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Post by FrozenPea on May 13, 2021 14:59:51 GMT

My daughter rented a house sight unseen because they moved across country.
It was like a crack house. Rat feces & holes. Broken windows. Urine soaked carpets. Nothing like the photos she was sent. Anyway, she finally getting her deposit back however they want her to sign a paper. It states:

"Non-Defamation. Both parties agree that they will not make any defamatory comments or remarks as defined by law, in writing, orally or electronically, about the Company or any other Parties and their respective services."

Does this mean she cannot leave a bad review? She has pictures and video of the place.

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kenziekeeper Full Member Posts: 361 Jun 25, 2014 21:23:49 GMT	Need legal help May 13, 2021 15:05:00 GMT via mobile FrozenPea and coaliesquirrel like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kenziekeeper on May 13, 2021 15:05:00 GMT Not a lawyer, but no way would I sign that. Contact a lawyer now, because she may need to go to small claims to get her deposit.
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Need legal help May 13, 2021 15:12:16 GMT FrozenPea, blue tulip, and 2 more like this

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Post by christine58 on May 13, 2021 15:12:16 GMT

Defamation is the oral or written communication of a false statement about another that unjustly harms their reputation and usually constitutes a tort or crime.

If it's true--it's not defamation. But she needs to talk to a lawyer before signing.

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myshelly Pea Guru Posts: 13,540 Jun 30, 2014 14:44:17 GMT	Need legal help May 13, 2021 15:19:56 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by myshelly on May 13, 2021 15:19:56 GMT Are they telling her she has to sign in order to get her money?

FrozenPea UnstopPeable Posts: 1,566 Location: Frozen Tundra of Alaska Jun 25, 2014 20:50:46 GMT	Need legal help May 13, 2021 17:04:23 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by FrozenPea on May 13, 2021 17:04:23 GMT May 13, 2021 15:19:56 GMT myshelly said: Are they telling her she has to sign in order to get her money? Yes. She did find legal help.
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Rhondito Pearl Clutcher MississipPea Posts: 4,662 Jun 25, 2014 19:33:19 GMT	Need legal help May 13, 2021 18:20:17 GMT FrozenPea likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rhondito on May 13, 2021 18:20:17 GMT I hope she has been able to find a suitable home to rent!
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FrozenPea UnstopPeable Posts: 1,566 Location: Frozen Tundra of Alaska Jun 25, 2014 20:50:46 GMT	Need legal help May 13, 2021 18:22:47 GMT via mobile Rhondito likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by FrozenPea on May 13, 2021 18:22:47 GMT May 13, 2021 18:20:17 GMT Rhondito said: I hope she has been able to find a suitable home to rent! Thankfully they did. Much nicer and only a bit more. It was a very stressful week.
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