Being threatened by a bad check filing can they garnish wages without me appearing in court?

Hire an attorney to review. If they have only called you and you never received letters, notify the police of this possible scam. Massachusetts...

Had my commercial landlord committed fraud?

Be careful and hire an attorney. You do not want to be sue for tortious interference with a contract (the landlord and prospective buyer) if you...

Can I walk away from a new car purchase?

Did you pick up the car yet? How far along are you in the process? You may lose any deposit if the dealership agrees to cancel the contract. The...

If someone is a a credit card but not the card holder can the person still get in trouble for non-payment?

Are you an authorized user or a co-signer. If you are a co-signer you would have signed a contract and are also responsible. Otherwise, you are not...

Can I get my security deposit back?

When did this happen? Did you send the landlord a rent withholding letter when you withheld? The Security deposit can be used for rent. This is an...

Do I have a case?

First, did he handle the last months and security deposit properly? Did you give a full 30 day/months notice (in writing) that you were moving at...

Defendant will not answer her door to police who are trying to serve her with a summons. What else can be done?

The police will typically serve in hand, but the court can allow for service of the HPO via telephone. It is typical these days that the court...

I am sorry to hear this. If you sister honestly felt harassed by you, then she could have filed a 258E. If the court finds no credible evidence,...

If you do not have a written lease, then you are a tenant at will. If there is no lease, I can only assume that the landlord never promised to...

What should I do?

I am sorry to hear about your situation. Does the non profit accept donations? It sounds as though what has been committed is fraud and larceny. I...