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should I worry about subletting a room in an apartment with no written agreement between me and the tenant on the lease? [more inside]
posted by Muffpub on Jun 20, 2010 - 14 answers

Is the lack of any formal contract normal when starting contracting work for a contracting firm? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Jun 11, 2010 - 7 answers

I have an iPhone on AT&T Wireless. I have moved to an area where AT&T does not provide native cellular and data service. I need your advice/ideas on how best to proceed to protect my cell phone number. [more inside]
posted by karizma on Jun 7, 2010 - 9 answers

How do I convince the temping agency that I am working for to let me reduce my work hours, but not fire me altogether? [more inside]
posted by Year of meteors on May 28, 2010 - 8 answers

Question about flat rental in England. A friend and I will soon be moving out of our current places and sharing a flat together. I'll need to sign a contract for a flat while he's out of the country. How can we end up in a situation where we're both on the tenancy agreement with equal status, as if he'd been present to sign originally? [more inside]
posted by metaBugs on May 19, 2010 - 7 answers

I've been trying to get a software consulting gig with a medium-sized engineering firm (think rods and gears), and we're hung up on a portion of my contract: the deposit. Namely, they refuse to agree to one. Should I take this job? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 9, 2010 - 14 answers

Any K-12 school administrators out there? I've got a question about multi-year contracts... [more inside]
posted by rryan on May 1, 2010 - 3 answers

Free/low cost legal help in Suffolk County, NY [more inside]
posted by ginagina on Apr 27, 2010 - 3 answers

Can I take advantage of the "cooling off" period to cancel a lease agreement and get my deposit back? [more inside]
posted by althanis on Apr 20, 2010 - 7 answers

We're interested in renting a small house in CA as our primary residence. We're suspicious that the owners/agents are just trying to wait out the market before selling. Is there any meaningful protection that guarantees a minimum stay in the property that can be put into a rental contract/lease, irrespective of whether the owners receive an offer on the house?
posted by lalochezia on Apr 19, 2010 - 8 answers

13 months ago I signed a 12 month contract for martial arts tuition, for payment to be directly debited from my bank account fortnightly. About 6 months ago I moved cities, and hence was no longer able to continue with the lessons. Knowing that I signed a contract for 12 months I figured that I should honour it despite having no way of actually using the service I was paying for. The period of the contract I signed has now lapsed, and yet the money is still coming out of my account... [more inside]
posted by Philby on Apr 12, 2010 - 15 answers

[bait and switch filter] I purchased a washer and dryer last weekend, but have heard back that, due to a mistake on their end, the wrong price was quoted and is now $300 higher. Should we cover their cost and pay more, or argue that they must honor their guaranteed written estimate, which we've already paid? [more inside]
posted by pkingdesign on Apr 1, 2010 - 40 answers

What does full disclosure really mean in a real estate sale? [more inside]
posted by swimming naked when the tide goes out on Mar 27, 2010 - 7 answers

What reaction and resolution can I expect when asking to be released from a one year UK tenancy agreement early? [more inside]
posted by Nufkin on Feb 26, 2010 - 9 answers

Moving overseas; how do I get out of a Vodafone Australia contract? [more inside]
posted by m1ndsurfer on Feb 10, 2010 - 8 answers

What does it mean to be a UK resident for insurance purposes? I'd like to buy multi-trip travel insurance. However, I'm currently working on a contract in another country (France) until the end of May. [more inside]
posted by handee on Feb 9, 2010 - 6 answers

Asking for a friend: Is it legal for an employer (in Ontario, Canada) to structure an employment contract that requires the employee to stay and work for the company for a minimum period of time (say, one year)? [more inside]
posted by Cyrie on Feb 8, 2010 - 9 answers

How does somebody break into professional consulting, especially IT consulting? How do you get clients? Should I even do it? [more inside]
posted by icebourg on Jan 26, 2010 - 8 answers

What are your experiences with temp-to-perm contracts? Advice, things to watch out for? [more inside]
posted by sophist on Dec 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Tax advice for a freelancer, contractor, and full-time employee [more inside]
posted by lunalaguna on Dec 14, 2009 - 3 answers

What non-monetary things could I ask for in my contract re-negotiations? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2009 - 14 answers

My 2-year cell phone contract with AT&T Wireless is complete, and I'm looking for advice on how to handle the next part. [more inside]
posted by anotherpanacea on Nov 24, 2009 - 8 answers

How much notice do I have to give at work? I'm in France, and my contract lasts 1 year. [more inside]
posted by handee on Nov 18, 2009 - 3 answers

