Can a the BOARD OF Directors of a HOA place someone on the board who owns a business in the property ?

As Mr. Moss answered, it depends on the CC&Rs, bylaws, and other governing documents for the HOA. It would not be unheard of for such a placement.

What alternative way can I take instead of relying on local police ?

The police won't help you with this. They will put the burden on you. There can be strict penalties associated with destroying trees. One case I...

What can I do about the school telling personal information about problems my daughter is having in school? Is there privacy law

You can talk to the administration, but what you describe does not appear to be something that would be subject to privacy even in a public school....

Who technically will own the car after I have made all the payments? and, if its both of us, what can be done to change it?

Your dad was nice enough to help you out by cosigning. Maybe he will be just as nice when the loan is paid off and take his name of as a...

Could there be such a thing as an unconscionable clause in a homeowners insurance contract?

You may have claims against the insurance company and any of the contractors. But, you are going to need to consult with an attorney where the...

If both parties have appeared in the underlying case, then personal service is generally not required. Instead, service by mail is typically how...

Is there a possible counter suit for the 3rd party paying to live there without my knowing? What can I do if I can't be there?

If you are being sued in small claims court and you don't appear at the hearing, you risk having a default judgment entered against you for...

Can we forgo a civil case and take her to small claims?

Generally, disputes over the handling of a probate estate are required to be resolved in the superior court handling the probate. I suspect that...

If punitive damages are award against an individual city employee, what determines when a municipality will pay for the damages.

This is a question best directed to your current attorney. Each case has to be evaluated on its own merits. Some cases justify an award of...

Is any of this legal? Should I report her to corporate or ethics for the company? Will it be worth filing discrimination?

This is something you may want to address with the HR department. If you get fired or the harassment becomes too intolerable for you to take...