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I recently receive my rental report history and I have a balance for $36,575 with zero late fees zero late payments zero court dates so I called the company and I asked them how did I and why do I have a balance of $36,575 they told me they don’t know the person who used to work for the... View More 
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answered on Feb 5, 2022
I would need to read the document to advise you on it. Try to attach it to a question here, and I can review it. Otherwise you can call my office.
I really need more info here.
It's a very large slab of wood worth over 1000 in it's raw form. It is really heavy so I have to get help to move it (31, F) There have been several times when he could have stated his sudden belief of ownership, but even the day it came into question he tried to hide what he was doing... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2022
Don't go trespassing, and especially not during the nighttime with the intent to recover property that he thinks belongs to him. If he has a decent attorney, he would probably get away with shooting you dead under those circumstances.
Frankly, this sounds like a matter for civil... View More
Both parties live in Texas, I know where she works, and lives, but I have it on good authority she will be moving sometime this year (2022). She doesn't have many (probably any) assets, rents the house she and her family live in (she's engaged, but not legally married, they have 1 kid... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2022
Most of the small claims courts and local courts have pamphlets which generally discuss ways to collect a judgment and what to file. That said, depending the amount of the judgment, you might best be served to contact a collection attorney and at a minimum seek a consultation on how to proceed and... View More
Hello im getting sued by LVNV FUNDING LLC. For the amount of $1456.73 for credit card debt. I was wondering if i could settle the debt before going to court and if so how to go abour that. Ive never been sued so i have no idea what to even do or who to contact. My citation papers were served on... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2022
It's extremely important for you to file an answer in a case like this, so they do not get a default judgment against you. For this amount of money, it's probably not cost-effective to hire an attorney, but if it was for a larger amount, definitely seek counsel.
And to... View More
I was in a hit and run car accident in September resulting in severe damage to my left foot and left hand. We have met our deductible and out of pocket max with medical insurance due to the surgeries I have required. I will have to pay those again when the new year comes because I am still... View More
answered on Dec 22, 2021
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your aggravation being compounded by the demand for the repayment of cost of your medical services. Unfortunately, these situations can arise where health insurance carriers assert liens against... View More
We got ripped off by a solar company in 2020, when we were busy working 16+ hour days while taking care of kids at home. The salesperson said that the panels would cover 100% of our electric needs but it only covers 75% at best and the payments are as much as the electric costs without solar. The... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2021
unfortunately, you can't simply "remove" a UCC financing statement. It has to be done either by court order after a lawsuit or by agreement of the parties. What your rights are regarding these representations depends in large part on what your contract with the solar panel company... View More
I am in Texas, and bought a car from a Buy Here Pay Here dealership a few months ago. I ended running into financial troubles, and the car was repossessed. Because my financial situation was so bad at the time, I ended up letting the car go. After doing some research I learned they could still... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2021
They can still collect it and will attempt to collect it in the future. Be very careful dealing with the car lot.
My application (which I submitted in March) was neglected, handled improperly, and went against protocol for the review process. It is still in review today. As a result I was forced to either face eviction or not renew my lease at my appartment. When I contacted the program, they specifically... View More
The plaintiff (a collection agency) has a retained attorney on record the one who filed the lawsuit, but another attorney claiming to be from the same law firm sent me an email trying to settle outside court. Should I correspond with him considering he’s not the attorney on file? Can he do that?... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2021
A Texas attorney could advise best, as collection practices can involve state law. However you await a response for two weeks. As a starting point, you could reach out to the first attorney to ascertain what is going on in terms of being contacted by more than one attorney. You ask how to proceed... View More
Every time we called for a payment arrangement they said wait 30 days and call us back because they had not processed our returns. In the mean time we paid $350/month towards $29,000 from 2017 audit and 2018 and 2019 taxes. We got a payment arrangement and after that they filed a tax lien. Is... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2021
The IRS can file a tax lien if your debt is over a certain amount and/or if you are not having the payments direct debited from your account.
So summer 2020 I signed a lease for a college apt. I decided it was a better financial decision for me not to move in and the apartment company refused to cancel the lease since it was a legal document. However I told them weeks before move in me, nor my co applicant (my mom) could afford it. I... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2021
The landlord has an obligation to try to find a new tenant, and you're not liable after they do. (It's not clear to me what the $4425 represents.) If you owe the money and can't pay, they can sue you and your mother, and get a judgment against you both for the amount due, plus... View More
Because I cross the state line and do not let them know they're saying that they're going to put this charge on me of fraudulent use of vehicle
answered on Apr 23, 2021
It seems like you described a problem but didn't ask a question. Without knowing more, the main thing I can say is that making the payment ASAP is probably going to be the cheapest, easiest, quickest, and most painless way out of the situation.
I paid $3000 to a lawyer who assured me of good things. My husband even denied a plea bargain with the state because this lawyer said he would and he can get a better one. But now he never answers and the state wants my husband to do even more time now. He now even has warrants that he didn't... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2021
An attorney has an obligation to respond to his or her client, which in this case is your husband. Even if you were the one who originally retained the attorney, it should be your husband who is calling or texting. If you don't get responses in a couple of days then send an email. If you... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2021
They should be legal as the law that banned them (dealing with switchblade knives and anything similar) was repealed.
Want to sell house later without any liens being placed ,he is currently living in house.
answered on Feb 9, 2021
If the house is homestead, the lien won't attach.
When you say you two have a "life estate deed together" I don't know what that means. A life estate is only the right to use the house during your lifetime. Presumably one of you has a life estate and the other has... View More
Debtor says he'll file bankruptcy & we won't get anything. True?
answered on Jan 27, 2021
If you have a judgment and don't try to collect by seizing assets, what was the point of getting the judgment?
What many debtors who threaten bankruptcy (and their creditors) don't understand is that if the asset is exempt, they're going to keep it whether they file... View More
Does he get to keep 2, since he lives in his girlfriend's house and she drives? Is the deputy supposed to search the DMV for all vehicles owned by the deadbeat? If there is a first lien holder on the vehicle, will that lien holder get the proceeds of the auction and we get what's leftover?
answered on Jan 27, 2021
The debtor gets to keep one vehicle that they own; he can't simply supply car(s) to someone he lives with. However, the deputy typically does not do any searches - you'll need to tell them what to look for.
As to lienholders, they get the first money out of the sale -... View More
We won our case in small claims court against a deadbeat renter who did a great deal of damage to our rental home. The amount awarded was over $13,300. We followed up with the Writ of Execution 30 days later. The deputy sheriff has served the demand letter. The renter has 3 cars and 3 motorcycles... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2021
Take the assets. The debtor will lose them in a bankruptcy - he's only allowed one car per licensed driver in the house, and he can pick which one he wants. The others should be picked up immediately. The deputy doesn't know bankruptcy law, and the debtor hasn't called a... View More
Construction is still going on in the area and no facilities available because of COVID.
answered on Jan 20, 2021
Look at the deed restrictions, Bylaws and Rules of the association to see what they can and can't charge, and whether there are limits to the increases.
Here is the Timeline:
April - I received a bill from the Hospital. June – Hospital agreed to place my payment on hold under their Pandemic-time policy.
June/July - Received two letters from a DCA. I called DCA to inform that my account was under hold. October - The hospital... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2020
Yes. It may also be a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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