Is it fraud if a Real Estate agent represented himself as being a Broker/owner of a Real Estate office, but he is not?

Fraud requires some sort of detrimental reliance on the false statement. If a person says he is a broker when he is really just an agent, the...

Can a contractor put a mechanics lien on the building that I rent from?

Your contractor can certainly file a lien, which may create problems for you with your landlord, but the contractor will only be able to foreclose...

My coworker is being sued from another state. The buyer wants a refund for a damaged product they modified. What can we do?

Your question is more detailed than most questions on this site, but many more facts are needed to answer your question. Your question ultimately...

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I got fired today because the manger would like to "prevent safety issues"

You were probably suspended to give the employer time to prepare your last paycheck. This is a fairly common practice, especially when payroll is...

If I have found a reliable tenant to take my place in a lease, can my landloard still take legal actions against me?

Your landlord has a duty to mitigate his damages. If this tenant is truly "reliable," but the landlord refuses to rent, you would have a good...

Bought a car 3 days ago but have not pickedup the car yet. The car is now ready for pick up BUT WITH diferent VIN. Can i cancel?

Your question does not state where you are located, which could affect the answer to your question. A lawyer would have to review the documents...

I am now being charged for onboard charges on a cruise I took 1 1/2 yrs. ago. Can they legally do that?

Yes. The statute of limitations limits when you are barred from filing a lawsuit, but doesn't (with a few exceptions) limit your ability to...

In some circumstances, California law allows the recipient of check marked “paid in full” to cross out the language and deposit the check. For...

Yes. Sending an account to collections is not a legal proceeding.

Can I file a California State Bar Complaint? I was unlawfully framed by two licensed attorney's for an illegal act I did not do.

The form to file a complaint is located at: http://calbar.ca.gov/calbar/pdfs/DispComp.pdf Mr. Morgan is correct in that you can file a...