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There is an option for you, and you won't like it: close out the bank account. That is why I recommend to my landlord clients that they open an...

I have been sued by a debt collection company and need help.

Account stated is a remedy at law, not equity. A law suit can assert several legal theories in the same case, as different counts. It is...

How come I cannot find a lawyer for a medical malpractice claim? Every lawyer we talk to tells us to seek another lawyer?

When an attorney responds to a question, Avvo sends the answer to all the other attorneys who answered before him/her, so this response is directed...

Why would an unrepresented co defendant to foreclosure action file a non military affidavit before failing to answer complaint?

In all likelihood, the ex-husband wants to help the plaintiff get the foreclosure relief. Ordinarily, it would be up to the Plaintiff to take the...

When does a court have a personal jurisdiction over a party to a law suit. .

Both colleagues' responses are accurate. Not only are there treatises on the subject, but the vast multitude of cases decided by appellate courts.

My landlord's Attorney filed a motion to strike, do I receive a letter from the court stating they're not giving me a hearing?

A response asking for more time to pay rent is not legally sufficient to prevent an eviction. Look, I know you mean well. So many people are...

Is there a 'breach of contract' when a Contract does not exist?

Verbal agreements are contracts and can be enforced so long as the time to fulfill the obligations does not exceed 1 year. So, an agreement to...

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Tenants Eviction - contesting repair man is not certified

Tenants can not withhold rent unless they have first given you a notice of the problem, giving you 7 days to cure the problem.

How many days notice must a landlord give a tenant of rent increase when renewing a lease?

If the written lease does not provide for a period, or an automatic renewal provision, then the answer is none. Literally none. There is no...

If a creditor is taking payments from you can they turn you over to collections?

If the creditor did not agree to accept $10/month, then yes, they can turn the account over to a collection agency. Look, I realize you mean well...