Questions answered by Wendy Ha Chau

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What is a good settlement amount for being discriminated against?

Wendy's answer | Answered on October 03, 2012

I agree with both of the attorneys above. I do not see any real damages for a lawsuit... However, since Starbucks asked you how you want to be...

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Looking for an attorney

Wendy's answer | Answered on October 02, 2012

Hi, I am Wendy, an attorney at Law Offices of William E. Weiss. Our office takes some employment cases. Please contact our office for a free...

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What type of legal relief should my brother seek and what agencies should he contact to stop the landlord from continuing to do

Wendy's answer | Answered on September 28, 2012

Wow what a story. Very complex. I think you should contact a landlord tenant attorney first, then a disability Attorney or Civil Rights Attorney...

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Evict noisy tenants in San Francisco

Wendy's answer | Answered on September 27, 2012

I agree with the attorneys above. Your lease agreement governs but it can not violate the city's ordinance or state laws. See if you have any...

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If a landlord mention a 60 day notice because he may want to sell the house but never sent notice or said nothing else about

Wendy's answer | Answered on September 26, 2012

Under CA Civil Code Section 1946.1: The 60 day notice must be in writing and served. http://law.onecle.com/california/civil/1946.1.html

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What are the consequences of breaking my year lease if I have lived at the apartment for only 3 weeks?

Wendy's answer | Answered on September 26, 2012

You are responsible for the rest of the terms of the tenancy (in which you signed up for), however there are ways you can mitigate the damages....

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When am i suppose to get my deposit back after moving

Wendy's answer | Answered on September 26, 2012

Under California Civil Code Section 1950.5(g)1, your Landlord or the Rental Company has 21 days to return your deposit and if he does end up...

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WHAT WOULD BE THE AVERAGE TIME NEEDED TO PRESENT A P. I. CASE TO AN ATTNY AND THEREAFTER HAVE A RETAINER AGREEMENT CONSUMATED ?

Wendy's answer | Answered on September 25, 2012

I agree with some of the attorneys. It depends on the facts, how many issues, the type of law, and the legal research involves. If you have all...

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My husband was beaten up by the sherrifs while in custody how can we sue them

Wendy's answer | Answered on September 21, 2012

OMG that is awful !!! How badly was he injured? He needs to get treatments immediately/as soon as possible. Please take photos/pictures, names...

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Landlord / Tenant. I have live in house for 40 years and my mom sold the house and new owner wants to evict me . What can I do.

Wendy's answer | Answered on September 20, 2012

Looks like you have two cases going on here: landlord tenant eviction and share of & reliance on 50% of the net money from the sale of the house...

Wendy Ha Chau's Answers (419)

What is a good settlement amount for being discriminated against?

Looking for an attorney

What type of legal relief should my brother seek and what agencies should he contact to stop the landlord from continuing to do

Evict noisy tenants in San Francisco

If a landlord mention a 60 day notice because he may want to sell the house but never sent notice or said nothing else about

What are the consequences of breaking my year lease if I have lived at the apartment for only 3 weeks?

When am i suppose to get my deposit back after moving

WHAT WOULD BE THE AVERAGE TIME NEEDED TO PRESENT A P. I. CASE TO AN ATTNY AND THEREAFTER HAVE A RETAINER AGREEMENT CONSUMATED ?

My husband was beaten up by the sherrifs while in custody how can we sue them

Landlord / Tenant. I have live in house for 40 years and my mom sold the house and new owner wants to evict me . What can I do.