Questions answered by David Jason Merbaum

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I need help with a collections agency.

David's answer | Answered on May 18, 2015

You cannot stop them from suing or refusing to take a payment plan. However if they do sue, they most likely will sue in small claims court. I am...

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Georgia Lien Waiver. Do you have to file a pre-lien notice? If so how many days?

David's answer | Answered on May 08, 2015

A Preliminary Claim of lien is one thing, a Notice to Contractor is another thing, a lien waiver is yet another thing, and a claim of lien is...

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Signed a roofing Contract then job req changed& a second contract was sent but didn't sign. Are we still bound by the first one?

David's answer | Answered on May 08, 2015

Roofing contracts are governed by very specific provisions in the Georgia Code, as is the behavour of the roofing company... so if you are looking...

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If my apartment management fails to bill me for my bundled rent/utilities, can they charge me a late fee?

David's answer | Answered on May 08, 2015

If the utility amount changes every month so you need a bill to know what to pay then you should not be assessed a late fee if you do not pay it on...

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Why lawyers do not return calls?

David's answer | Answered on May 08, 2015

I think you are just venting as opposed to asking a question, which is fine. Most attorneys try to return all calls promptly and sometimes for...

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If you cannot serve a defendant and she has an attorney can you serve the defendants attorney.

David's answer | Answered on May 07, 2015

if the sheriff cannot perfect service you can try to mail the complaint and summons with a special notice that requires the defendant to accept...

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So what is normal wear and tear? Can management demand I do things that were not mention in the lease?

David's answer | Answered on May 07, 2015

The landlord was required to do a final walkthrough as well and send notice within 3o days that they are holding the deposit and why. If you...

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Is there any repercussions against an attorney whose client has refused to follow a court order?

David's answer | Answered on May 07, 2015

If the order requires the attorney to do something, then yes, the court can impose sanctions against the attorney. If the order is aimed at the...

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I have a court issued garnishment for an old renter, she works for a hospital but she has a 1099 How do I get garnishment done?

David's answer | Answered on May 07, 2015

Whether its wages or 1099 money if the hospital pays her you can garnish the money. If she truly does not work there then the hospital will answer...

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I negotiated a roofing job for 1800 labor and I would provide the material per his measurements.

David's answer | Answered on May 05, 2015

Actually he trespassed on your property if you told him not to do any work. So I would contact him and tell him you now have to hire a roofer to...

David Jason Merbaum's Answers (508)

I need help with a collections agency.

Georgia Lien Waiver. Do you have to file a pre-lien notice? If so how many days?

Signed a roofing Contract then job req changed& a second contract was sent but didn't sign. Are we still bound by the first one?

If my apartment management fails to bill me for my bundled rent/utilities, can they charge me a late fee?

Why lawyers do not return calls?

If you cannot serve a defendant and she has an attorney can you serve the defendants attorney.

So what is normal wear and tear? Can management demand I do things that were not mention in the lease?

Is there any repercussions against an attorney whose client has refused to follow a court order?

I have a court issued garnishment for an old renter, she works for a hospital but she has a 1099 How do I get garnishment done?

I negotiated a roofing job for 1800 labor and I would provide the material per his measurements.