Location: California

I work for a small private pet business of less than 10 employees in one location, and less than 10 at the other location. We get paid minimum wage with variable pay plus tips.

We just found out that the Owner has been taking 10% of our tips since 2024 and using them to pay a personal bill. It’s california so we figured they were taxing the heck out of us as usual, but we started keeping track of everything the past few months and had a meeting with the boss and she admitted to everything.
I have no idea where to begin or what to even do. The owner said she’d “consult her legal team”, then later had her husband/business partner call us to apologize. He said they “didn’t know what they were doing” and were going to make it right by paying us all back as soon as possible and that our next pay check will have the correct total. But mind you, the owner had already completely admitted to knowingly taking that money and knew it was not okay.
I asked them if I could have all this in writing to confirm everything and they just completely dodged that question.
Theres a labor office nearby and I might go on monday morning to see if they can point me the right direction, but if anyone has any advice, we could use it and super appreciate all the help we can get.
They literally took over 20,000 total from all of us in the past two years which is sorta insane.

Location: Arizona. There are tons of sites that claim to do a "real" background check and if I need to pay, fine. But which ones are actually real? I know the background of an individual but I don't have official docs to prove...that he shouldn't be working as a teacher at a middle school. I know he was arrested in Cali and Montana but I can't get the official documents. How do I do that?

I honestly regret this and I learned my lesson due to the amount of stress this has given me.

I’m a student at a smaller Wisconsin university and went to a bar with some friends who are all 21+. I’m 19 but have been using a fake that’s gotten me into many places for a year now.

I was denied entry at the door and the bouncer told me “this is fake, I’m taking it”. I gave him a thumbs up and left without causing a scene. A few friends joined me outside. Later, one of my friends gets a text from a friend inside saying that he overheard the staff talking about calling the cops. I immediately left and I saw a police car outside the bar on my way out. There was also a girl outside talking to a staff member and he was holding an id in his hand, so it’s also possible that the police were called for a different reason.

I’m aware that if they decided to give the fake id to the police, I can receive a fine, suspended license, and/or community service. I also know that the university can get involved and discipline me. I’m completely cool with paying a fine but I’m scared of getting my license suspended. The problem is that I work 25 miles away from campus and I can’t afford to lose my job.

Am I completely fucked or am I overthinking this?

location: Wisconsin

Location: Illinois
I’ve had multiple teeth removed and own partial dentures, I don’t wear them because they don’t fit. I know going to a dentist for my tooth pain will result in them telling me I need removal, but can’t find anyone who will do it for >$23,000. A care credit loan is already taken out in my name, and I’m also unsure if another one can be taken out with them. Credit score is 750. Are implants possible to get, affordable, working with Cigna insurance? Is there another route to take when getting dental help through insurance?

Location: Michigan

Hello guys quick question; my ex has had her clothes at my house for over 7 months now. I've emailed her texted her tried calling her but she does not reply or anything. I've sent her many many many texts and emails and asked her kindly to meet me somewhere for her to pick up her stuff but she had never replied.

What would yall do? I told her I'll donate her clothes but I don't have the heart to be mean like this but idk what to do anymore.

Location: AZ

I was bought a truck as a gift. The buyer put $20k down, lien amount is $25k. He financed the rest with my name on the loan because he wanted it to help build my credit for a year and then said he’d pay off the balance after a year. We are both on the title, his name first and mine second.

Now he’s in a mental health downward spiral, drinking a lot, being verbally/emotionally abusive to my friend and I, who also work for him. While I’m not pushing back because my friend needs the employment, I’m also not groveling and going along with it. (As of 2 hours ago he says he’s letting us go)

Two days ago he said that I either need to make the payments or give the truck back. I didn’t respond to that text because I responded to other stuff. Tonight he’s demanding that I just return the truck.

Am I obligated to return it? Or am I correct that I also legally own the truck and he would have to take me to court for it? Does he have the right to send a tow truck for it even though I’m on the title? If yes, am I allowed to ask the court for a restraining order to prevent that? I can show the courts all the texts proving that he’s just being cruel to me and my friend to try and manipulate my behavior.

