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Started by worried_renter_IL · Jul 7, 2025 · 1,381 views · 18 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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worried_renter_IL OP

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

legal podcasts recommendations. I've been dealing with this for about 16 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already done some research online but got conflicting advice.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

AF
asking_for_friend_buyer_FL

Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

JC
just_curious_creator_2025

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

AF
asking_for_friend_seller_legal

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

WF
worried_freelancer_NY

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

NW
newbie_worker_IL

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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worried_seller_TX

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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newbie_renter_CA

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

AF
asking_for_friend_buyer_NC

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

JC
just_curious_contractor_2026

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

LT
LandlordTom_TX

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

TD
throwaway_driver_NC

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have the relevant statute years for this type of claim.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

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newbie_seller_GA

NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

MA
MusicProducer_ATL

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

HM
help_me_driver_2024

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

AF
asking_for_friend_seller_NY

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

RM
RestaurantOwner_Miami

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

SM
SeniorDevMike_PDX

I went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.

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