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Based on what you've written, you seem to have a valid claim against your ex-roommate for any additinal rent you have to pay due to his/her breach of the lease.
Based on what you've written, you seem to have a valid claim against your ex-roommate for any additinal rent you have to pay due to his/her breach of... Read More
Unless there are facts you have not disclosed, you are under no obligation to agree to terminate the contract, so you should ask for the dealership to agree (in writing) not to charge you any fees in exchange for your agreeing to the termination.
Unless there are facts you have not disclosed, you are under no obligation to agree to terminate the contract, so you should ask for the dealership... Read More

How can my husband and I get out of a lease agreement?

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will likely need to retain a lawyer to review the contract and see what can be done to return the puppy and get out of the deal. This may cost you more than the the contract to address if they aggressively defend the issue. 
You will likely need to retain a lawyer to review the contract and see what can be done to return the puppy and get out of the deal. This may cost... Read More

Can I sue for full refund is she fails to cooperate?

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
According to the facts you supply, you reached a settlement of a dispute with your caterer by contracting for her to return your deposit.  If she fails to do so, you would have a claim for breach of contract.
According to the facts you supply, you reached a settlement of a dispute with your caterer by contracting for her to return your deposit.  If... Read More
It depends on the term of the lease.
It depends on the term of the lease.

Do I have the basis of a lawsuit?

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This all revolves around the terms of the written agreement. You will need to spend some money to hire a lawyer to review documents to determine if there is something to pursue. 
This all revolves around the terms of the written agreement. You will need to spend some money to hire a lawyer to review documents to determine if... Read More

Can my attorney and business partner ousted me from my businesses? What legal actions can I take?

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Contracts between lawyers and clients to enter business together receive heighened scrutiny as to fairness and opportnuity for client to get independent review. You should be asking your current lawyer.
Contracts between lawyers and clients to enter business together receive heighened scrutiny as to fairness and opportnuity for client to get... Read More

Challenging a private company request for proposal

Answered 8 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
As a general rule, private companies, unlike government entities,  are free to establish their own criteria for who wins a bid. I would think that your chances of succeeding are very slim.
As a general rule, private companies, unlike government entities,  are free to establish their own criteria for who wins a bid. I would think... Read More

contractor refuses to finish job

Answered 8 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will need to hire a lawyer to address this issue if you cant get it resolved on your own. 
You will need to hire a lawyer to address this issue if you cant get it resolved on your own. 
This can be done but without actually hiring a lawyer is a huge waste of time becuase your BEST case scenario s simply spending inordinate amoutn of time to get your own money back and the landlord loses nothing making you go to trial. 
This can be done but without actually hiring a lawyer is a huge waste of time becuase your BEST case scenario s simply spending inordinate amoutn of... Read More

Can your supervisor Threaten to fire you

Answered 8 years ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
California is an at will employment state. You can be fired for no reason at all. 
California is an at will employment state. You can be fired for no reason at all. 
You can not be released from liability to the lender unless the lender agrees to it.  No agreement between you and any buyer, without the lender, can affect the lender's rights.  The most such an agreement would accomplish would be to require the buyer to repay you for any money you had to pay on the car loan, but if the buyer doesn't have the money to cover it, or can't be located, you are still on the hook.  Moreover, unless your contract explicitly provides for the right to repossess the car on default before obtaining a judgment, you have no right to do so, and in any event your rights would always be subordinate to the lender's.... Read More
You can not be released from liability to the lender unless the lender agrees to it.  No agreement between you and any buyer, without the... Read More
I have seen this problem before, as Carfax reports are not up to date.  However, I believe you will find that Carfax discloses that its reports are not up to date in its paperwork.  In fact, just checking the Carfax website, in order to place an order, you must check the box next to the statement that says "I agree to the Customer Agreement and understand that CARFAX may not have the complete history of every vehicle."  Assuming you checked this box, on the website or on a hard copy, I don't think you have a claim.... Read More
I have seen this problem before, as Carfax reports are not up to date.  However, I believe you will find that Carfax discloses that its reports... Read More
Fines?  No, it is not a criminal matter.  They would be responsible for the damages you suffered due to their breach of contract, so if it costs you an extra $500 to purchase a comparable car from someone else, they would be responsible to repay the deposit plus $500 (plus interest).  Some contracts do have clauses providing that if a party breaches they will have to pay "liquidated damages" in a specified amount, but such clauses are only enforceable if the damages are difficult to ascertain, and if there is some effort to relate the amount of the liquidated damages that the non-breaching party would suffer.  Neither condition sppears to apply here.   One clause which may help is a provision that the prevailing party in any lawsuit over the contract will be able to collect his reasonable attorneys' fees from the other side.... Read More
Fines?  No, it is not a criminal matter.  They would be responsible for the damages you suffered due to their breach of contract, so if it... Read More

Do you have to pay move out fee if your lease says $0 move out fee?