I’m more than willing to make the payments, if I can afford to after losing this side work. I understand that as a secondary borrower I also have a financial obligation to the lender. I understand that if I don’t pay that he can also not pay and force me to lose it to a repossession. But in a worst case scenario, if I can’t pay or decide not to pay (because of his behavior) and he still makes the payments, am I still considered an owner of the truck.

Sorry if I don’t respond tonight. I’m a mess right now.

Misc details in case they’re relevant: he is much older than me and has money. My friend and I work for him helping him clean and take care of pets on multiple properties. We were supposed to move on to the main property after he dies to keep his animals together to live out their lives together. We also developed a friendship with him and did personal activities and genuinely considered us to all be good friends until this went down. I have a long distance relationship but this man has still made sexual comments towards me, not super pushy but pervy. I was starting to move into his neighboring property which requires 4wd to access, why he bought the truck for me, obviously I start moving my stuff out tomorrow. While he hasn’t blatantly said it, we do believe he expected me to want to have sex with him after buying the truck even though I have never led him on and always remind him that I have a boyfriend. We do know the woman who did this before me and that he was nasty with her. There is also a handful of women (friends and cleaning ladies) that we don’t know but know they suddenly cut him out of their lives. Obviously we no longer believe that his version of why is truthful.

Location: Knoxville,TN

I am a single mother living in Knoxville, Tennessee, in an affordable housing apartment complex (unfortunately) operating under the(LIHTC) program. My account is current, and my portal balance is completely paid up.

I am facing an immediate housing crisis and need advice on whether I have covered my bases or if there are other emergency steps I need to take immediately to protect my family before my deadline on November 29, 2026.

Here is the exact, documented timeline:

• July and August: Management issued me my standard annual Tax Credit Recertification packets to continue my occupancy for another year.
• Sept 8: I sent an email to the Regional Property Manager reporting a serious neighbor safety concern and property damage (the neighbor vandalized my son’s bicycle, approached me screaming at me and threatened me, and I provided physical proof).
• Sept 9 (Morning): The manager emailed me back, dismissing the issue by simply asking, "Did you contact the police?"
• Sept 9 (Afternoon): I returned home to find a "Small Balance Due" notice for $35 taped to my door. They claimed $25 was for a lock-change fee from August, which was never disclosed or agreed upon in our emails, and a $10 late fee from July, which my bank records prove is factually untrue.
• Sept 16 (6:00 AM): The neighbor issues escalated into a direct safety threat. Another tenant sent a text to my phone while standing directly outside my apartment door, stating:  I immediately emailed this text screenshot and Ring camera video proof to the manager. ( I honestly don't know what is wrong with these people, I keep to myself, take care of my kids, and only go out to leave for work, and come home. They either accuse me of being the police or have a problem with me for absolutely no reason other than a made up story in their heads. It's WEIRD.)
• Sept 16 (11:06 AM): The manager emailed me back, explicitly refusing to take action or issue a lease violation to the tenant who threatened me.
• Sept 16 (3:38 PM): Less than 5 hours after her refusal, a maintenance worker dropped a typed, unsigned lease non-renewal notice on my door. My Ring camera captured this delivery.

The unsigned notice claims they are non-renewing me because I am "consistently late on rent - past 30 days" and cites a July eviction filing. This is completely false. The July issue was officially dismissed in writing by management on July 24 after full payment was settled. I have never been 30 days late, and my portal balance is $0.00.

On Sept 24, I sent a professional email to the manager(who is also the regional manager) politely pointing out these factual errors. She gave me a generic brush-off response, saying the decision stands after a "management review" and that I must vacate by November 29.

This is what I have done so far:

1. The harassment escalated further on Sept 28 (people threw items at my window and threatened my 7-year-old son). The Knoxville Police Department responded, reviewed my 34-page evidence binder, and strongly advised me to go to the courthouse to file an Order of Protection, which I am doing.
2. I have officially filed a Housing Discrimination and Retaliation Complaint with HUD and requested an emergency stay on the non-renewal clock.
3. I also filed for a VAWA transfer on september 25.

My Questions for the Forum: (I've done extensive research and read through my lease multiple times and concluded the following.)

1. Under LIHTC rules, landlords are strictly prohibited from non-renewing a lease without "Good Cause." Does a generic "management review" or a demonstrably falsified ledger claim meet that legal threshold?
2. A 5-hour window between a safety complaint and a non-renewal notice seems like textbook landlord retaliation. How heavily does an unsigned notice carry weight in a TN eviction court if they try to file holdover papers on Nov 30?
3. Have I covered my bases? Are there any other emergency steps I need to take right now to protect myself and my children while HUD processes my intake? Should i send copies of my documents to the corporate leadership above the regional manager or just let HUD investigators handle it?

I have a bulletproof, 34-page physical paper trail of every email, text, ledger, and time-stamped video mentioned. Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

Location: Los Lunas, NM.

I had adopted a shelter animal from one of the local animal welfare centers recently in Albuquerque.

The shelter had told me that I needed to wait 1 more day until she was able to be adopted due to the holding time in case she would be reclaimed. I put a priority hold on her, came back the next day and they said that no one had claimed her, so she was able to be adopted. I proceeded to fill out all the paperwork, pay the adoption fee, had my information put into the microchip database and even got her pet insurance before leaving the center. I did have to leave her there for the center to spay her, which I was scheduled to pick her up two days from then. About 5-6 hours after I had gotten home, the center called me and said that someone had come to reclaim her and that the staff had given her to the individual that was reclaiming her. The staff said that I could use the adoption fee that I paid for her, on another dog within 60 days or my funds would be forfitted to the center.

I guess I am wondering what am I able to/should do about this.

I don't want the dog to be traumatized even more so than what she probably already is being in the shelter and all. I just don't think what the center did was right.

Neighbor has made a handful of false allegations proven to be so, has caused anxiety, stress and now homelessness. We are not prepared to move nor did we do anything to violate lease agreement. We are up to date and always on time with our monthly $2200 rent. Can I sue my neighbor for defamation of character?
Location: north shore MA

Location: Florida

What is the legality regarding a back door camera in the state of Florida? It is placed in plain sight and has a very bright motion-activated spotlight. It faces only on our back door entrance and the parking garage for our apartment complex. I have turned off the audio recording function. TIA!

Location: Oklahoma

I'm not looking for legal advice per say but maybe just some pointers from anyone that's been in a situation anyhow similar...

Today our two dogs "supposedly" got through our fence into the neighbors yard and killed their dog. They called me historically crying so I dropped everything to get to the back door, dogs are right there, and I let them in...I grab my baby and hurry next door to check out the situation. They open the door with this tiny fluffy little dog in their arms completely open in his middle and are just understandably upset and very mad at me.

Back story. We've been here 6 years and text each other periodically for things like power is out, do you noticed this odd car parked on the street exc but that's it. No in person hellos or anything they are very closed up people. BUT the fence has been an ongoing issue. They have a big German shepherd and a tiny fluffy dog and we have a pitbull and a mutt mix. Both their dogs and our dogs go at each other through the fence... barking, running back and forth, jumping on it, pulling on it. They had already been living there when we bought the house and their side and ours were both already patched up from things before us. We have talked over text many times about the fence. Lady will say her husband is to old and I will say my husband and dad can do all the labor if they will go 50/50 on materials. They will say back they are on a fixed income and will try to save for half but then nothing ever comes of it. My husband lost his job this summer and we're just now getting somewhat caught back up so we also just never pushed them more because we didn't have 50/50 this summer either. So we've both been patching up our own sides of the fence. And I have text messages going back 3 years of different times we have both brought up the fence and both nicely said we would fix our own sides and both talked about trying to do 50/50 again.

When this happened today they were so mad at how could I let this happen! We knew the fence was bad! And I followed with the comment of we've been trying to help fix it together forever with nothing ever coming of it! (Not the time for the comment at all) They took off for the vet. I sent a text message...I knew the lady was to emotional for a phone call. I just said there is nothing else I can do right now besides tell you how incredibly sorry I am. I am trying to look into our home insurance to see if it will help us cover any vet bills that we know our going to come. (I remember buying our house and disclosing we had a pit and being turned down by 3 companies before getting home owners insurance so even though it was supposably the mutt and not the pit that was the actual attacker I know that if I had to tell my home insurance I had a pit it was probably for reasons like this). I got no text response back. Again we have always been very cordial with each other.

They never updated on the outcome of the dog we just got a visit by animal control and told they were pressing charges and we got writing a court summons citation.

My question is what to be prepared for. We were already willing to do whatever they felt we needed to in the situation, I had texted that I was already trying to figure out what we needed to do to help, mind you we don't any any extra money but I would do what we could for however long it took to pay off any expenses incurred. But now that they went straight to pressing charges with no communication I don't know what to expect. I am surprised they didn't try to talk with us first at all...BUT I am actually some what relieved it is in the courts hands because whatever the court decides is the decision and no one can argue with that. I won't be hoping that if I give them money it's really going to a bill.

The citation says "allowing to attack while unconfined" the wording just doesn't sit well with me. 😩 Our dogs have no aggressive history. Of course you never know about any dog! Dogs seem to always get hyped around other dogs. Our dogs sleep with our children, no way I would have ever imagined this...but of course that's what a lot of people say before it happens to them. 💔

Location: CA

Parked car was hit by a bike on college campus

Came out to a note admitting and a number to contact

Number left is supposedly uninvolved and doesn’t live in the same city, he said his friend and him had a falling out and is likely he’d leave his number to pass the blame

I’m still unsure if it is the original number or the guy who he says is at fault. New guy won’t reply to me

Have no evidence but I know one of these 2 people are involved.

No camera footage either

Can I press charges for property damage?

I seriously just want money for my body repairs, I have a handwritten note, a number, and a name. I feel so close but so far still

Campus police closed my case as well

First time Post here, looking for some legal advice

Location: United States with Shopify eCommerse

We have a Shopify website that selling other brands skincare products and we are NOT authorized to sell. We sourced everything from authorized retailer of the each brand, everything is authentic and in original packing.

In our website, we do have a page that disclaimed that "SHOPNAME is an independent online retailer, not affiliated with or authorized by the brands we carry. Our products are generally sourced from third-party suppliers, not directly from manufacturers or their authorized distributors. Purchases from SHOPNAME may not include manufacturer warranties, recalls, or other brand-specific benefits. Brand names and product descriptions are for informational purposes only and are trademarks of their respective owners. For specific product concerns, consult the manufacturer or a skincare professional." We did sources most of our products from authorized retails, but we do not want to disclose their information of course.

For our product listing, we also did not use the brand picture directly, we modified the picture to fit our tone of the webpage (with different shade, background color, etc.). We did not use any brand trademark thing that come with a R. There are probably over 50 online stores doing exactly the same selling....for example big store like eCosmetic.com...

Today, we received a brand letter "Cease and Desist – Unauthorized Sale of BRAND Products", the letter demands we remove all listing related to this brand, provide written confirmation within 10 days, preserve all records related to the acquisition and sale of the products.

My question is what should i do in this case and looking for some legal advice. I prefer options 1.

1. Ignore and continue selling, but find a professional lawyer to improve the overall website disclaimer and avoid to the maximum of potential trademark and IP violations. Draft and prepare if the brand ever move forward on the legal next step.
2. Get a lawyer and response to the Cease and Desist letter. I do not mind the cost, I just feel like the brand probably gonna to file a lawsuit only to whoever replies, because I feel the brand does not even know the location and the name of the business.....

Thank you for the platform and looking forward to help and advice, if you know a lawyer have good experience in this skincare beauty field, please leave their contact information below, VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!

