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Can I be sued in one jurisdiction or small claims if I’m a resident of another state and have lived here for only 2 months?

My former landlord is suing me for $350 in small claims. That $350 was for 2-weeks rent but I vacated the house after 3 days…

If I was unknowingly engaged in perjury with the IRS on behalf of my former employer, can they use me as a “fall guy”?

I was responsible for verifying information on behalf of my company with the IRS. Although we were in violation of the IRS system’s terms of…

Do I have a recourse if I am sued and never served with court documents but do find a court case with a decision online?

I was told by me rent office that I have a court today but I never received any court papers. So I decided to check…

What to do if my landlord had maintenance enter my apartment while I was out of town without notifying me?

There was no emergency. They painted and put sealant on the bathtub. I had cats in the apartment. I returned to find some of my…

Can I break my lease if facts were misrepresented in application?

I had to go through a lengthy application process for my apartment. I was told that utilities would be included in the monthly rent, and…

Can an employer use a new contract without employee’s signature?

Employer is requesting employee to take substantial pay cut so company can recover from client not paying. They say that they can use new contract…

What can I do if an auto repair shop messed up my car?

Back late last year, I took my car to a an auto transmission chain for work on my car. I went for 3.5 weeks before…

If a lease specifically states that it is for a period of 12 months and ends on a date certain, can a landlord still require a 60 day non-renewal notice?

Is a no contact order/stay away order lifted if the case is dismissed?

Is it discrimination if I was told that I didn’t get a position because I have conrows in my hair?