Landlord is withholding my deposit. I gave proper advance notice of moving, thoroughly cleaned the home, garage, and grounds, and the landlord is now past due in returning my deposit by 40 days. How do I get the landlord to return my deposit, and do I need to appear in small claims court in Spartanburg, SC, if I am now living in Dayton, OH?

March 30th, 2024

I posted a reward on my website for information about a case I’m investigating on my own. I informed any would-be informants that the reward would be in writing through an evidentiary NDA, also known as a service agreement. This agreement states that if an individual shares useful information against another party in court, they are entitled to part of the settlement or a reward amount. As of today, I haven’t been contacted by anyone interested in my offer, and I think it might be because they doubt I will pay them. Is there any way to get out of paying the reward after the evidentiary NDA is signed by the recipient in front of a notary? I’ve assumed that I have to pay or risk being sued.

August 14th, 2023

I rent a room with house privileges, and the owner locked me out without a court order. Is this legal, and what steps can I take to regain access?

October 26th, 2023

I was contracted to provide security services for a company in Texas. I worked 25 hours, but they are now avoiding payment and not responding to calls, emails, or texts. I have proof of everything. What can I do to recover my payment?

November 7th, 2024

My brother was falsely arrested for assault in Colorado, resulting in jail time, loss of income, and other financial losses. The charges were dismissed after his wife retracted her statement. Does he have any right to file for restitution?

August 8th, 2023