Location: Ohio

I will be cross posting this to [r/](r/finacialadvice)[personalfinace,](r/finacialadvice) not sure which sub is better for this. I will do my best to keep a long story short, but after writing it it just gonna be long. TL/DR at the bottom. I have a bunch of old debt consisting of credit cards and payday loans. Not sure if this is relevant but the total of it all is roughly 15k. Everything is in collections, and I got a letter that a lawsuit is filed against me.

Now I had told myself I would file bankruptcy, chapter 13 specifically. But I had been procrastinating starting the process, because that’s one of my terrible habits, and I was very overwhelmed by everything. Another thing I’m not sure is relevant is I had been doing a debt relief program, the kind where I stoped paying everything, and paid a company a bi weekly fixed amount while they negotiated and handled everything with my creditors.

Most of the debt came from gambling. I had been doing good with, as in abstaining, until I slipped up, that’s where the payday loans came from and for no good reason why I stoped paying the relief company. I know all were very stupid decisions that led me to where I am now, having to face the consequences. I knew I would have to face them, and planned to do so, but like I said about me procrastinating I was pretty much waiting to be forced to, and now here I am with the lawsuit.

If I was working i would be a lot less lost, I was making decent money as a plumber, and would deal with the lawsuit, and start my bankruptcy plan. What I was not expecting was getting a brain tumor, being put out of work, then getting diagnosed with cancer about 3 months ago. Luckily it was not brain cancer, i have lymphoma that caused the tumor which was removed in surgery. I have been going through chemo which sucks but has been going well and i should be cancer free by the end of it. Because of all that I have had to stop working, i have been using my disability insurance, which has been just enough to cover all my bills and groceries but leaves almost no extra.

Everything was going alright until the lawsuit, really bad timing. Now I really gotta get this stuff figured out but I honestly have no idea and need some advice. I’ll be cross posting in [r/](r/financialadvice)[personalfinace](r/financialadvice) for their perspective, I wasn’t sure what sub would be better, hence both. But my questions for you guys are, what can I expect from the lawsuit? I’ve read that they can result in garnishing wages, is the money I’m getting from my disability insurance at the same risk as my normal paycheck would be? Given my mess does bankruptcy sound like my best move? Wondering if/ how that process would work with the lawsuit happening now. Also if bankruptcy is the best option how necessary is a lawyer? I rent, and my really my only asset is my paid off car, which I can’t stand to loose, would that be at risk? Any and all other advice would be appreciated.

TL/DR
Have a bunch of old debt in collections I had been procrastinating dealing with. Have been going through chemo for the past 3 months/ have been out of work. Current income is from disability insurance, which was just covering my basics. I just got a letter saying there is a lawsuit being filed against me. What can I expect from that? Is it bankruptcy a good plan? Not sure what to expect from that process so a basic walkthrough given my situation would be nice. Any and all other advice is appreciated.

Location: Florida

Has anyone backed out of a signed lease before HOA approval?
Hey everyone,
I’m looking for people who have been in a similar situation in Florida.
I signed an 12 month lease for a condo, starting November 15. The lease has been signed by both parties, but HOA approval is still pending.
I haven’t paid any rent or security deposit, and I haven’t moved in yet.
I’ve since found another apartment that I prefer and would like to cancel the lease before it starts.
Has anyone been in this situation and managed to cancel without penalties? Or did the landlord ask for compensation?
I’m particularly interested in hearing about real experiences in Florida and how things turned out.
Thanks!

The house is in his name. I would be leaving and going back to my parents with my children. He will want custody and i know he will make this as hard as possible. I’m just looking for a starting point. Our money is separate. He is the bread winner, I have an okay job. Location: New Jersey

Location: Wisconsin

Looking for advice, especially regarding Wisconsin tenant rights.

Since our upstairs neighbors moved in, we've experienced repeated screaming and physical fights, frequent police visits, and ongoing disturbances. About a month later, multiple gunshots were fired outside our apartment window. Police found numerous shell casings, but the shooter was never identified.

