Questions answered by James Coy Driscoll

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Do I have rights if confidentiality is briched?

James's answer | Answered on September 20, 2016

I am reclassifying this as privacy. Even though it's related to your tenancy, the wrong done by the landlord is a privacy violation. Contact a...

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Other tenants are crack or meth - users dealers. PLEASE is there any help?

James's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

Stomping on the floor is a bad idea. As you see, it does not solve the problem and it endangers you tenancy. The management does not want to...

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Can only an attorney file a commercial eviction

James's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

Two separate issues here. Issue one: Whether the self-help desk will help you with a commercial unlawful detainer (UD). The answer to issue one...

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Is the Landlord resposable for properly registrying a property before renting?

James's answer | Answered on September 08, 2016

I cannot say for certain because I have not reviewed the lease, but if it is like most commercial leases, it says that the lessee (you) are...

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Is there any type action that can be taken in an unlawful detainee case if we did not file an "answer" within 5 days.

James's answer | Answered on September 01, 2016

You are in a very difficult situation. The summons that was served on you said that if you did not file a response within five days, the court...

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My landlord just locked me out of my commercial building without an unlawful detainer or court hearing.

James's answer | Answered on August 27, 2016

You have two course of action to get back in. One is to file a lawsuit called a forcible entry/forcible detainer. Since the tenant (you) is a...

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What can I do if I'm charged with selling stolen property even though that can't be proven

James's answer | Answered on August 27, 2016

I agree that you should not be posting on a public website. This is a criminal law matter and I am changing the type of case to criminal defense.

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How do I confirm my ownership on a property with a tax deed and collect rent on the property?

James's answer | Answered on August 21, 2016

It may not be a simple as you think. You are talking about going into the business of running a parking lot. That means, among other things, that...

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If my friend moves because his apartment is being remodeled. Does he have the right to move back in?

James's answer | Answered on August 20, 2016

San Francisco has very strong tenants' rights laws. Your friend needs to make certain that he is not giving up his rights. He should speak with an...

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I purchased a computer from a neighbor who let slip that he got it from a rent to own and had not made 1 payment am I at risk.

James's answer | Answered on August 15, 2016

This is not a real estate question. Your situation could have criminal legal consequences for you. I am changing the practice area to criminal...

James Coy Driscoll's Answers (1529)

Do I have rights if confidentiality is briched?

Other tenants are crack or meth - users dealers. PLEASE is there any help?

Can only an attorney file a commercial eviction

Is the Landlord resposable for properly registrying a property before renting?

Is there any type action that can be taken in an unlawful detainee case if we did not file an "answer" within 5 days.

My landlord just locked me out of my commercial building without an unlawful detainer or court hearing.

What can I do if I'm charged with selling stolen property even though that can't be proven

How do I confirm my ownership on a property with a tax deed and collect rent on the property?

If my friend moves because his apartment is being remodeled. