Your statements seem right on the money. What they are asking for seems to be a penalty which is not allowed. It is reasonable that they can charge...

Is this a matter the police would deal with?

Did you give cash or pay by check or other method. If other method contact your bank or issuer and request a stop payment or similar.

Cheating, sneaky lawyer?

It could have been a mistake. That is what you have to decide on, was it an error in using the wrong wording from a previous client. I have done...

From what you have posted I would say you are not bound by it. If you sent it to him and he rejected it, then no agreement was made. If he was to...

I am buying a house through owner financing. Is it considered a default on my mortgage if i am 4 days past due on my payment?

The Seller needs to be very careful in handling your agreement. Texas has specific laws regarding such owner financing agreements. It would be best...

Can my tenant sue me for blocking payments?

If the tenant will agree, then you can enter into any agreement that both sides accept. Get it in writing! You can block payment and demand payment...

I opened an Ira and my boyfriend put money in it after I told him he couldn't. I signed to get the money. Will I go to jail?

I am not a criminal law attorney, I am switching this to that classification. I will be interested to hear what they may have to say. My take is,...

Can a private individual sell a home and stipulate living conditions like a "pseudo" homeowners association?

If you properly contract for such items before the agreement is in place then depending on what you are requiring you may be able to do such. But...

You have a potential major issue. Get your own detectors immediately and call the fire department if it goes off. You need solid proof that there...

Do I need a tenant broken lease lawyer ?

You should have the lease looked at by an attorney to tell you what portion of the claim is proper, then make decisions on how to respond.