Consumer Protection

Legal forms and books designed to help you get a refund, enforce warranty rights, cancel a contract, deal with online issues, avoid consumer scams, and more.

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  Stopping Identity Theft

  Stop identity thieves with ten easy steps for reducing your risk.

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  101 Law Forms for Personal Use

  Legal forms for your everyday legal issues -- hiring help, borrowing money, selling a vehicle, and much more.

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  Contracts

  Contracts and contract law -- from amendments to waivers -- thoroughly explained in one plain-English desk reference, written with the non-lawyer in mind.

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  Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law

  Read the laws that affect your life in plain English -- everything from cars, credit, and kids to taxes, trademarks, and trusts.

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  Identity Theft Kit

  Deal with identity theft quickly and take steps toward restoring your credit with this all-in-one kit.

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  The eBay Business Start-Up Kit

  The kit is packed with in-depth information and practical advice to help you get your eBay business up and running on the web's leading commerce site.

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  Nolo's Guide to California Law

  Concise, understandable explanations of the Golden State’s rules, on everything from employee, tenant, and civil rights to traffic laws and consumer rights.

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  Complaint Letter

  This form helps you inform government offices of the bad business practices of unscrupulous companies.

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  Notice to Cancel Certain Contracts

  You can cancel many consumer contracts within three days -- use this form to do so!

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  Demand to Make Good on Bad Check

  If you were stuck with a bad check, use this form to demand payment.

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  Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale

  This easy-to-use form lets you transfer ownership of a car, truck or other motorized vehicle to a buyer.

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  Boat Bill of Sale

  The form you need to transfer legal ownership of a boat to another person.

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  General Bill of Sale

  If you're selling personal property, use this form to provide proof of purchase to the buyer.

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  Bill of Sale for Dog

  Use this form if you're buying or selling a dog to provide proof of purchase to the buyer.

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  Personal Property Rental Agreement

  Use this form if you're borrowing equipment from, or renting or lending equipment to, a friend or neighbor.

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  Notice of Termination of Personal Property Rental Agreement

  If you lent out property and want it back (or borrowed property and wish to return it), use this easy-to-use form to make it official.

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  Storage Contract

  If you're storing property for someone else, use this contract to make the terms clear.

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  Notice to Terminate Joint Account

  If you need to close an account that you share with someone else, this is the form for you.

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  Notice to Stop Payment of Check

  Need to stop a check from being cashed? This easy-to-use form will do the job for you.

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  Dispute Credit Card Charge

  The form and information you need to dispute a credit charge.

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  Agreement to Share Property

  This easy-to-use form makes it clear that items purchased by either person in your relationship are jointly owned.

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  Bill of Sale for Goods

  Transfer ownership of goods to your buyer, easily and legally.

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  Demand Letter

  This easy-to-use letter is the first step in the formal process of resolving disputes over property or money.

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  Online Auction Buyer Demand Letter

  Use this letter if you won an online auction, but the seller hasn't followed through with her end of the deal.

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  Request for Refund or Repair of Goods Under Warranty

  This form helps you get compensation when your item breaks and it's still covered by warranty.

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  Letter to Request Credit File

  Request a copy of your credit file to see what lenders and landlords see in your report.

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  Letter to Request Addition of Information Showing Stability

  Give creditors an accurate financial picture and prevent errors on your credit report.

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  Letter to Request Reinvestigation

  Request a closer look at errors in your credit report.

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  Letter to Request Removal of Incorrect Information by Creditor

  Clear up errors on your credit report by going straight to the source: the creditor.

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  Motor Vehicle As-Is Bill of Sale

  Create a bill of sale for a motor vehicle, whether you're buying or selling.

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  Release of Debt for Less

  Settle a debt for less than is owed and cancel a promissory note with this legally enforceable release.

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  Letter of Intent

  Negotiate contracts with confidence -- create a letter of intent and record agreed-upon terms in good faith.