Consumer Law

Its not uncommon to be denied social security disability benefits when applying for the first time. If you have recently been denied you should follow up with the next steps.

Theft of service is a criminal charge determined by each state. In general it refers to a person who receives a good or service and then doesn't pay. It frequently applies to individuals who leave...

When you are sued by a credit card company, they will send you a writ of summons, which provides all the details. The writ explains that you are summoned to appear for trial on the date noted, and...

Small Claims court is where you have to file a claim when someone owes you damages from a dispute of some kind and refuses to pay you. A judge will make a decision based on all evidence you and...

Starting in 2007, the U.S. home foreclosure rate began to increase. Although we tend to think of the homeowner first when foreclosure is imminent, the tenant who has been leasing from that...

I know I usually tell you how to earn money online but this article will tell you how to save money or not be fooled by this obvious lottery check scam. IF IT SOUNDS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT’S...

As we head to our mail boxes daily to get all of the fun and sometimes overwhelming mail some of us come across envelopes that show promising hopes yet disappointing outcomes. These usually are...

Sadly enough, there seem to be people whose greed can ruin even the best services. Craigslist has been in the news all too much because of predators who are abusing this helpful format for buying...

Medical malpractice lawyers are hard to find and harder to attain. If you are thinking of hiring a medical malpractice lawyer there are a few things you should consider. Malpractice suits can...

An apartment lease is a binding legal contract between you and your landlord. This means there is a big chance that you would be in breach of your contract if you broke your lease before the time...

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When you schedule a court case it is often a few weeks from your filing date. Sometimes within that time period you are able to reconcile the disagreement or come to some satisfactory resolution...

You signed up for that gym membership with the best of intentions, but now you want to break the gym contract because you rarely go there to workout or can’t afford it any longer. Although the gym...

Is your garbage disposal broken, window screen needs to be replaced or maybe you have no heat or there are cockroaches. You have asked your Landlord or Manager to repair and help you, but nothing...

Have you ever had annoying telemarketer’s calls on your cell phone? The answer is probably yes and make the call arrived when you were expecting an important call that could have determined your...

There are many ways to file a credit report dispute against negative entries. The most popular method is to write a letter and send it certified mail to the credit bureau. You can also submit a...

If you banked with Bank of America between 2000 and 2007 you will want to read this. A class action law suit was recently settled with Bank of America for allegedly manipulating the posting order...

With the current mortgage crisis, so called mortgage loan modification companies have been multiplying like rabbits. Some are legitimate, while others are nothing more than scams. Here is how to...

Nothing is MORE ANNOYING than a phone call from someone trying to sell you something you never wanted OR needed in the first place and most probably never will.....

Scammers always try to profit from the latest craze. One popular scam involves the acai berry. The acai berry itself is not a hoax. It has similar health benefits to other berries, and might...

With this article you will learn how to collect a judgement from Small Claims court. While there are several different methods to collect a Small Claims Judgement I found this to be effective and...

Learn about the Acai Berry before you buy! The Acai berry which is a fruit that grows on the Acai Palm Tree found only in the Amazon Rain Forest of Brazil has been said to have significant health...

Gift card laws vary by state in the United States. If you receive a gift card with an illegal expiration date, you need to be prepared. You (or someone else) paid for that gift card, and you...

Do you need to know how to file a complaint? Are you dissatisfied with service or a product you paid for? For some people, confrontation is difficult. However, filing a complaint is not just a...

In this age of information, new types of crimes are developing. Identity theft is the most frequently committed white collar crime in the United States today. Identity theft is defined as...

These are some tips to aid you if you find yourself in a situation where you have to go to small claims court.

If you think you have been a victim of identity theft, you must act quickly to keep the damages to a minimum. Any victim of Identify Theft must file a Fraud Alert immediately. Follow these simple...

Find out when a vehicle qualifies under the CA Lemon Law.

Have you ever had an annoying debt collection call? Do you get collection letters in the mail? Here is a way to stop those annoying calls and letters. The Fair Debt Collections Practise Act(FDCPA...

If collectors are calling you day and night, numerous times in a row, threatening to call your neighbors, friends, family, or your job, there are things that you can do to STOP this harassment. ...

If you have had a negative interaction with a business and been unable to get resolution through the company, it might be time to file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. The Better...

Looking at an expired gift certificate and kicking yourself over wasted money? STOP! No matter what your gift certificate says, it may still be redeemed. Local laws often require merchants to...

Have you ever seen those replica items such as fake Rolexes and Gucci handbags and wondered where people got them and if it was legal? You can legally purchase replica items and bring them into...

One of the negatives of business is the attempts of some to take advantage of consumers. Consumer fraud is a constant and persistent threat for consumers; it has cost many people money,...

Were you a member of the Kimkins diet and weightloss program? Did you suffer hair loss, fatigue, or other serious medical problems as a result of the Kimkins plan? Did you suffer monetary...

The choice to sue a creditor is often difficult. In addition, once the choice to sue is made, many don't know how to proceed. The following tips are guidelines for how to sue a company that has...

Lucky you. An email from the IRS says they want to send you your refund, but they just need a little more information from you. Simply head to this very-official looking website, where you'll be...

In some cases, proving a case in court depends on the evidence of one witness. This can be very challenging if the witness is bedridden due to age or illness and is not physically able to attend...

Are you going to trial and the key proof you have is something that was said on a recorded message? Do you want to submit this recording as evidence in your trial? Here are a few things you need...

There are probably no words to describe the anxiety suffered when you learn that the computer store accidentally erased your hard drive while repairing your computer for something else. What do...

If you are representing yourself in a small claims court trial, you may have read up on all the available data and you may have collected all the evidence that you felt was sufficient to win your...

If you have a judgment against you for a debt owed, then you need to begin making payments. Some judgments will include the payment structure while others might just state the amount owed and...

It’s unfortunate, but when couples break up there is often an animosity between them that rages with hostility towards each other, leaving them vulnerable to being sued by each other. However,...

When couples break up they want all their own belongings returned, and that sometimes includes the engagement and wedding rings. Can they be legally returned to the other partner? Or do they now...

Have you ever read an advertisement and bought a product because of it and then found out that it wasn’t like that at all? Or have you ever read an ad and then gone to buy the product and found...

Have you ever had an item left to you in a will that another family member grabbed and won’t give up? Do you believe that that item is rightfully yours? Have you ever thought about suing them for...

Have you ever been involved in a trial at court and had some new evidence or witness appear that you didn’t know about? Since there is a mandate procedure to follow by everyone, there should be no...

Sometimes legal issues will come up, perhaps you want to pursue a legal matter against someone or someone is suing you or you just need legal assistance in drawing up a will or buying a home. ...

Do you have an issue with a store to the point where you are going to sue them for damages caused to you by their employee? Are you concerned with whom to sue, the store or the employee? Here are...

Are you going to trial and need a witness to prove your case? Are you confused as to what kind of witness you need or who you are allowed to ask? The answer is relatively simple--you are...