My neighbours lowered their driveway years ago and built a retaining wall which supports my driveway. The wall is falling apart.

You might want to start at the city Building Dept. When the neighbors initially lowered their driveway, they may have had to get a permit. There...

If a collection agency comes and takes your vehicle....what can u do to get it back?

You don't say whether there is already a lien on title for a car loan you are paying on. This can make a difference as to how much (if anything)...

Do I have to pay my landlord if the house was on the auction list then withdrawn? nothing in writing that he is still owner.

Was this an auction for unpaid taxes, or a foreclosure sale? If for taxes, the City can explain the process as to when a successful bidder becomes...

There may be requirements for government-subsidized housing, but I am not aware of any requirements for unsubsidized housing except that you are...

Our home is going into forclosure, do I have to let an appraiser sent from the mortgage company come into our house now?

First, check with the mortgage company to determine if the appraiser was sent by them. You don't want to just let anyone into your home. Your...

Bought a house in May 2012, I paid a home inspector before purchase, he stated on the form furnace was serviceable and working

I do not think the home inspector would be liable, unless as stated by a colleague that their action was considered grossly negligent. It is also...

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Is it a legal serving of a summons and complaint to serve someone other than the defendant named in the summons?

She needs to file a written answer within the 21 days from service. If you are able to contact her and fax/send her a copy of the summons and...

I am shortsaling my old property. I currently own another home. I have a lot of debt. Can they put lien on my current property?

A bankruptcy attorney could review your financial situation to see if that is the right solution for you. A short sale allows you to negotiate...

Can collection agency garnish or take money from a persons income from employement or banking account

Wages can have up to 25% taken by garnishment. A bank account can have the entire balance taken. Some exceptions apply as mentioned by others. A...

Credit card company got judgement but i never received court papers

As others have indicated, the court hears the excuse of "I never got the papers!" just about on a daily basis. You can go to the court and get...