In my new apartment in California, the hot water didn't work for at least a week, and the landlord is offering a 50% rent reduction for that period, but is asking us to sign an aggressive waiver to receive it. What does this waiver mean, and should I be concerned about waiving future rights to damages or other issues?

July 26th, 2024

My bank messed up my car loan for the last 7 years by only taking out monthly payments instead of biweekly as agreed. They discovered the mistake and now the loan is about to close with $20,000 still owed. What rights and options do I have in Texas?

December 2nd, 2023

If terminating a lease agreement early due to safety and health matters, mutually by tenant and landlord, can I get the deposit back at the time of signing termination papers?

July 25th, 2023

Can I be charged for Grand Larceny in Virginia for accepting a cash advance from an employer that I recently stopped working for? I was offered a $500 cash advance before Christmas 2019 to help get me through the holidays. I informed my former employer that I had found a new job and offered to pay back the advance. The former employer threatened to come find me and punch me in the mouth if I didn't pay. I have sent one payment of $200 and plan to pay the rest soon, but the employer is threatening to have me charged with grand larceny.

August 4th, 2023

When a person asks the court for a bill of particular hearing, does the plaintiff need to file a response or the actual bill of particulars before the motion hearing, or should they wait to see if the court grants the motion?

December 2nd, 2023