Questions answered by Tara Leigh Goodwin

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A credit card was opened in my name with out my concent.

Tara's answer | Answered on August 12, 2010

You should obtain a financial identity theft police report and fill out an identity theft affidavit (available on the FTC's web site in the...

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Can a dealership refuse to give us back our money or reduce the refund if they raise our interest rate after the sale?

Tara's answer | Answered on August 02, 2010

You should consult an attorney who specializes in representing consumers. You can also complain to the Illinois Attorney General's consumer...

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Who do I pay rent to if LL filed Chapter 7 and Trustee filed No Asset Statement and does LL have ability to extend our lease?

Tara's answer | Answered on July 28, 2010

The Lawyer's Committee for Better Housing in Chicago has a special ongoing project to provide advice and assist tenant's in your situation. I...

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Can I break a lease if it does not adhere to Village Code?

Tara's answer | Answered on July 26, 2010

Contact an attorney who specializes in representing tenants for advice. There are several in the Chicago area, and most provide free initial...

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If my basement section of my apartment floods and i paid security deposit should'nt my landlord be accountable to reimburst me

Tara's answer | Answered on July 26, 2010

You should contact an attorney who specializes in representing tenants for advice. You could also contact the Metropolitan Tenants Organization...

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Who are the proper authorities to contact that will follow through with my complaint on my landlord?

Tara's answer | Answered on July 22, 2010

Contact the buildings department and/or the health department in the town or city you live in regarding these types of issues. You may also wish...

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I am being sued by a collection agency for a credit card debt. I am on Social security and Medicaid. What should I do?

Tara's answer | Answered on July 22, 2010

If your only income is social security, and you have no other assets (property, investments, savings), you are what is known as "judgment proof"...

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Did the collection agency break a criminal law, a civil law, or any law?

Tara's answer | Answered on July 20, 2010

They may have violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Electronic Funds Transfer Act. You should contact a law firm which...

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WwwwWhat kind of lawyer do I need?

Tara's answer | Answered on July 20, 2010

Lawyers who specialize in representing consumers handle this type of case. This is assuming the reason you believe the violation is "not right" is...

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Laundry facilities have been unavailable for almost 2 months.

Tara's answer | Answered on July 20, 2010

It would not be a good idea to withhold rent or break a lease over laundry facilities. I would recommend contacting an attorney who specializes in...

Tara Leigh Goodwin's Answers (1902)

A credit card was opened in my name with out my concent.

Can a dealership refuse to give us back our money or reduce the refund if they raise our interest rate after the sale?

Who do I pay rent to if LL filed Chapter 7 and Trustee filed No Asset Statement and does LL have ability to extend our lease?

Can I break a lease if it does not adhere to Village Code?

If my basement section of my apartment floods and i paid security deposit should'nt my landlord be accountable to reimburst me

Who are the proper authorities to contact that will follow through with my complaint on my landlord?

I am being sued by a collection agency for a credit card debt. I am on Social security and Medicaid. What should I do?

Did the collection agency break a criminal law, a civil law, or any law?

WwwwWhat kind of lawyer do I need?

Laundry facilities have been unavailable for almost 2 months.