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Our Landlord told us that we have to vacate after I told them that I reported them to the Code Inspector. Is this retaliation?
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Answered on February 27, 2019
You must leave if the house is not up to code. Homeowners are not required to repair their own homes. Furthermore, as long as they give you the...
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Can I claim a promissory note that is due next month?
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Answered on February 27, 2019
The language in the promissory note may be controlling. Normally promissory notes are assignable, but if the note at issue has a "no assignment"...
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Does a lender have rights to go after the owners of a residence in the event of a default in the state of Texas.
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Answered on February 27, 2019
Yes, but usually they have only one-year after the foreclosure sale to pursue the deficiency. It's best to schedule a consultation with an attorney.
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Can an agency garnish your bank account for a past due electric bill from 2011?
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Answered on February 27, 2019
They cannot garnish your bank account without a pending case or judgment. The SOL is four years from date of default, which is usually based on...
What is the statue of limitations on an electric bill in Dallas Texas??
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Answered on February 27, 2019
A garnishment is usually not done unless the creditor has a judgment. Thus, I presume the electric company obtained a judgment against you and has...
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Does a loan company have the right to drain my Social Security money??
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Answered on February 27, 2019
If you started a bankruptcy proceeding and it hasn't been dismissed, you should be protected by the automatic stay unless Speedy Cash was able to...
Being sued for old credit card debt over 12 years ago, I live in Tx , the status of limitations has expired is that correct?
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Answered on February 27, 2019
As Shaun's former employer, I agree with his answer. A debt never really goes away, but the ability to sue on the debt expires four years after...
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Can I file a law suit on a business owner that humiliated me in his shop, took my money without giving me a ?
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Answered on February 27, 2019
While the tattoo shop owner may have technically stolen from you, it may not be worth trying to recover the difference from him. The time and money...
What does it mean? All costs of court are taxed against the party ?
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Answered on February 27, 2019
Given that this language was in an order of nonsuit, no one won the case. Thus, the language simply means that each party is responsible for their...
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Is it illegel to take a picture of someone’s License plate and car and put disrespect words about the people who drive the car?
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Answered on February 27, 2019
Without knowing what was actually placed online and why it was posted, it's almost impossible to answer your question. A license plate is public...