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Kitchen Designer didn't pay granite company who is threatening a lien. I want to try to force payment or recover my money.

Teri's answer | Answered on April 21, 2010

The good news is that it has been too long for the granite company to file a lien, assuming they haven't already done so. (I'm assuming that you...

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If i start paying the collection agency for an apartment debt, would i be able to rent another apartment right away?

Teri's answer | Answered on April 21, 2010

I can't tell for sure, but it sounds like the apartment where the lease was not paid got a judgment against you and your friend for the unpaid...

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I was overpaid by 25,000.00 now they are taking out of my wages how can i make them lower my payments i am eating beans

Teri's answer | Answered on April 21, 2010

There are a lot of pieces to this puzzle that are not included in your question. Who overpaid you, what happened to the money, and if it wasn't...

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If a civil judgement allows garnishment of wages, can i direct deposit into an account that does not have my name on it?

Teri's answer | Answered on April 21, 2010

I'm also confused, since the only civil judgment that would allow for garnishment of wages in Texas would be one for child support or taxes. ...

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Can I get out of a contract I didn't sign?

Teri's answer | Answered on April 21, 2010

It sounds like what really happened is that Verizon bought out the Alltel accounts. Typically contracts for celllular service run only 1-2 years,...

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If I incorp a business I will need an office that would be in my house , which would make my house libel?

Teri's answer | Answered on April 21, 2010

No, having a home office does not make your home liable for corporate debts. In Texas, your homestead (the house you own and live in) is exempt...

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Have a signed contract on a truck from a private party to start making payments once I have the title. I have the truck

Teri's answer | Answered on April 21, 2010

You could sue under breach of contract, or deceptive trade practices, and ask for either the title or rescission (undo the deal, get refund of your...

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Discovered financial planner was drawing funds from bank account after business relationship terminated

Teri's answer | Answered on April 21, 2010

You could sue as a breach of contract, which has a 4 year statute of limitations, and would allow you to recover attorneys fees. but don't wait...

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How can I get our rental property manager to forward to us the back rent he owes?

Teri's answer | Answered on April 21, 2010

The first thing I would do is to ask him for an accounting of the rent he has received, and get an explanation of why you haven't been paid. If...

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Can a commerical landlord charge holdover for 6 previous months if they accepted rent during that time period?

Teri's answer | Answered on April 21, 2010

The landlord can certainly enforce the lease as written, going forward, however, doing that for the last 6 months will be more difficult, since...

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Kitchen Designer didn't pay granite company who is threatening a lien. I want to try to force payment or recover my money.

If i start paying the collection agency for an apartment debt, would i be able to rent another apartment right away?

I was overpaid by 25,000.00 now they are taking out of my wages how can i make them lower my payments i am eating beans

If a civil judgement allows garnishment of wages, can i direct deposit into an account that does not have my name on it?

Can I get out of a contract I didn't sign?

If I incorp a business I will need an office that would be in my house , which would make my house libel?

Have a signed contract on a truck from a private party to start making payments once I have the title. I have the truck

Discovered financial planner was drawing funds from bank account after business relationship terminated

How can I get our rental property manager to forward to us the back rent he owes?

Can a commerical landlord charge holdover for 6 previous months if they accepted rent during that time period?