Ouch. Your lawyer failed to communicate that he was spanked by the Court by way of monetary fines. I echo everyone else's opinion above.
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DISCLAIMER- THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE AND DOES NOT ESTABLISH AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. CONSULT QUALIFIED LEGAL COUNSEL IN YOUR CITY OR STATE FOR IMMEDIATE LEGAL ADVICE. --- Paid sick leave generally is available to employees at the discretion of the employer. NOTE: In San Francisco, however, the Paid Sick Leave Ordinance, Administrative Code Chapter 12W, requires that employees be provided at least 1 hour of paid sick leave for each 30 hours...
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Did Sears obtain a court judgment and are now trying to collect on that debt? If so, then the statute of limitations will be different (Judgments last for 10 years and are easily renewed for the life of the judgment debtor). LEGAL DISCLAIMER Attorney Brian Pedigo is licensed to practice law in California and is located in Southern California (Orange County, Inland Empire - see www.PedigoLaw.com). His response here does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney / client...
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DISCLAIMER- THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE AND DOES NOT ESTABLISH AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. CONSULT QUALIFIED LEGAL COUNSEL IN YOUR CITY OR STATE FOR IMMEDIATE LEGAL ADVICE. --- I am aware of no law in any city in California that mandates landlords provide a stove or refrigerator for tenants. These things are not traditionally part of the implied warranty of habitability. However, it is very unusual for a unit to have no stove, so you may want to...
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DISCLAIMER- THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE AND DOES NOT ESTABLISH AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. CONSULT QUALIFIED LEGAL COUNSEL IN YOUR CITY OR STATE FOR IMMEDIATE LEGAL ADVICE. --- Most rent control laws permit evictions for the purpose of performing "substantial renovations" subject to the limitations discussed below. Generally, the renovation work must be of a nature that requires the unit to be removed from rental use, or at least temporarily...
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DISCLAIMER- THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE AND DOES NOT ESTABLISH AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. CONSULT QUALIFIED LEGAL COUNSEL IN YOUR CITY OR STATE FOR IMMEDIATE LEGAL ADVICE. --- It is a common misuse of the word "assualt" in a situation like this. Assault is defined in the California Penal code as "an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another." (CPC s 240). In other words, shaking your fist...
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Your landlord may not deduct for "ordinary wear and tear." If you caused no damage to the paint, then they cannot lawfully take this money out of your security deposit. If they refuse to be reasonable with you, then I would advise you to bring them to small claims court.
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Anyone using another's “name, voice, signature, photograph or likeness” for commercial purposes without consent is liable for the injured party's actual damages or $750, whichever is greater. [See Civ.C. § 3344; CACI 1804] More facts are needed to properly assess your case.
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Rob - the previous answer is correct. What you need to do now is file an adversary proceeding against the defendant in bankruptcy court. You may have a good case for fraud. I don't necessarily agree that it would be too expensive for you to pursue further. Feel free to contact me (see website below) if you would like to discuss your case further. Best, Brian Pedigo www.PedigoLaw.com
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DISCLAIMER- THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE AND DOES NOT ESTABLISH AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. CONSULT QUALIFIED LEGAL COUNSEL IN YOUR CITY OR STATE FOR IMMEDIATE LEGAL ADVICE. --- If you own the building and land, and your land is in violation of a city ordinance, then you will likely be named in a suit. Seek legal advice from a local lawyer as soon as possible to take care of the problem with the city and with your tenants. Best, Brian Pedigo...
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