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If a visitor to my house doesn't close the front door & if my dog got hit by a car? He already knows the door must be shut completely

Answered 2 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Not likely, especially under the new 51% negligence standard as the argument will be you should have secured your animinal while entertaining guests.  
Not likely, especially under the new 51% negligence standard as the argument will be you should have secured your animinal while entertaining... Read More

how can I maintain the same property tax evaluation on my mothers home who recently passed.

Answered 3 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will need to retain a tax lawyer to address this issue. Problem is that it may cost you as much or more than the tax increase to fight over the increase itself but that is a finainical issue not a legal one.
You will need to retain a tax lawyer to address this issue. Problem is that it may cost you as much or more than the tax increase to fight over the... Read More

Can I legally take my car.

Answered 3 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
No. You will need to get this resolved with the repair shop before they sell your car to pay for the repairs.  If there is a controversy you will need to retain a lawyer to address this ASAP. 
No. You will need to get this resolved with the repair shop before they sell your car to pay for the repairs.  If there is a controversy you... Read More

Do I have a case?

Answered 3 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
The problem here is the 1.5  years that passed before you raised the issue. You will have to prove the damage occured prior to your purchase, that the dealer was aware of the damage and that it was substiantial enough to have disclosed. The dealer may easily defend this claiming that you damaged the frame over the past 2 years and its not thier responsibility. If this is controverted you will need to retain a lawyer to intervene. ... Read More
The problem here is the 1.5  years that passed before you raised the issue. You will have to prove the damage occured prior to your purchase,... Read More

Movers damaged my new built floors. Do they have a fix them?

Answered 3 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
I fyou can show they caused the damage and its substantial. If insurance won't pay you are left to sue the company or make a homeowners claim.
I fyou can show they caused the damage and its substantial. If insurance won't pay you are left to sue the company or make a homeowners claim.

I am seeking the services of an attorney that can redo the deed on a property so the person living in the home can file for ho estradiol exemption

Answered 3 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will need to hire a real estate lawyer for this and may have to risk giving the son clear title to the property. How you protect your property interest is another issue all together. 
You will need to hire a real estate lawyer for this and may have to risk giving the son clear title to the property. How you protect your property... Read More

After the state attorney generals office sends you a letter your the notary commuted fraud on quick claim deed. How do I remove the name from my title

Answered 3 years and 2 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
No where is where "you go" to fix this. You will have to hire a real estate lawyer to sue and get a judge to declare the prior deed void. Unless you can get the other party to deed all the rights back to you voluntarily, which I will assume is NOT the case. 
No where is where "you go" to fix this. You will have to hire a real estate lawyer to sue and get a judge to declare the prior deed void. Unless you... Read More

Can my mom just take my car? it’s paid off. But her name is on the title then mine with “AND” separating. Is she able to just take it from under me?

Answered 3 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
First, its time to start "adulting". If you are a grown adult and dealing with your parents and grand parents buying you are car, you are already in a bad position. That stated if there in an AND with them on the title, you "own" nothing and its plainly not YOURs ...its OURS. So the remedy is plain, you will need to spend your money to get it tagged and pay for the insurance at your expense. This sounds like this is the result of some dispute between you where they are leveraging the car for control. So, the remedy is simple. You paid nothing for the car, so get your things, move out, support yourself and find and pay for your own car. That eliminates any control issues and disputes. Otherwise, if you want the car, and rely on others to support you as an adult, you are stuck with the strings attached. ... Read More
First, its time to start "adulting". If you are a grown adult and dealing with your parents and grand parents buying you are car, you are already in... Read More

I am applying for a home loan but my name is still on an old deed from my previous marriage

Answered 3 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Whether you can get a loan is up to the lenders. Otherwise you will need to hire a divorce lawyer to address the deed issue and any rights you may have. 
Whether you can get a loan is up to the lenders. Otherwise you will need to hire a divorce lawyer to address the deed issue and any rights you may... Read More

I really got a bad deal from a very big car dealership is there any repercussion for them when they charged $10.000 more for a car then it was worth?

Answered 3 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
The car is worth what you agree to pay for it. If you agree to pay more then thats a decision you make as a consumer. This sounds a lot more like you wwere enamoured with getting a particular car and overlooked the details and failed to exercise due diligence. If Carfax wasn't given to you and wanted one, you should have asked or purchased your own. If you claim you asked how much you were paying for the car, got no answer, and went ahead with the deal, again that is on you. You should have walked away and declined the purchase for that reason alone. There should be no confusion about what you were paying for the car, assuming they provided you the standard TILA breakdown in writing. At this point you will need to decide if its worth the expense to hire a lawyer to determine if there are any issues to address. ... Read More
The car is worth what you agree to pay for it. If you agree to pay more then thats a decision you make as a consumer. This sounds a lot more like you... Read More

Is the person I purchased the vehicle from liable to me for the difference in value?

