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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Every state is different, but in Texas, a landlord cannot lock you out of your apartment even if you don't pay rent. The landlord may change the locks on the door but he must provide a key to allow you to come and go 24 hours a day. Click here for more.
NY AG Sues Banks Over MERS Fraud
Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, and Bank of America are in trouble again. The banks are accused of using a mortgage electronic registration system (MERS) to put homeowners at a disadvantage in foreclosure proceedings. In fact, despite having no authority for foreclosure, the banks allegedly falsified court documents to illegally obtain that authority. With MERS it very hard to determine who actually owns the mortgages, making responding to foreclosure actions extremely difficult. What is MERS? Do you have a mortgage with Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, or Bank of America? Click here for more.
Government Shuts Down 16 Websites
The federal government has shut down sixteen websites, accusing the owners of illegally streaming copyrighted material. According to the report, the websites provided live streaming of UFC, WWE, and boxing pay-per-view events. The websites also broadcast NFL football games and other sports events across markets. The government seizure comes only weeks after a heated debate over SOPA. How does the government take control of a website? Click here for more.
Consumer Wins MPG Suit Against Honda
Recently, you may remember reading an article here about a woman who opted out of a class action in order to bring her own "MPG" lawsuit against Honda in small claims court. Although Honda claimed the vehicle tested at 50 miles per gallon, independent testing found the vehicle could only achieve a combined 37 MPG. Had the consumer joined the class, she would have received $100 to $200. On February 1, she won her case in small claims court and received a $9,867 judgement. Can you do it too? Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Truth in Lending plaintiff may have extended right to rescind. The Seventh Circuit held that a TILA plaintiff may have three years to rescind a home loan due to his lender's alleged failure provide all the required notices in a mortgage refinancing transaction. Click here for more.