Answered 8 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If the lease says $0 move out fee then that is what controls.
If the lease says $0 move out fee then that is what controls.
Perhaps Ford assigned the loan to Capital One.  Call Ford and ask.  Your theory is wrong if there was an assignment, which I assume happened since Ford has not billed you since 2011.
Perhaps Ford assigned the loan to Capital One.  Call Ford and ask.  Your theory is wrong if there was an assignment, which I assume... Read More
It's not really a question of differing state law in this case, it's a question of what the contract is for.  In all states, as far as I know, only certain types of contracts are required to be in writing; most oral contracts are enforceable.  Thus, if we, both having the legal capacity to contract, neither being under duress or reasonably relying on any misrepresentations, agree that you will buy my tie for $10, an enforceable contract has been made with no writing needed. Where a contract is required to be in writing, it generally must be signed by the party against whom it is sought to be enforced, but there are exceptions, particularly where parties perform under an oral understanding for some time.  Some types of contracts require even more formality, such as witnesses.... Read More
It's not really a question of differing state law in this case, it's a question of what the contract is for.  In all states, as far as I know,... Read More
Contact the companies who advertise that they can get you out of timeshares and speak with them about what services they offer and the cost.
Contact the companies who advertise that they can get you out of timeshares and speak with them about what services they offer and the cost.
You will need to spend some money to retain a lawyer to address this. There is no magic internet answer. 
You will need to spend some money to retain a lawyer to address this. There is no magic internet answer. 

Which type of attorney do I need?

Answered 8 years and a month ago by Michael Edward Fiffik (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
How much is the difference between the amount promised and the amount given?  If its less than $12,000 you can file on your own with your local magistrate and see what happens. 
How much is the difference between the amount promised and the amount given?  If its less than $12,000 you can file on your own with your local... Read More

Do I have recourse on a home I purchased less than 90 days ago?

Answered 8 years and a month ago by Michael Edward Fiffik (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Its difficult to say without knowing more.  The essence of the issue is 1) did the condition leading to the flooding exist prior to your purchase and 2) did the sellers know about it a fail to disclose it to you?  Its often difficult to prove the first of these two.  Even if you can prove both 1 and 2, sellers often will not pay to fix the problem post-sale without you filing suit and incurring the expenses of a lawsuit.  You won't recover your attorneys fees. ... Read More
Its difficult to say without knowing more.  The essence of the issue is 1) did the condition leading to the flooding exist prior to your... Read More

A seller has $14K of my money and refuses to deliver the goods until AFTER I pay the balance (another $14K)

Answered 8 years and a month ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The arbitration forum will have specific rules about what happens after a "default" to your "demand for arbitration". 
The arbitration forum will have specific rules about what happens after a "default" to your "demand for arbitration". 

Who is responsible for purchasing my dryer.

Answered 8 years and a month ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
What does your contract say?  Does it provide that they must provide you with a unit that stacks securely with your dryer?  Does it have a provision for what happens if an identical unit is not available?  It is not a question of "shouldn't", it is a question of what the contract provides.... Read More
What does your contract say?  Does it provide that they must provide you with a unit that stacks securely with your dryer?  Does it have a... Read More

Does acceptance of an offer constitute a legal contract?

Answered 8 years and a month ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
I assume from this scenario that you were supposed to be the buyer, and that after you accepted the seller's offer, the seller breached your contract by selling the product to someone else.  You can sue the seller for the lesser of (a) the difference between you agreed to pay and the value of the goods (evidence of which is the price the seller received from the other buyer) or (b) you can buy replacement goods on the open market and sue the seller for the difference between what you paid and what you had contracted to pay the seller.... Read More
I assume from this scenario that you were supposed to be the buyer, and that after you accepted the seller's offer, the seller breached your contract... Read More

looking for a local lawyer to review a contract for selling a business, in sacramento, ca. area

Answered 8 years and a month ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I am not from Sacramento. No lawyer can say: try me. It wold violate not only State Bar rules prohibiting client solicitation, but allso this sites Terms and Conditions. www.avvo.com has a "Find a Lawyer" function that works pretty well and allows you to view client reviews. I far prefer it to a site like Yelp. ... Read More
I am not from Sacramento. No lawyer can say: try me. It wold violate not only State Bar rules prohibiting client solicitation, but allso this sites... Read More