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What hours can my landlords workers show up and be using a sledge hammer to break down a concrete wall? Is there a set time?

Brad's answer | Answered on September 18, 2013

You should contact your local municipal government about the hours for construction. In the City of Los Angeles, construction work is not...

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What happens when a mechanics lien is filed against your proprety that you just sold to someone else?

Brad's answer | Answered on September 18, 2013

A person who does not have a direct contract with the owner may file a mechanic's lien provided they timely served on the owner a Notice of...

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Communication from employer after filing a complaint?

Brad's answer | Answered on September 18, 2013

You are wise to have serious concerns about how to handle communications with your former and potential future employer during ongoing...

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We are 1 of 3 owners of a 6+ac.property in CA (all as tenants-in-common ). % ownership are: 22%,27% ,51%. The 51% owner has just

Brad's answer | Answered on September 18, 2013

The listing agreement is a contractual matter. Many agents will agree that they receive no commission or a reduced commission from specified...

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How do I best respond to an UD if I just need a little more time to get the money rather than file an inevitable bankruptcy?

Brad's answer | Answered on September 18, 2013

You need to file an answer within 5 days of service or the landlord can obtain a default judgment. For self help information from the California...

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I hired someone to furnish my home and I fear I have been marked up on prices and getting ripped off.

Brad's answer | Answered on September 17, 2013

Your contract should set forth the duties and responsibility of the designer, since there is painting there may be an argument that the designer is...

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Hello, I have lived at an apartment for a year on a year lease which ends Oct 20. All my payments have been on time

Brad's answer | Answered on September 17, 2013

Unless you can prove that the landlord agreed to let you out of the lease early, you will be responsible for paying the rent through October 20,...

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I moved into a 1 bdrm apt & I signed a one year lease. I just found out the city believes my apt is a studio. Is my lease void?

Brad's answer | Answered on September 17, 2013

You should contact the local Department of Building And Safety to learn whether there is a serious code violation regarding the exits. If so, the...

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Should I contact the health department??

Brad's answer | Answered on September 16, 2013

I agree with my colleague's answer regarding the repair and deduct remedy. For an excellent guide from the Department of Consumer Affairs go...

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If my ex lived with me for 4 months and when i kicked him out he left things here can i trash them after 3 months?

Brad's answer | Answered on September 16, 2013

If you just trash the property without attempting to provide any notice to the former tenant, you are exposing yourself to liability. For an...

Brad S Kane's Answers (6901)

What hours can my landlords workers show up and be using a sledge hammer to break down a concrete wall? Is there a set time?

What happens when a mechanics lien is filed against your proprety that you just sold to someone else?

Communication from employer after filing a complaint?

We are 1 of 3 owners of a 6+ac.property in CA (all as tenants-in-common ). % ownership are: 22%,27% ,51%. The 51% owner has just

How do I best respond to an UD if I just need a little more time to get the money rather than file an inevitable bankruptcy?

I hired someone to furnish my home and I fear I have been marked up on prices and getting ripped off.

Hello, I have lived at an apartment for a year on a year lease which ends Oct 20. All my payments have been on time

I moved into a 1 bdrm apt & I signed a one year lease. I just found out the city believes my apt is a studio. Is my lease void?

Should I contact the health department??

If my ex lived with me for 4 months and when i kicked him out he left things here can i trash them after 3 months?