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My step-father has been recording my mother's conversations without her consent. Can she use this against him in the divorce?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on May 22, 2013

If the recording was of a confidential communication without the other person's knowledge, it is a crime. Your step father could be prosecuted for...

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California property manager terminated contract with me due to health reasons, What forms do I need to send tenant?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on May 22, 2013

Your question is unclear. I am not sure why you think you need to send anything to the tenant. Any lease would be between the tenant and the...

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Would a college student be able to sue a phone corporation for continuing to send me defective phones?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on May 22, 2013

Try and get the phone company to give you a completely different type of phone. Most of the providers will work with you to keep your business.

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Can I get a refund?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on May 22, 2013

Maybe. It depends on the item, the reason you want a refund, how long ago you bought it, if it is damaged, and other issues. If you bought it from...

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I settled with an unsecured creditor and the settlement agreement only includes a "general release", do I need something else?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on May 22, 2013

Without seeing the release it is hard to say, but based on your description I would not allow one of my clients to sign such a document. It might...

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Can my roommate evict me if I'm not on the lease but have paid the property management company directly and they accept rent?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on May 22, 2013

I agree with other counsel that the roommates can probably not evict you. You basically entered into a month to month agreement with the property...

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Can my landlord charge late fees later (UD) even though the 3 day notice doesn't stipulate a late fee charge?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on May 22, 2013

It is hard to answer your question without having seen your lease. If the lease provides for late fees, then the landlord is entitled to ask for...

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Thinking of Chapt 11. Being sued for contract liability for 1.3mm. Have a real eestate with high equity in a trust

Nicholas's answer | Answered on May 22, 2013

Bankruptcies are very fact dependent and vary greatly based on each person's circumstances. Go see a bankruptcy attorney for a consultation. ...

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Oral contract binding?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on May 22, 2013

More than likely, the agreement could be binding on you. That particular firm does a lot of collections and shoplifting cases. I suspect that...

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Vacated a room. How long before the landlord can through my stuff from the garage.

Nicholas's answer | Answered on May 22, 2013

There is a process that he has to follow to be able to dispose of your belongings. But why would you want to take the chance that this difficult...

Nicholas Basil Spirtos's Answers (14282)

My step-father has been recording my mother's conversations without her consent. Can she use this against him in the divorce?

California property manager terminated contract with me due to health reasons, What forms do I need to send tenant?

Would a college student be able to sue a phone corporation for continuing to send me defective phones?

Can I get a refund?

I settled with an unsecured creditor and the settlement agreement only includes a "general release", do I need something else?

Can my roommate evict me if I'm not on the lease but have paid the property management company directly and they accept rent?

Can my landlord charge late fees later (UD) even though the 3 day notice doesn't stipulate a late fee charge?

Thinking of Chapt 11. Being sued for contract liability for 1.3mm. Have a real eestate with high equity in a trust

Oral contract binding?

Vacated a room. How long before the landlord can through my stuff from the garage.