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My landlord's making me pay rent in cash & is entering my room while I'm gone to close vents. What can I do? I'm in California
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Answered on December 29, 2015
Sounds like he might be trying to avoid paying taxes on income from your rent, but that's speculation. The most important threshold question prior...
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Answered on December 29, 2015
Based the facts presented, there is certainly a workers' compensation case, with the possibility to elect to bring a personal injury claim instead....
Can a landlord pull a credit report each year for lease renewal?
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Answered on December 29, 2015
You've answered one important question in that there are no terms for that in your lease. However, he is entitled to review your credit prior to...
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Is there anything we can do to the dealership that sold him a "lemon"? Are there any legal actions we can take?
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Answered on December 29, 2015
Lemon Laws in VA (Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act) wouldn't apply as it did not occur within the first 18 months of ownership by the first...
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Will recorded texts and private messages of him pestering me be enough to get him back in jail?
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Answered on December 29, 2015
There is no way to know with certainty whether that would be enough to put him back in jail. However, you should immediately contact clerk for the...
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Lis pendens
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Answered on December 29, 2015
The problem is if he's unwilling to sign it, he won't sign it simply because you prepared it. Here's a link for the form:...
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I would like to know if i have a case and if i do, whats the best step to take and the things i need?
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Answered on December 29, 2015
Medical malpractice cases involving these types of scenarios are extremely complex and very fact specific. I doubt if you will be able to get an...
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Can I seek legal action against this vet for damages? malpractice? can I do anything?
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Answered on December 29, 2015
I agree with the other two attorneys' assessments. However, it may be worth your while to ask for the records from your vet and have another vet...
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Can I refuse to sign an addendum if it's explicit writing and the property's actual practice are in direct conflict?
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Answered on December 29, 2015
You can refuse, but as the other attorneys have noted, your landlord can simply decide not to have you as a tenant. However, you certainly can ask...
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Can a person be held legally responsible for an un-necessary emergency service?
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Answered on December 28, 2015
Common sense would indicate that you shouldn't be liable for emergency fees for someone calling the fire department for a non-emergency reason. The...