I live in Auburn, WA , i get free water (one meter in a duplex). Contract says i pay "unreasonable" overages. Is this legal?

Ms. Powell has it right as usual. The whole master metering and allocation of utility bills is a constant bugaboo in eviction defense. Sometimes...

Elderly father co-signed a bank loan for a relative who is unable to make the payments. The bank is threatening to start

Exact specifics of what the bank can and can not do are not possible from the brief facts provided. Generally seniors and others who are on Social...

What legal actions can we take to care for this matter?

Depending on all your other problems with debts, you may consider a bankruptcy to strip off old commitments and start anew. See a BK lawyer.

Contract question. Went to Notary so both parties could sign. Notary said she could not verify my position in the LLC. Problem?

Read the notary "jurat" where she fills in he blanks, signs and applies her notary stamp. That is her entire assignment and duty. You showed up....

Can we be charged for carpet replacement when the carpet is at least 7 years old?

The deposit or right to recover of the Landlord is for damage and breakage "in excess of ordinary wear and tear" caused by the Tenant. Carpet is...

You could but before you do consider the down side of getting a public record of a law suit between you and your landlord. The landlord will...

How do deal with uspto?

Absolutely. Nothing gets you better service faster than the simple phrase "Who's your manager?". You might consider consulting an intellectual...

Is there a way to confirm if a company has actually issued stock?

I agree with all the prior answers and would add that if you are a shareholder you should have access to the corporate records, including the...

I am being sued by DirectTv for showing tv in my business while having a residential account. Need to find a lawyer

See a lawyer who handles copyright infringement cases. The satellite carrier "licenses" customers to "perform" the TV programs for home use. The...

Got hit rear ended, my whole axel broken, door bent, i had no insurance. no police report and now they suspended my license

Consult an attorney who does not only accident law, but also does DMV matters. Drunk Driving defense lawyers tend to have a pretty good grasp of...