If an original creditor hires a collection law firm to act as a debt collector; must the debtor be notified?
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Answered on March 18, 2024
Law firms rarely, if ever, buy debt. Law firms are referred collection cases by the creditor to act for them. What you describe is something...
The property manager at the apartment complex I live informed me there were complaints
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Answered on March 18, 2024
No, you don't have a right to know who made the complaints, only what the complaints are. This isn't a court of law where you have the right to...
Lawyer missed deadline to file lawsuit for the wrongful death for me and my children. He has offered some money and wants us to
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Answered on March 18, 2024
I am not licensed to practice law in California, but this seems to be a classic case of legal malpractice (failing to file the lawsuit before the...
Can a debt be collected after a verbal forgiveness?
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Answered on March 18, 2024
I think you'd have a tough time convincing a Court that "fine" was the same thing as writing off or canceling the debt. However, I'm not the...
Can I settle outside of court before the court date?
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Answered on March 18, 2024
Of course. Contact the law firm that filed the lawsuit. Creditors would rather be paid than sue you, although you will have offer them something...
How to beat a possession of stolen firearm charge?
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Answered on March 18, 2024
You hire a good criminal defense attorney..............................................................
Can I be evicted for feral cats coming in to the yard ?
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Answered on March 18, 2024
The landlord can file an eviction complaint and you cannot stop him from doing so. The FILING of the complaint is more damaging in the long-term...
Can my mom legally force me to come back after I left home? I'm an adult and do not wish to go back.
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Answered on March 17, 2024
Your mother can do all sorts of things to try to get you to move back home, most of which are either illegal or annoying. There is no legal action...
How should this situation be handled?
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Answered on March 17, 2024
Your friend needs to take of his own issues. It's never a good idea to ask for advice on behalf of someone else. If you friend needs legal.advice,...
If someone has been staying on your property without the landlords consent can you make them leave at any time
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Answered on March 17, 2024
The landlord can do his best to persuade her to move without breaching the peace, cutting off utilities, locking her out, or in; or doing anything...
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