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I cash check from my old job that keep sending them to be can I be charge

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 07, 2012

If you are cashing checks and you know you are not entitled to the money, you can be charged with a crime despite the former employee making the...

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CAN A PERSON BE CHARGED ANYTHING FOR MAKING AN EMPLOYEE MAKE A FALSE POLICE STATEMENT SAYING ITS THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP HIS JOB

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 07, 2012

You and the manager both falsified a police report, which is a criminal act. You need to talk to a lawyer that is experienced in criminal defense. ...

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Who should I turn to, an attorney, the IRS, or labor dept.?

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 07, 2012

I don't recommend signing the agreement. You would be aiding and abetting fraud against the IRS, which is a criminal act. I suggest you consult...

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Is it against the law to work a person 40 hours a week and give them no benefits?

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 07, 2012

The laws do not govern benefits other than to require that if benefits are provided to a class of employees, then they must be provided to all...

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HOA suing me for pending fees of a home I surrendered.

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 07, 2012

Even bankruptcy doesn't solve the problem these days as more and more banks do not take title to the property even when it is surrendered in...

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Can our current home mortgage company reverse a payment from our account back to the mortgage broker who sold the loan to them?

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 07, 2012

It sounds like the effective date of the transfer was after the first payment was due. You had an obligation to make that payment to the mortgage...

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What are my rights as a tenant in a owner financed home?

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 07, 2012

Debts should not be paid with cash, especially rent and child support. It is important to keep receipts and accurate records. You should...

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Can the association claim there is money due on a property after having ownership of it and renting it out for about 3 years?

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 07, 2012

There are many reasons the fees may still be close to the original amount. 100% of the rent does not go to the assessments. The association must...

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Can a tenant open the mailbox of the house he is renting?

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 07, 2012

It's hard to answer your question without more facts, but if the mailbox is only for one residence then, no, it's not illegal if you occupy the...

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Will we loose in court if our HOA pursues covenant violations on some rules but ignores violations on other rules?

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 04, 2012

You need to at least send violation notices out to all violators. The courts recognize HOAs have limited funds to pursue cases, but you cannot...

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I cash check from my old job that keep sending them to be can I be charge

CAN A PERSON BE CHARGED ANYTHING FOR MAKING AN EMPLOYEE MAKE A FALSE POLICE STATEMENT SAYING ITS THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP HIS JOB

Who should I turn to, an attorney, the IRS, or labor dept.?

Is it against the law to work a person 40 hours a week and give them no benefits?

HOA suing me for pending fees of a home I surrendered.

Can our current home mortgage company reverse a payment from our account back to the mortgage broker who sold the loan to them?

What are my rights as a tenant in a owner financed home?

Can the association claim there is money due on a property after having ownership of it and renting it out for about 3 years?

Can a tenant open the mailbox of the house he is renting?

Will we loose in court if our HOA pursues covenant violations on some rules but ignores violations on other rules?