I would probably take defensive driving, although the "cop doesn't show up defense" often works. The particular statute involved and a blurb from...

If my landlord has to do construction in my unit and I have to move during this time. does this break my lease

First, read your lease. The lease may have provisions that deal with exactly this problem. If the unit is uninhabitable, and you have to move...

South Carolina Subcontractor lien on job

When all else fails, a subcontractor will claim that he is entitled to money based on the legal doctrine of quantum meruit (payment for the value...

What rules govern co-tenant room mates?

First, read the lease. The lease may have provisions about how many adults can live on the premises. The lease may also have provisions about how...

Is something I co-signed for MY property if the other person doesn't make payments?

If you agree to make the payment for the principal debtor, you should take an assignment of the creditor's rights to collect the debt. That way,...

Is a person responsible for payment of a loan from an individual who dies before the loan is paid off?

Both the nephew and his wife still owe the money. But now, the money is owed to your uncle's probate estate. The estate will have an executor (if...

Is Smith & Smith LLC the same legal entity as its DBA, Smith Construction?

Doing business as names or trade names are generally required to be filed with the county or the secretary of state to alert the world to the...

How do I file a mechanics lien on a property that I was a sub-contractor on and haven't been paid for yet?

To be able to file a legitimate mechanic's lien against real property in Texas, you must comply with the notice requirements set out in Chapter 53...

We signed a "guarantee of payment" section as part of an application for credit with our material supplier in 2008 (w/an

In general, creditors can request guarantees of payment, particularly where they extend credit. You can choose whether or not to agree to sign the...

How to get mechanic's lien removed

You will probably need an attorney to spur some action by the contractor. The first step is for you to write to the contractor by certified mail...