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Do I need to go to small claims court?

Adam's answer | Answered on October 26, 2012

File suit immdiately for the entire amount. Do not pass go, do not collect $100. If the landlord ALREADY rented it out, they have no damages and...

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How long does one have to file a small claim for unpaid rent?

Adam's answer | Answered on October 26, 2012

Every state is different as fit pertains to the statute of limitations - or the period from which you can sue. Some may be as long as 10 years,...

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Contractor hasn't finished job and damaged my house, what forms do I need and what is the procedure to file a civil lawsuit

Adam's answer | Answered on October 26, 2012

First hire a licensed contractor to make repairs ASAP. You do not want to allow further damage to occur. Make sure you get an estimate from the...

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Breaking a lease due to mold. Language in lease disallows trial by jury for dispute resolution. Can I use Small Claims Court?

Adam's answer | Answered on October 26, 2012

All states are different as tof the laws of small claims, so I have to speak generally (licensed in CA only). That being said, make sure that...

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Can debt collector order me to provide closed checking account info to prove I made payment to oc in small claims court suite?

Adam's answer | Answered on October 26, 2012

Every state is different, but if the bank is refusing to turn over the agreement in question, try subpoenaing the agreement. If they refuse to...

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Small Claims: Landlord Tenant - Can you use an attorney to gather and provide evidence to court?

Adam's answer | Answered on October 25, 2012

No. What you would do is get a written estimate from the company. Painters are REQUIRED to be licensed contractors if the value of the job is in...

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The borrower owe $45000 and is delinquent. he treaten me I will not get a penny back if I sue, and told me he eventraly will pay

Adam's answer | Answered on October 25, 2012

I answered this question several minutes ago. Contact a lawyer, do so immediately, and bring suit. Clearly, the other side is stalling. Be...

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Have a UD Stipulated Judgement in which Plaintiff claims -$0- due in past due rent. He's now suing in small claims for rent.

Adam's answer | Answered on October 25, 2012

Depending on what the final ruling/order of the court is, you can present this to the Small Claims Court. If he sued in the UD for back rent for...

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A husband and wife borrowed $45000 from me by a notarized contract, but didn't payoff as promised also not give the colateral

Adam's answer | Answered on October 25, 2012

Hire a lawyer. A demand from a lawyer may be helpful, but will probably push them over the edge. This may mean you have no recourse but to file...

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We won our small claims case with a magistrate. If they appeal and we win again do they have to pay our lawyer and other costs?

Adam's answer | Answered on October 25, 2012

Every State has different laws about the award of attorney's fees. I am not licensed in PA, so I cannot specifically comment. In CA, the laws...

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Do I need to go to small claims court?

How long does one have to file a small claim for unpaid rent?

Contractor hasn't finished job and damaged my house, what forms do I need and what is the procedure to file a civil lawsuit

Breaking a lease due to mold. Language in lease disallows trial by jury for dispute resolution. Can I use Small Claims Court?

Can debt collector order me to provide closed checking account info to prove I made payment to oc in small claims court suite?

Small Claims: Landlord Tenant - Can you use an attorney to gather and provide evidence to court?

The borrower owe $45000 and is delinquent. he treaten me I will not get a penny back if I sue, and told me he eventraly will pay

Have a UD Stipulated Judgement in which Plaintiff claims -$0- due in past due rent. He's now suing in small claims for rent.

A husband and wife borrowed $45000 from me by a notarized contract, but didn't payoff as promised also not give the colateral

We won our small claims case with a magistrate. If they appeal and we win again do they have to pay our lawyer and other costs?