Answered 3 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Not unless you can show they knew of the roll back. Unless this was an expensive car is not likely worth the expense of fighting over it if the seller won't take it back.
Not unless you can show they knew of the roll back. Unless this was an expensive car is not likely worth the expense of fighting over it if the... Read More

i have major furniture damage delivered by a moving company

Answered 4 years and 6 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I hope you are naintaining documentatation with photographs
I hope you are naintaining documentatation with photographs

I cleaned for this lady and she now is accusing me of stealing. I did not steal but she demands I bring back what was stolen. What do I do.

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   2 Answers
Nothing - you can't return what you didn't take. 
Nothing - you can't return what you didn't take. 

I did a down payment to someone that owns a dealer! Now I don’t what the car. II asked for my money back. It’s $1500,00 this could be a case?

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Not a viable one. Thats what a deposit is for - and you don't get them back simply because you change your mind, as it would defeat the purpose. Equally for 1500.00 you will spend that much or more tryng to get the money back even if you were entitled to a refund. 
Not a viable one. Thats what a deposit is for - and you don't get them back simply because you change your mind, as it would defeat the purpose.... Read More

Sue a store for scammig

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Without details it impossible to tell. Generally, you can't sue a store for puffery or sales pitches. 
Without details it impossible to tell. Generally, you can't sue a store for puffery or sales pitches. 

Car mileage rolled back

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will likely need to retain a lawyer and address this with the dealer - typically for a refund. You can also report this to law enforcement to see if there is some criminal aspect to this. 
You will likely need to retain a lawyer and address this with the dealer - typically for a refund. You can also report this to law enforcement to see... Read More

Automobile car title.... fraud

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
YOU need a NY lawyer not a Florida one
YOU need a NY lawyer not a Florida one

I bring my scooter in this place every week this one day a lady tells me I cant bring it in but there r no bike racks or nothing to chain them to

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
No - there is no free lawyer and a lawsuit for every offense you suffer. You equally have no right to bring your scooter into the store. You can find someplace to lock it up or shop elsewhere where there is a bike rack. 
No - there is no free lawyer and a lawsuit for every offense you suffer. You equally have no right to bring your scooter into the store. You can find... Read More

this questions is about consumer law: what can I do if I bought a preowned vehicle and within the first month the engine failed and now the dealer

Answered 4 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
If there was no warranty, you are likely stuck unless you can prove some level of fraud on sellers part. 
If there was no warranty, you are likely stuck unless you can prove some level of fraud on sellers part. 

What recourse do I have?

Answered 4 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
No way to tell other than its virtually impossible that you would have a vehicle delivered to your home and cancel 2 days prior and (a) expect there to be no expenses charged and (b) that there was no document signed or endorsed that would obligate you in some way. That you would wire any money, let alone a large sum, under such circumstances is candily foolish. That said, unless or untiol there is an issue that develops there is no possible means to address all the scenarios... Read More
No way to tell other than its virtually impossible that you would have a vehicle delivered to your home and cancel 2 days prior and (a) expect there... Read More

Is it unlawful if a used car dealership will only help me pay a portion of a repair if I sign an agreement stating that I will not publish any comment

Answered 4 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Unless you had a warranty - they are not required to pay for a thing - so you have some choices to make. You can pay for the repairs yourself and express your opinions as you choose or have them pay for part of it and make the deal the demand. 
Unless you had a warranty - they are not required to pay for a thing - so you have some choices to make. You can pay for the repairs yourself and... Read More

Receipt for my eyeglasses does not include the item names. Is it legal?

Answered 4 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
THere is no legal requirement for reciept information. 
THere is no legal requirement for reciept information. 

Do I need a lawyer to assist me with getting a refund for defective product after several attempts to contact company?

Answered 4 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Hard to justify over a 900.00 item as you will spend more than that on legal fees. Especially if this is an internet item and worse a drop shipped foreign product. There is likely a process to go through where you will need to send the item back to the manufacturer, typically at your cost, for a warranty repair. ... Read More
Hard to justify over a 900.00 item as you will spend more than that on legal fees. Especially if this is an internet item and worse a drop shipped... Read More

Car dealership charges

Answered 4 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This all depends on whether Fla. Stat. 559 applies and what paperwork you signed when the car. Idf they violated that provision they only can charge $100.00. 
This all depends on whether Fla. Stat. 559 applies and what paperwork you signed when the car. Idf they violated that provision they only can charge... Read More

How do i get started?

Answered 4 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This makes no sense. How do you go from buying a car to a refund issue without explanation. If you made a deposit to HOLD the vehicle while you sorted out your finances you may have a different issue than a down payment on a vehicle where you signed a purchase contract. Then you claim you sell something Carmax. This fact pattern makes no sense. ... Read More
This makes no sense. How do you go from buying a car to a refund issue without explanation. If you made a deposit to HOLD the vehicle while you... Read More
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