Questions answered by Lara Ruth Shapiro

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Criminal restitution?

Lara's answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

Attorneys Kestenbaum and Gross are correct, the restitution hearing and results will not affect your taxes. Whether or not any restitution order...

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Are we responsible for our tenant driving into the garage gate?

Lara's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

Attorneys Morrow and Alexander are right. Most likely you are responsible to the HOA and you can seek reimbursement from your tenant and/or your...

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What are my rights as a landlord if the tenant wants to break the lease after finding few small roaches in the house?

Lara's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

Ms. Powers and Mr. Kellener are both right. In the end, either you will work out something reasonable with them, maybe a partial refund, or they...

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Can a complaint be successfully demurred where attorney failed to serve notice of arbitration under B&P 6200-6206 on defendant?

Lara's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

The lawyer's lawsuit is subject to dismissal on a motion to dismiss for failure to comply with the requirement to serve the Notice of Client's...

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Is it legal for a landlord to give a present tenant's rental application to another tenant who lives in the same building?

Lara's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

The other attorneys are right that your damages are uncertain, as is whether you suffered any injury as a result of the landlord giving your rental...

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Sealed Juvenile record

Lara's answer | Answered on February 13, 2015

Mr. Hill is correct. Even though the CA DOJ (and other law enforcement agencies) have access to the information, it is still effectively sealed for...

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When can I ask for a expungement for a DUI charge? All the fines and conditions have been met.

Lara's answer | Answered on February 11, 2015

You say all conditions have been met, so if you have completed probation and not been in trouble, then you can petition to have the dui dismissed....

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Hello, Who is responsible for repairs? landlord or tenant? Thank you

Lara's answer | Answered on February 10, 2015

Mr. Chen is correct. First, look to your lease to determine who is responsible for the repair. Second, you should look at your insurance policy to...

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What our my legal rights if I feel I was ripped off by an attorney?

Lara's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

It is not a black or white situation. If the attorney breached the contract by failing to inform you when you reached your limit, then perhaps he...

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My former attorney filed documents and went to court when there was not proper jurisdiction. Is this something to arbitrate?

Lara's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

You don't say how long ago this happened, and whether or not your attorney would fix it for you at no additional cost. You have the right to seek...

Lara Ruth Shapiro's Answers (189)

Criminal restitution?

Are we responsible for our tenant driving into the garage gate?

What are my rights as a landlord if the tenant wants to break the lease after finding few small roaches in the house?

Can a complaint be successfully demurred where attorney failed to serve notice of arbitration under B&P 6200-6206 on defendant?

Is it legal for a landlord to give a present tenant's rental application to another tenant who lives in the same building?

Sealed Juvenile record

When can I ask for a expungement for a DUI charge? All the fines and conditions have been met.

Hello, Who is responsible for repairs? landlord or tenant? Thank you

What our my legal rights if I feel I was ripped off by an attorney?

My former attorney filed documents and went to court when there was not proper jurisdiction. Is this something to arbitrate?