I hired an interior design firm to do remodeling in my house. The firm sent me bills and included charges for services that were

If you dispute the bill, in writing, if the collector reports the item to a credit reporting agency, it must also report that your liability is...

Possibly Fake collector calling me everyday

Do you have a telephone number for the "collector"? An address, or do they want to get electronic access to your account? Probably the easiest...

Can we cancel a contractor that was arranged one day prior to the job?

Did you have a signed contract with the painter? Was the price more than $500? Does the painter's license number appear on the contract? If he...

If the creditor has not filed a lawsuit and obtained a judgment (after your default or after a trial), the creditor cannot levy on your bank...

In an action for unlawful detainer ("eviction"), the landlord must file the lawsuit within 1 year of the date of default. Otherwise, the landlord...

Did I get dooped in a scare tactic

do not pay them anything. They do not own the debt. They are not a legitimate collection company. You cannot be prosecuted criminally for not...

Can I still perfect a mechanic's lien without a car?

You do not have a security interest in the title to the vehicle. You do not have possession of the vehicle. He did not sign the necessary papers...

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How many times can a defendant request a COE, on the same bank levy withdrawal, when they dont show up to the opposition court?

If you do another levy, the debtor can file a Claim of Exemption on the new levy. And, it is theoretically possible that the debtor's situation...

How to go about getting the money the court awarded?

You obtain a Writ of Execution from the court clerk. If you know the name and address of her employer, you have the Sheriff serve a wage...

In California, if a mechanics lien is cancelled in order to collect partial payment, can the lien be refiled later?

Probably not. I suspect that you are outside the time limit. Are you a general contractor, a subcontractor, a vendor or a laborer?