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Real Estate Agent Dispute — lawyer charging for work not done

Started by newbie_tenant_WA · Dec 12, 2024 · 993 views · 11 replies
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newbie_tenant_WA OP

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

lawyer charging for work not done. I've been dealing with this for about 7 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already tried to resolve this directly but the other party is not cooperating.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under the relevant statute, actionable.

One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.

IG
InsuranceGuy_FL

Been there. Here's what I learned.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

WC
worried_creator_GA

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

CH
confused_homeowner_advice

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

VA
VCAnalyst_SF

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

SM
SeniorDevMike_PDX

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

TP
throwaway_parent_MA

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.

DT
desperate_tenant_2025

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

DP
desperate_parent_2023

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.

SA
seeking_advice_business_owner_today

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.

CE
confused_employee_NC

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.

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