Most news articles on consumer law are needlessly confusing. Attorney Mike Cardoza takes a straight, no-nonsense approach on the current issues facing consumers today. Our blog provides an insider’s view on consumer rights, and explores topics such as threats to privacy and unfair credit reporting. Be sure to check back for regular updates.
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Active Duty Vehicle Repo May Entitle You To Compensationlender cannot repossess your vehicle without first obtaining a court order. They must take you to court and get a judge's approval before they can take your car
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Are You a Servicemember With High-Interest Credit Card Debt? Relief Is Here!If you opened high-interest credit card accounts before joining the military, you may be eligible for hundreds of dollars in reimbursements. Learn more here.
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Landlords Cannot Charge Fees When You Are Deployed and Terminate a LeaseA recent landlord-tenant case is a reminder to all servicemembers that they have a right to terminate housing leases with no penalty when they are deployed.
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My car was repossessed while I was in boot camp. Was that legal?Was your car repossessed while you were on active duty? You may be able to sue the collection agency under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Learn more here.
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Threatened With a Lawsuit While on Active Duty? I Can Help!If you're sued in civil court while on active military duty, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act protects you against default judgements. I explain here.
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Active Duty Servicemembers: Know Your SCRA Rights to Protect Yourself and Your FamilyIf you are an active duty member of the military, you have legal and financial protections you may not know about. Learn about your rights under SCRA here.