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Is LoanDepot a scam?

Contributing to the BBB's positive rating is LoanDepot's long history of operation, as it has been in business since February 1995. Another factor is the company's complaint volume, weighted in with the company's positive record of responding to customer complaints and its ability to resolve those issues. LoanDepot's overwhelmingly positive customer reviews are also a consideration.\nThe BBB does mention a case brought against LoanDepot by the California Commissioner of Business Oversight regarding its failure to reconcile books properly in some instances, particularly..

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What are the laws about having two homes on one property?

In most zoning areas, Sonoma County allows second units and guest units that create greater density than generally permitted by the zoning plan. Second units are limited to 840 square feet, while guest units are limited to 640 square feet and cannot include a kitchen, notes the Permit and Resource Management Department. Further restrictions whether a second unit is allowed include minimum property sizes if the second unit is provided with water and sewage.\nFairfax County in Virginia provides another example of zoning laws pertinent to building two homes on one property. The county's zoni..

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How do you get a writ of mandamus?

A judge may issue a writ of madamus after a hearing to ascertain the validity of such a petition, as Law.com explains. For example, an individual or party sues a city government for refusing to place a proposition on the ballot despite backers of the proposition obtaining enough qualified signatures to force an election. The city claims the proposal is unconstitutional, even though city ordinances require the proposition appear on a ballot for voters to decide. Backers of the initiative petition sue the city and request a judge issue a writ of mandamus that forces the city to put the propositi..

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Who do you call to report a bad landlord?

Visit the Housing Authority to review your rights as a tenant. This information can be found through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD guides you through the process of filing a complaint and can provide you with valuable information regarding the tenant and landlord relationship. It is in a renter's best interest to keep a record of all complaints and conversations filed with the landlord. This evidence helps determine the outcome of the case.

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Where do you place inspection stickers on vehicles?

As of April 2013, the District of Columbia places inspection stickers on the windshield's right side, explains the Office of Documents and Administrative Issuances. In 1993, Maine's legislature ordered the sticker placed on the windshield's left side or in the center behind the rear-view mirror, notes the Office of the Revisor of Statutes.\nAs of 2015, Texas does not have an inspection sticker, states the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Inspections are required to register a vehicle, and the registration sticker is placed on the windshield's left side.

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What are some skip tracing databases?

Skip tracing databases include public and private sources or information, notes the Government Revenue Collection Association. Technology has made finding quality information much easier than in the past, when investigators had to rely on phone books and criss-cross and reverse directories. In addition to online sources, government agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service and the Social Security Administration may assist in locating people by forwarding mail to inform them of deaths, illnesses and entitlement to assets.

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What is the difference between "left wing" and "right wing"?

The left-right political spectrum was born during the French Revolution of 1789. In the French National Assembly, supporters of the king sat on the president's right while supporters of the revolution sat on his left. In 1791, the National Assembly was replaced by the Legislative Assembly, and the seating arrangement continued — this time with moderates occupying the center seats. By the early 20th century, the terms left and right were associated with specific political ideologies.\nIn the United States, the Democratic Party is generally identified as being on the left, and the Republi..

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What are some unusual laws?

Feeding pigeons in St. Mark's Square was outlawed as part of an effort to reduce the number of pigeons in St. Mark's, due to the damage the birds do to historical structures, explains The Telegraph. For safety reasons, it is illegal to stop for any reason, even running out of fuel, on the Autobahn. Spain does not allow drivers to wear flip-flops or sandals, for safety reasons.

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What happens if an inmate has no money in his commissary account?

Supplies provided to inmates without funds in their commissary account vary by institution. For example, some facilities provide all inmates with basic food, toiletries, hygiene items, haircuts, shoes and clothing, according to the Florida Department of Corrections. However, without money in their account, inmates cannot purchase additional items, such as snack food and soda.\nOther facilities require inmates to request indigent kits that include hygiene items if they do not have money to purchase the necessities, according to the County of Summit, Ohio. Inmates may have to wait a period of 10..

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How is wealth distribution data collected in the United States?

As of 2015, the U.S. Census Bureau carries out several broad national population surveys. The longform census, recorded by the government since 1790, is the most comprehensive. The bureau records several other surveys used for further demographic and specific population research, notably the American Community Survey that reaches around 3.5 million homes per year. These surveys are a major source of information on American income, and are primarily used in data compilation for government use, as most of the data is not made public immediately.\nThe U.S. Federal Reserve also records a survey on..

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