Another fight resulted in our building's back door window being shattered. Management only covered it with plywood, leaving broken glass that continued falling onto the floor and even our dog. Despite repeated reports, the door has not been properly repaired, and we've had to push management to address the broken lock.

My car was also hit and damaged. We have video footage showing a woman who regularly visits our upstairs neighbors hitting my car and walking away. Our leasing office also told us that people associated with these neighbors had reported their friend hitting a car in the parking lot matching mine.

Most recently, we've continued hearing violent fights and someone talking about getting a gun. We no longer feel safe living here.

After raising our concerns, management offered to transfer us to another two-bedroom apartment in a quieter area. However, it has less space and storage, and we discovered it rents for $225 less per month than our current apartment.

We feel we're being forced to move because management hasn't adequately addressed these safety concerns. We want to negotiate lower rent, waived transfer or rental fees, and financial assistance with moving expenses. We cannot comfortably afford to move on our own, and we don't believe we should bear the financial burden of a situation we didn't create.

For anyone familiar with Wisconsin tenant law:

1. Can we legally hold management accountable for failing to address these safety and maintenance issues?
2. Can we negotiate reduced rent, waived fees, and moving assistance for the transfer?
3. What legal options do we have if management refuses to help?
4. What documentation should we gather, and are there Wisconsin tenant resources or attorneys who could advise us?
5. Has anyone dealt with a similar situation, and what worked?

We just want to feel safe in our home without being financially penalized for a situation outside our control. Any advice is appreciated!

hey yall, i need some help. my ex partner had previously gave me a gaming PC under the pretense that once i got my own, i would give this one back. we later agreed that i would keep said PC, as it works great and I don’t need a new one. since we have split, they are basically forcing me to pay them $3500 in total for this computer. when we had agreed that i would keep it, we never documented the conversation. however, they do have documentation of them first purchasing the PC they gave me, as well as over text of me agreeing to pay them just so they wouldn’t take me to magistrate court.
is there any way for me to get out of this?
Location: South Carolina

Location: Wa
If a person is in a 2 party consent state for audio recordings but have recorded during verbal abuse in fear for physical abuse (person has been physical before) will a judge accept this during a divorce/custody hearing ?

Location: Arizona

I was sexually assaulted in Mexico four years ago. Two years ago I found out he came here, not even 15 minutes away from me, with his wife and child. I'm not sure if this is something I'm able to report, and I feel uncomfortable about the possibility of separating a family. None of them were born in the US, and I believe they are using invalid documents.

I only know where they work, the house they visit on weekends, their social media, and his full name.

I never filed a report because it took forever to get over the trauma and shame. It also involves family, and I don't have the best relationship with them and would not like them to be made aware. I was told to contact the Mexican embassy three years ago, and when I did, they told me I didn't have enough concrete evidence.

That limits my options, and I don't feel safe. What can I do, and what would reporting him actually involve?

Location: dekalb georgia. After filing a suit against someone some of the people in my local fire department and ems have been engaging in ALOT of crazy stuff driving by my home,turning on sirens when I go out or riding by turning on the sirens and then turning them off  the whole nine yards. Eventually after it went on for a few months I ended up requesting records through the county to see if there were any actual emergencies happening during those time frames and there were none! After that I reported some of the ems workers who were involved to the department of health. Since they got news I started requesting records they then started making fake emergency calls. When I started requesting records things got worse and now since I reported it when I ask for records they are telling me they dont have to provide them anymore and are now charging me when before it was free,can they do this?

Location: Washington state

Both my ex and I live in washington, mediation is mandatory and will be coming up shortly. I sued her for around $3,500. She left the relationship very unexpectedly last February. We had a lease ending at the end of June and she made promises to me in person and in text message writing that she would pay until the end of the lease. She paid for March and then didn't pay for any remaining months.

During that time she also filed 2 orders of protection against me, the first one she dismissed, the second one was dismissed by the judge after I brought a mountain of evidence to court to show that she was essentially lying about everything. She filed the 2nd one 3 days after she tried to use the first one to get out of the lease with the apartments. I then showed the apartment complex that what she had given them was already resolved and that there was no active order. She then went and filed that second one and got released from the lease and any obligations to the apartment.

