Is dissemination of downloaded texts from someone else's phone a criminal offense? What kind of legal action can be taken?

It all depends on how the person came into possession of the texts. If they were sent to him/her, or to a phone that he/she legally had access to,...

What do you think of the proposed line-item (below) for our condo's "house rules" in SF, CA? An owner recently submitted.

It would be difficult to answer your question without seeing the entire document. Take everything to a local attorney for a consultation.

Landlord responsibility for quiet enjoyment to surrounding properties?

You probably cannot, except in very limited circumstances, force the landlord to do anything about the tenant.

Seller sold me 2 phones that were supposed to be brand new but Carrier blocked 1 of them because of fraud, what should I do?

Demand a refund from the seller and give him back the phones. If he won't do that, then dispute the charge with your credit card company, report...

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Is it fraud for a telemarketer to say something is a customer's "second and final" chance, when it's not?

No fraud. Just a sales pitch. Ask them to take you off their list.

CEO's personal responsibility in the debt of his rogue company

This is really a factual situation that would vary from case to case. Executives, owners, shareholders, etc., of corporations can sometimes be...

California real estate law Material Fact disclosure

The DRE website has a document entitled "Disclosures in Real Property Transactions" which details the types of disclosures that need to be made,...

If I sue the local government

Probably no harm in trying, but it is likely that you would be unsuccessful. The government can refuse to release information for specified...

Is it legal and or safe to erect scaffolding above major entrances and or exits of an apartment building located in San Mateo CA

Scaffolding over an entrance to a building is legal and safe, as long as it is properly erected and has the necessary safety precautions in place. ...

Expunging a wrongfully recorded mechanic lien on my rental property - timing and paperwork

The contractor has 90 days after recording a lien to file a lawsuit to enforce the lien. If he does not, the lien is not valid and cannot be...

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