Hey there, I hate dealing with credit cards, signing contracts. Need a good simple and reliable Prepaid cell phone. [more inside]
posted by Sentus on Nov 15, 2009 - 12 answers

New York City apartment question: Is it normal for my broker to tell me I will receive hard copies of my lease a "couple of weeks" after moving in? [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus on Oct 27, 2009 - 10 answers

What are the legal/tax issues involved in an US-based company hiring European individuals to do contract work at home (things like translating documents; the person hired would never need to leave their home country). From the standpoint of the US-based business, it is simply a matter of sending a 1099 like any other contract work? Is there anything else to consider?
posted by helios on Oct 22, 2009 - 11 answers

A friend and I are looking to rent an apartment together. We're both a bit cautious and want to draft an informal contract laying everything out. What would you make sure to specify in such a document? How do we split utilities we disagree on? [more inside]
posted by fogster on Oct 20, 2009 - 19 answers

How can I make Verizon Wireless treat me better? They changed my plan without my consent. [more inside]
posted by digividal on Oct 12, 2009 - 11 answers

What are some good tech-centric temp agencies in L.A.? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Oct 9, 2009 - 5 answers

Local political campaign reports a large surplus four days after stiffing its workers (I and dozens of other campaign workers are owed back pay, several of us in the $300+ range). Solutions? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 5, 2009 - 8 answers

I buy an item from a major online deal-a-day site. They withdraw the funds from my account. Does this constitute a legally binding contract that they will provide me with the item, or are they able at their discretion to refund the purchase price and walk away? [more inside]
posted by kprincehouse on Sep 29, 2009 - 12 answers

How do lottery retailers make their money? [more inside]
posted by Grither on Aug 26, 2009 - 23 answers

Does Contract for Deed ever work? [more inside]
posted by ian1977 on Aug 25, 2009 - 3 answers

Is a contract valid if I only have a scanned version of it? [more inside]
posted by yoyo_nyc on Aug 13, 2009 - 14 answers

I have no idea what to charge to be "on call" for a year, just in CASE a computer has a problem. [more inside]
posted by CommonSense on Aug 4, 2009 - 22 answers

Am looking for a sample product design contract. Know where there is a (hopefully free) one i can take apart and re-write before taking to a lawyer? [more inside]
posted by gonzo_ID on Jul 29, 2009 - 5 answers

Is my Rental Agreement legally binding if the landlord did not sign the contract? [more inside]
posted by speedoavenger on Jul 19, 2009 - 16 answers

When is the right time to get Labor Union representation? [more inside]
posted by Jon-o on Jul 12, 2009 - 8 answers

Tell me what I need to do, or which bums I need to kiss, to write a storyline for a video game. [more inside]
posted by metalheart on Jul 8, 2009 - 15 answers

Is buying a home on land contract or as a lease option ever a good idea? [more inside]
posted by howrobotsaremade on Jul 7, 2009 - 6 answers

What was the name of the website on which freelance graphic designers could publically upload their logos and banners to match a contractor's brief, on the condition that one of their designs must be purchased after an allotted time? [more inside]
posted by Black Spring on Jun 22, 2009 - 7 answers

What's a better deal for a contract iPhone — pay more per month and get the phone cheaper, or get a cheaper phone? [more inside]
posted by jaffacakerhubarb on Jun 16, 2009 - 8 answers

Flat-out asking for a government contract during a cold call: feasible or terrible? [more inside]
posted by cranberrymonger on Jun 11, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm currently employed full-time for a large consulting firm and have recently been offered an opportunity to engage on contract as an independent consultant. I'm hesitant about the loss of stability that this may imply and request the communities feedback [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 9, 2009 - 5 answers

(Self-employment-Filter) What should I know about / be aware of when contracting for a local university? [more inside]
posted by explosion on Jun 9, 2009 - 7 answers

Franchisee activism question: I am a franchisee of a fairly large painting/home-repair franchise network. The franchisor has put together plans for generating additional income (a new line of business) but in return wants all franchisees to sign a contract addendum that in effect cancels our current exclusive territories. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 3, 2009 - 2 answers

Is now is a good time to get locked into a 3 year contract or should I wait to see what the (apparently forthcoming) new competition brings. [more inside]
posted by backwards guitar on Jun 2, 2009 - 8 answers

What should I do about my accrued overtime? [more inside]
posted by Strumpf Marionette on May 26, 2009 - 17 answers

How do you balance employee rights vs company needs in an employment contract? [more inside]
posted by tracicle on May 19, 2009 - 13 answers

I'm trying to build the best argument for why a company that committed in writing to licensing some IP of mine but are two years tardy in furnishing a contract owes me something. [more inside]
posted by blueshammer on Apr 28, 2009 - 6 answers