What do I need to do if a former tenant sends a personal letter contesting the amount of security deposit I returned?

I assume this is a commercial lease and not a residential lease? Follow the lease, but note there is a possibility of a severe penalty if you are...

Can newly discovered defendants be added to a law suit as "identified does" without having to amend the claim?

Although you don't have to amend, frequently it is amended so that you can allege the facts that tie the new defendants into the claim.

How can I get money back from a jewelry store?

Take it in and see. I wonder if you bought a gold plated necklace and did not buy a solid gold necklace.

Is this non-legal recourse clause in my service agreement legal?

It is hard to say without reading the agreement. Generally, a requirement that the parties are first required to make a good faith effort to...

It can be a double edged sword. I do think collections generally is included in any arbitration agreement unless the arbitration agreement carves...

If I’m writing a letter of intent to work for a business is that legally binding?

A Letter of Intent very often can be binding if it is worded in a way that can be construed as binding. Lawyers tend to be very careful when...

You are asking a few questions. You really should meet with a trial lawyer but based on the limited info you provided: 1. The identity of...

I had my home painted 7 years ago and never had anyone complain about the colors; why now by the time HOA? Any recourse?

Without reading the Bylaws, CCR's and Guidelines, it would seem they cannot now complain. Very odd why they would not have complained earlier since...

What is Liability Created by Statute?

Hard to say without looking at the contract, but I would tend to think it is not covered by the 1 year provision. The one year provision tends to...

Can plaintiff put lis pendens on the property while the case still pending in the court

I am not sure if you are using the correct terms (??). Once a judgment is obtained, it can be recorded in the county against any real property the...