A lawyer is threatening to sue me and my mother (co-signer) for an unpaid debt.

The lawyer who is contacting you is correct. Your mother, by co-signing, agreed that she is responsible for repaying the loan in the event of your...

Generally, a tenant may not change the locks without the landlord's permission. In no case should a tenant change the locks without giving the...

No, it is generally not a good idea to even negotiate with a debt-collection agency. Negotiations for settlement of a debt should be with the...

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Can I be arrested if I do not show up for small claims court, if I am being summonsed by a lawyer for back payment

No, generally, there are no criminal penalties associated with civil litigation. The penalty for failing to appear in a civil action in which you...

Landlord has judgment of eviction, will filing of bankruptcy delay eviction?

If the judgment is for non-payment of rent, filing bankruptcy will stay the enforcement of the judgment. But if it is a hold-over judgment for...

I suggest re-reading your lease agreement. Most leases have a provision allowing the landlord to enter the apartment to make necessary repairs or...

My landlord is taking me 2 court for non payment of rent but i have all my receipts.

If you have receipts to show that you actually paid ALL of the rent claimed in the petition, then you should bring them to court with you and...

Speeding ticket not paid

Generally, when a ticket for a moving violation is ignored, a scoff warrant will be issued and the defendant's driver's license will be suspended. ...