How much notice must be given for a subpoenaed deposition in Pa. can the subpoena be typed on a lawyers letterhead stationary?

Generally, you must be afforded a "reasonable notice" to appear at a deposition. It is highly unlikely that a judge would be find a 72-hour...

If a person owes the IRS, can they start a business?

You are really asking two things. First, if you jointly develop an idea for a business with someone, he/she could certainly make a claim to a...

Under the applicable provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, so long as the check casher is not aware of any problems in the underlying...

If your case falls within the compulsory arbitration program (i.e., it is valued below $50,000), you can request a jury trial. However, before a...

I get phone calls from persons saying they are representing legal services. stating that a case has been filed against me.

It certainly sounds like some sort of a debt collection scam. I would recommend two things: (1) find out the address of this "Check & Credit...

My husband won a private settlement and told me his lawyer has to hold the check for 60 days before releasing it to him. True?

Generally, no. However, there are circumstances when the proceeds of a settlement would need to be held for a significant period of time. For...

I rent a home and since i moved in the Land Lord refuses to give me the water bill so i can pay it?

If you are liable for the water bill under the terms of your lease, you should write a letter to the landlord, outlining your efforts to get the...

If a home is in Foreclosure , Can the landlord rent it ?

Yes. The fact that the property may be in foreclosure does not mean that it cannot be rented or that you are no longer obligated to pay rent.

I signed a 14 mo lease and need to break it. Am I liable for the rent for the next 8 mos or until another renter is found?

Unless your lease agreement allows you to break it on the basis of a hardship, you are liable for the remainder of the term, if you leave early.

Can a management company claim at the end of a three year rental that the last two yrs the rent was increased and we owe more?

You should review the original lease agreement for any clauses that concern automatic renewal or rent increases. If such language is missing, the...