I have been sued for an old debt. my question is whether or not an account stated claim is governed by the credit card contract

Account stated is an equitable cause of action that many creditors use as an alternate theory of recovery. In a nutshell, an account stated cause...

Our HO has 5 board members. 2 do not get along, started a recall is this legal

State law does provide that, regardless of any provision in the governing documents of an HOA, board members may be recalled and removed from...

Security deposit

In order to dispute the withholding of a security deposit, you must send your objection to the address listed in the notice within 15 days of...

Bank tried to set aside foreclosure. They lost and now I can not recover attorney fees? Appeal?

In order to receive an award of attorney's fees there must be a basis for fees either through a statute or a contract. Without more information, it...

What are my rights reg. code enforcement saying they are coming to inspect my house inside

You are not required to consent to code enforcement inspecting your property. However, if you refuse to consent, the code enforcement officer can...

Tenant eviction for violation of contract/annoyance when rents are prepaid

You can evict a tenant for lease violations even if they have paid their rent. However, you may have to give them the opportunity to cure the...

I own a house with my ex boyfriend. I moved out 8 months ago. How can I legally get my name off the mortgage.

I agree with the previous answer. Is your name just on the mortgage, or is it on the mortgage and the note? If your name is on the note, you are...

I lived in my house 2 yrs i served with foeclosure papers 2 weeks ago so i didn't pay rent for this month because i have to move

Even though the house you are living in is the subject of a foreclosure action, you still have to pay rent to your landlord. However, if your...

I cosigned a student loan for my son, now he is in the rears. They contacted me and told me I am responsible.

If the home in question is your homestead property, it is protected under Florida law. The Florida constitution provides broad protection for...

I agree with the first two answers. You ask what the law states in these situations. If by the law, you mean the statutes enacted by the...