Legal Questions and Answers
Can I be sued for selling a car 'as is' not knowing it had been totaled?
I am a private seller who sold a vehicle to another individual. The car was great for me and the man test drove the car and asked many questions about the car to which I answered honestly. The transaction was VERY informal no signatures no contracts and cash on delivery. 8 mos later now the individual contacts me saying he is trying to sell the car and that car fax says it's be...
09/18/2009 | Category: Automobiles | State: Tennessee | #18690Can I Put a Lien on Property for Unpaid Rent in California?
I WANT TO PUT A LEAN ON THERE BUSINESS & PERSONAL PROPRERTY DUE TO OWNING 29,514.99 FOR RENT NOT PAID AND WANT TO GET A JUDGEMENT ON THEM, IS THAT POSSIBLE.
09/18/2009 | Category: Judgment Liens | State: California | #18688What can I do if my contractor did poor work and did not finish the job?
A contractor we hired to do some painting and home repair just quit working on our home without notice. There are things that are not finished or that we are unhappy with, but he has sent us a bill. What are our legal rights?
09/18/2009 | Category: Contractors | State: Texas | #18681What can I do if I suspect my neighbors are selling illegal drugs from their home?
What can a home owner do when they suspect drugs are being sold from a residence across the street? There is traffic in and out of the house at all hours of the day and night. There is no music being played so how can we fall under disturbance of the peace? This is a nightmare for us. It goes on until 4:00 in the morning and tonight is one of those nights. The cars come an...
09/18/2009 | Category: Criminal | State: Colorado | #18680Did my landlord violate my lease by putting the building up for sale?
We have a one year lease on the condo we live in. The lease will expire on 4/30/10. Our landlord has just put the condo up for sale.The landlord wants us to remain in the condo until it is sold. We would prefer to be able to move out at any time now since we will eventually have to move when it is sold anyhow. Has the landlord broken our lease and we are forced to remain and sh...
09/17/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: Washington | #18678How do I terminate a month to month lease that followed the expiration of a written lease?
I live in NH. I have a housing problem. My lease expired in August 2008. It states that 'as of August 2008, this Agreement is terminated.' I have not signed another lease with my landlord, but have been paying monthly since. I had not seen or heard from him since. I have just called him to give him a 30 day notice that I will be leaving, and he said that I couldn't. He said tha...
09/17/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: New Hampshire | #18677Can I get a contractor to sign a waiver when the job is over budget and not complete?
We hired a contractor to do work for our business. We secured an SBA loan and received a quote from him as required by the bank. We had known him previously, and no contract was signed. We have paid him 50% more than his original quote and the project has taken four months longer than promised. His last bill we refused to pay as we did not see that he had done any work just...
09/17/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: California | #18675What effect will a personal reckless driving charge have on my CDL license?
I am a c.d.l. licensed truck driver and got a reckless driving ticket in my personal vehicle paid a 170.00 dollar fine and informed my employer as required. My license was not suspended. My question is what can law enforcement do when I am pulled in for a inspection and they run a license check?
09/17/2009 | Category: Automobiles » Traffic Laws | State: Alabama | #18674What can I do about my company's debt that can't be paid?
I HAVE A COMERCIAL LOAN UNDER MY NAME FOR 30K; THE COMPANY LOAN WAS TAKING 11% OF THE CREDIT CARD MONTHLY BUSINESS SALES, AROUND $3,300.00, FROM MY BUSINESS CHECKING ACCOUNT,SINCE I CLOSE THE BUSINESS ON MARCH 2009 AND THE CHECKING ACCOUNT TOO, THE COMPANY LOAN COULD NOT GET THE MONTHLY PAYMENT FROM ME, I HAVE NOT ANSWERED ANY OF THE LETTERS, PHONE CALLS AND ADVICES THAT THEY S...
09/17/2009 | Category: Debts and Credit | State: New Mexico | #18673Do furlough days equal a lockout by an employer of union employees?
I am a City of Long Beach, CA employee. We have been directed to take 'furlough' days. We have a 'No Lockout' clause in our MOU. Are furlough days a lockout ?? Please quote the section of Law stating this .
09/17/2009 | Category: Employment | State: California | #18672