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After signing our wedding venue contract, they've renovated with no notice, now it’s not to our liking. Can we get our deposit back?

Answered 3 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This will depend on the terms of the contract and the representations of the parties. You will need to retain a lawyer to intervene if you can't get it sorted. 
This will depend on the terms of the contract and the representations of the parties. You will need to retain a lawyer to intervene if you can't get... Read More

How to properly break a Contingency Agreement

Answered 3 years and 2 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
There is no magic answer to this. Its not a DIY project as you can see. You will need to retain a homeowners insurance lawyer ASAP to address all of these issues. 
There is no magic answer to this. Its not a DIY project as you can see. You will need to retain a homeowners insurance lawyer ASAP to address all of... Read More

what is it called when the seller of a taxi dispatch service works with the manager of the buyers company to overthrow the company and take it back

Answered 3 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
It could be a variety of things starting with fraud or tortious interference in the business. Much of this will revolve around how you protected the business with noncompetes and confidentiality - trade secret documents. You will need to hire a lawyer to address this especially if there is an ongoing purchase contract or financing agreement. ... Read More
It could be a variety of things starting with fraud or tortious interference in the business. Much of this will revolve around how you protected the... Read More

Can I obtain a title

Answered 3 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You are asking the wrong people. This is a question for DMV not random lawyers on the internet. 
You are asking the wrong people. This is a question for DMV not random lawyers on the internet. 

Are all past auto Finance Charges incorporated by seller/dealer into monthly payment waived upon cancellation of PROMOTION by DEALER?

Answered 3 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Sorry - this post makes no sense. Dealers don't give away cars for free which is what you are describing as a "promotion" if you expect that the dealer will continue to make your car payments for you. Soemthing is missing here and you will likely need to address this by hiring a lawyer or bringing this to legal aid for some assistance. ... Read More
Sorry - this post makes no sense. Dealers don't give away cars for free which is what you are describing as a "promotion" if you expect that the... Read More

Do multiple Google reviews from a non customer constitute as libel defamation?

Answered 3 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Its possible. The key is defamatory, nor derogatory, statements made under false pretense support the malicious intent. This is especially true with fake screen names or instigating troll storms as a means of retaliation for other issues. You may want to retain a lawyer to send a cease and desist/retraction letter to the offender.... Read More
Its possible. The key is defamatory, nor derogatory, statements made under false pretense support the malicious intent. This is especially true with... Read More

What legal options do we have with a builder who is taking too long to build our house?

Answered 3 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This is a contract issue. You will need to hire a construction lawywer to address how increased cost of building materials and delays impacts your contract.
This is a contract issue. You will need to hire a construction lawywer to address how increased cost of building materials and delays impacts your... Read More

I purchased a vehicle from a dealership. Is it legal for the to charge me rental fees?

Answered 3 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Its likely part of the sales contract. Did you think you could just use their vehicle for your business for free when you broke the contract? Read your paperwork in detail. Be aware that the alternative may involve a lawsuit for your breaching the sales agreement. 
Its likely part of the sales contract. Did you think you could just use their vehicle for your business for free when you broke the contract? Read... Read More

What are my options for damages regarding a fraudulent sale of property

Answered 3 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will need to actually retain a lawyer to even start addressing such an issue. If this is an international internet transaction - you may be SOL or force to litigate the issues in a foreign country. 
You will need to actually retain a lawyer to even start addressing such an issue. If this is an international internet transaction - you may be SOL... Read More

Can I get arrested? What are the consequences?

Answered 3 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You need to retain a criminal lawyer ASAP as you just committed several potential crimes.
You need to retain a criminal lawyer ASAP as you just committed several potential crimes.

What are our rights concerning a force majeure clause in a contract?

Answered 4 years and 4 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
You can't force someone to agree to something they don't want to agree to.  You are correct that without a force amajeure clause excusing you, your orgaization could be liable even if there was a hurricane which prevented you from traveling (but not if a fire destroyed the hotel, as in that case it is the hotel which would be unable to perform its conractual obligations, as opposed to the hotel being able to perform but your group being unable to get to the hotel; but it does depend on exactly what your contract says).  The hotel, however, seems unwilling to bend.  Assuming that the hotel really refuses to budge, your choice is to either take the risk, or find another hotel.  You may then find yourself in litigation over the original cancellation.... Read More
You can't force someone to agree to something they don't want to agree to.  You are correct that without a force amajeure clause excusing you,... Read More

Can a travel club charge me a fee to cancel when it is not in my contract with them?