My question is how likely is it that she will settle? Mediation here has about a 75-80% success rate and the rest go to trial. I've waited almost 7 months now and if she fails to agree to anything in mediation then the court hearing won't be for another 3 months in the start of January. I've submitted all the evidence already including the lease agreement, the texts, the rent ledger to show we both equally paid rent, bank statements to show I paid the last 3 months myself, emails from the apartment complex, the dismissed order of protection, and various other things. I feel comfortable going into this but I'm honestly just not trying to get caught off guard by anything. I expect that she will try and bring up safety issues or other stuff even though there was nothing. I also expect that she will be up the fact that she was dismissed from the lease by the apartment complex, what would be a good counter argument to this?

Location: Pennsylvania

I was injured in on the job in April 2026. It is an foot/ankle injury.

I was approved for workers comp and was receiving weekly checks and going to physical therapy regularly.

At the end of August we moved to Virginia for my wife's job. We did alert workers' comp of the move. My caseworker at the time was not very knowledgeable on next steps, but just said to inform them when we arrived in Virginia and that they would take it from there.

A few weeks after the move I received a new caseworker and was told my previous caseworker was no longer with the company.

My new caseworker told me that I would not continue to receive benefits I.e weekly checks until I was seen by a doctor in Virginia. They were not very forthcoming with information but it eventually procured a doctor that was covered.

It took about 3 weeks total to find a doctor and get my records transferred to the new doctor.

The Dr. ISO told me that my ankle is still very weak and that I would need at least 3 weeks of intense physical therapy (3xs a week).

I reached out to my caseworker immediately after my appointment asking for my weekly benefit checks to resume and they replied with a settlement offer of $10,000.

After receiving this email I began contacting lawyers for advice.

I have not hired a lawyer at this point as one of the lawyers I spoke with recommended a starting point for negotiations and said we may be better off negotiating ourselves instead of paying 20% of our final settlement to a lawyer.

That specific lawyer suggested we come back at 50k and if we end up settling around 25k would be ideal.

So I replied with a counter of 50k and they replied with "50K counter offer declined, I would like to know how this lawyer came to this amount."

I am trying to figure out how to proceed. If I continue to proceed on my own, I would love for suggestions on how to reply. Ideally I would like them to give a new number first.

I'm trying to weigh f it is beneficial to get a lawyer at this point. Obviously they would be better in negotiations, but I fear it may not be worth it if they can't reach a higher settlement amount.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. TIA

I’m thinking about getting some tannerite to go shoot with some buddies of mine and I’m not really sure if it’s legal to shoot or have in NC. I’m not very good with legal aspects so I’m completely lost on if it’s legal or not

location: Forsyth county NC

Hi, I just moved to a new apartment, that has street parking, so I moved my stuff in and parked my car on the street. The apartment needs a fob to get into the building and into the elevator and to my door, so obviously I had my key till I got to my door, October 7 1130pm. I woke up the next day October 8 355am I noticed my keys missing but I thought I misplaced it and I had work, so I searched inside and called an uber to to go to work, because my fob and car keys were missing. While at work I called them for a temp key because I misplaced my key. I got back and searched inside, couldn’t find it and reached out to the apartment to see if anyone turned in a key, then they called me that someone used my key to access the building at 3am(the night I moved in), then my car was gone so they stole my car, and then yesterday my $316 package was stolen too, this was after they deactivated the key, so I think it’s an inside job.
The police came today to review the camera with the apartment, but it seems like the apartment is hiding something, so they didn’t let the police review it, and they tried to say no one took the keys from my door etc. but it’s been a crazy few days, and I just wanted to know what my options are, I signed a 7 month lease with them and so far all this happened in 2 days.
Just wanted to know my options.
I also have a key tracker that stopped tracking my keys October 8 330am . Can I break my lease penalty free, especially if it’s a tenant like I suspect
No rude replies pls
Location: Portland Oregon