Questions answered by Steven Alan Fink

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Detained for Shoplifting at a supermarket, what are my options?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 08, 2010

Mr. Kaman is correct. There are firms out there that send these demand letters in the hope that people pay. They never sue because it is...

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Does my ex girlfriend have the right to take the appliances that her grandparents bought for us when we were together

Steven's answer | Answered on January 08, 2010

It depends whether they were a gift to both of you or a gift to her that she allowed you to use. The response given is not intended to create,...

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I bought a car for my son who was making payments and I had to get the car back. Can he sue me for what he paid into it.

Steven's answer | Answered on January 08, 2010

He could sue, but he wouldn't win. He made monthly payments and got use out of the car. Therefore, he wasn't damaged by his failure to pay. ...

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If my x fiance bought me a car 3 years ago only my name is on the title, registration, and insurance will the vehicel be awarded

Steven's answer | Answered on January 08, 2010

Car sounds like it is yours. How did he get possession? Let him know if car not returned you will report it stolen. The response given is not...

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Terminating an employee on Workers Compensation.

Steven's answer | Answered on January 08, 2010

No legal obligations to X because of the workers' comp claim. Tell him you are ceasing operations and winding down business. Let him know another...

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Can you get a 30 day notice for late fees even though you are willing to pay it that day?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 08, 2010

If on day 3 you tendered them the full rent, plus late fees in full (even if in 2 installments), they cannot evict you for nonpayment. If you are...

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I rent out room n my home. Tenant has taken over my home, is unruly, broken items, runs business out of my home that

Steven's answer | Answered on January 08, 2010

If she has a lease, she may be violating it by running a business. If no lease or a month to month lease give her 30 day notice to quit. If she...

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Does security deposit return timeline start when lease ends, when tenants move out, or when cleaning /maintenance are complete?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 08, 2010

21 calendar days after the tenant has vacated the premises. Civil Code 1950.5(g)(1). See weblink The response given is not intended to create,...

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How do I evict family from my house. They pay no rent.

Steven's answer | Answered on January 08, 2010

If they have been there more than 1 year you have to serve them with a 60 day notice to quit, less than 1 year a 30 day notice to quit. If they...

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Do California Divorce papers have to be personally served on a spouse now residing in New York, or can I serve by certified mail

Steven's answer | Answered on January 08, 2010

You can serve him by certified mail, return receipt requested or by having a third person deliver the papers to him. CCP 415.40. If yuo serve by...

Steven Alan Fink's Answers (9885)

Detained for Shoplifting at a supermarket, what are my options?

Does my ex girlfriend have the right to take the appliances that her grandparents bought for us when we were together

I bought a car for my son who was making payments and I had to get the car back. Can he sue me for what he paid into it.

If my x fiance bought me a car 3 years ago only my name is on the title, registration, and insurance will the vehicel be awarded

Terminating an employee on Workers Compensation.

Can you get a 30 day notice for late fees even though you are willing to pay it that day?

I rent out room n my home. Tenant has taken over my home, is unruly, broken items, runs business out of my home that

Does security deposit return timeline start when lease ends, when tenants move out, or when cleaning /maintenance are complete?

How do I evict family from my house. They pay no rent.

Do California Divorce papers have to be personally served on a spouse now residing in New York, or can I serve by certified mail