Answered 4 years and 5 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
No, one party cannot change a contract without the other's consent (unless the contract itself provides that it may, for example giving a buyer the option of paying $100 in two weeks or $125 over a year. 
No, one party cannot change a contract without the other's consent (unless the contract itself provides that it may, for example giving a buyer the... Read More

FOUND THAT MOBILE HOME PARK OWNER OWNS HALF MY HOME...IT WAS NOT DISCLOSED WHEN I PURCHASED IT. HE CHARGES ME FULL RENT

Answered 4 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
That makes no sense that you didn't know that someone owns half of your MH. Something is missing there. That stated, you will need to retain a lawyer to review what you did to figure out what you actually did. 
That makes no sense that you didn't know that someone owns half of your MH. Something is missing there. That stated, you will need to retain a lawyer... Read More

Selling a mobile home my husband inherited

Answered 4 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Your husband needs to retain an attorney because he likely has no idea what he is doing regarding the sale either. 
Your husband needs to retain an attorney because he likely has no idea what he is doing regarding the sale either. 

Can a car dealership go back on a signed finance agreement?

Answered 4 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
All depends on the language of the RISC agreement. Most often they make the sale conditional and if they cant sell the loan under the terms agreed to - they have a right to cancel the deal. The RISC agreement sets out those terms.
All depends on the language of the RISC agreement. Most often they make the sale conditional and if they cant sell the loan under the terms agreed to... Read More

Rental questions problems with management and ownership

Answered 4 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You have none of consequence. Once the lease is up, you move if there is no new rental agreement or you are subjected to eviction. If you don't have a rental agreement in place, whether a lease or MTM you are a hold over tenant and subject to eviction and DOUBLE rent damages. Telling a landlord you cannot afford the new rent and will have to let your car get repossessed is foolish as it may reinforce that they need you out and to get a tenant that can afford to live there in. ... Read More
You have none of consequence. Once the lease is up, you move if there is no new rental agreement or you are subjected to eviction. If you don't have... Read More

Can a motorcycle dealer sell you a motorcycle without sending you any registration paper work ??

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This is a communication issue not a legal one. If you want to spend the money to hire a lawyer to get all this sorted out, which is often a good idea, we can certainly help. Our hourly rate is $400.00 per hour and we do take credit cards and paypal for retainer payments. 
This is a communication issue not a legal one. If you want to spend the money to hire a lawyer to get all this sorted out, which is often a good... Read More

Solar panel system

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Both, it likely cannot be cancelled without penalty and you lied to yourself in addition to the sales man lying to you. You need to READ the contracts before you sign them and get any representations in writing.
Both, it likely cannot be cancelled without penalty and you lied to yourself in addition to the sales man lying to you. You need to READ the... Read More

Sale of a property during a lease agreement

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will need to hire a lawyer to review the lease agreement to answer your questions. The language you reference makes no sense in regard to termination of the tenancy. 
You will need to hire a lawyer to review the lease agreement to answer your questions. The language you reference makes no sense in regard to... Read More

If my lease agreement is good for 3 years and the owner sells the home how will that affect my lease agreement?

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Typically the new owner becomes the new landlord is subject to existing lease.
Typically the new owner becomes the new landlord is subject to existing lease.

Is there an early termination clause on motorcycles the same as motor vehicles

Answered 4 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Sorry - but thats not a dealership/sellers responsibilty. If your brother didn't know he can't piut both legs on the pegs of a motorcycle and can't pass the driving test that was his responsibility to figure out BEFORE he bought a motorcycle. At this point he will need to try to find a way to settle this issue or resolve it while minimizing his credit damage. There are unfortunately no "do overs"on such transactions. ... Read More
Sorry - but thats not a dealership/sellers responsibilty. If your brother didn't know he can't piut both legs on the pegs of a motorcycle and can't... Read More

Can you answer the questions below regarding a private company purchasing my partner's interest in our business?

Answered 4 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This is why you hire corporate counsel to address such things. This cannot be resloved in an internet blurb. 
This is why you hire corporate counsel to address such things. This cannot be resloved in an internet blurb. 

Non compete Captive agent

Answered 4 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Generally yes. If you don't want to be a captive agent for them, then you simply can't work for them or write thier coverage. 
Generally yes. If you don't want to be a captive agent for them, then you simply can't work for them or write thier coverage. 

Is it possible to leave a predatory business coaching contract when what’s promised isn’t delivered?

Answered 4 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Not on those facts. Its not clear what was promised and not delivered as a start. Unless there are written guarantees YOU will make X dollars in Y period, most "coaching" or seminar issues rely on YOU to get the sales dones  
Not on those facts. Its not clear what was promised and not delivered as a start. Unless there are written guarantees YOU will make X dollars in Y... Read More

Someone I thought I could trust took and crashed my car. Hes agreed to pay me $400 a month. If he signs and notarized agreement will this hold up?

Answered 4 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
If your insurance paid for the damages you cannot get more money from the at fault driver. They likely have a subrogation claim and will file a lawsuit against him sometime in the next 5 years and likely impede his drivers license until he repays them. If the find out he paid you, then they may turn around and sue you for reinbursement. ... Read More
If your insurance paid for the damages you cannot get more money from the at fault driver. They likely have a subrogation claim and will file a... Read More
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