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I need to know if I need to appear in court for a civil case brought by a debt collector. I have signed with a debt management
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Answered on December 17, 2012
You should definitely attend the hearing or have an attorney appear on your behalf. If you don't, a default judgment may be entered against you...
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What step do I take in getting my landlord to sanitize my home because of mold and meldew.
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Answered on December 12, 2012
Review your lease and comply with the notice provision in that lease for repairs, which is typically providing the landlord written notice (do in...
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I am in TN. I have a court summons for a civil suit on Wednesday. I have the flu.
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Answered on December 03, 2012
You can contact the court clerk and ask for a continuance. Counties differ on whether they will do this via telephone but most want the other...
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I won a judgment 4 years ago in the amount of $18,000. Nothing has been paid. What can I do?
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Answered on December 03, 2012
There are several things you can do to enforce a valid, final civil judgment. Typically, you can file appropriate paperwork with the Court to levy...
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DO I NEED TO RENEW A JUDGEMENT AFTER TEN YEARS THE DEFENDANTS IN THIS CASE HAVE BEEN PAYING MONTHLY PAYMENTS ALL ALONG
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Answered on December 03, 2012
Yes, if it were me, I would renew your judgment lien.
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Is this a scam? Can I sue for harassment?
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Answered on November 30, 2012
I agree, based on what you have mentioned, this company's efforts may be in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. If you have the...
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I have a renter who is avoiding eviction. Can I use abandonment to get rid of him? Deputy can not find him to serve doc's.
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Answered on November 29, 2012
To properly evict a renter, you will need to file a detainer action in the county where the rental property is located. You can go to the General...
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If one is paying monthy on a bill, can they turn it over to collections?
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Answered on November 29, 2012
Unless you have a written, signed agreement from the creditor that they have accepted your $10 payment arrangement in perpetuity (and only if you...
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My husband and I have a rental house. One of our sons live there. He let a guy stay there and he has been there for almost 2 yrs
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Answered on November 20, 2012
Does your son or the other young man have a lease agreement with you? If not, you would likely want to send the guy written notice (with some...
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My mom has court 2day if she cant make it what happens its a coll agency from credit card debt she is on ssi & very sick
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Answered on November 16, 2012
If she does not appear and the collection agency is not willing to continue the court date, a default judgment will likely be entered against your...
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