Can my landlord request $5,000,00 after a year ago when i left ?

Possibly. The amount that you owe would depend on the terms of the lease. You should owe the rent for the remainder of the lease plus any...

Can my employer legally do this? By doing so, are they technically firing me?

It depends. Did you have an employment contract? Does your employer have a written policy? An employee handbook or something similar? Look to any...

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What kind of lawyer would i need to speak to about possibly being fired out of retaliation on a formal complaint to HR?

You should consult with an attorney who specializes in employment law issues. You can use Avvo's "Find a Lawyer" function to locate a local...

Do I sue or just be thankful my son is ok?

You should be thankful that your son is ok. As to the potential lawsuit, your damages are likely limited to the hospital bill as you have not...

Not only would it be inappropriate to contact a Judge in this way, it would be completely unethical for a Judge to review the letter or consider it...

I had a roommate, not on my lease. I am the only one on the lease. I gave her a month and a half notice to move out.

Yes you can. If she is not on the lease, then you still have to follow proper procedure to evict her. Actions such as changing the locks or...

Do I have unlawful termination?

Maryland is an at-will employment jurisdiction which means that employment can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all, as long as the...

I'd like to collect on a judgmnt; do I have to win against both defendants before moving forward with collection or is 1 enough?

You can move forward and collect against the one tenant that you were able to get a judgment against. If that person was wise, he or she would seek...

My car ('05 Chevy Aveo) is on recall. GM doesn't have a remedy to date. My concern is the safety risks are very serious.

Is there a specific question you are asking here? Do you want to sue the company? Attorneys are not permitted to solicit on Avvo so you would have...

Is it libel for the charged party to put untrue and malicious statements in their rebuttal?

If you can prove that the statements were false, that the employer knew the statements were false when he or she was making them, and that you had...