursuing using an attorney. The reason is that the damages you have suffered are minor. You can buy a different vehicle and mitigate your damages. A lawsuit is an expensive thing to pursue and any recovery is likely... View More
I applied for a credit card with a company that had closed my account previously during COVID 19. One of the reasons for denial on the denial letter stated I was denied because I did not meet that company expectations for account usage on a previous account. I requested they explain what activity... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2022
No, it does not have to provide you detailed reasoning in writing.
answered on Sep 4, 2022
This is an interesting question. The common law rule on contracts is that any party to a contract has a legal duty to disclose to the other party any fact that would materially affect that party’s decision to enter into an agreement. For example, as a personal matter, I would not purchase a... View More
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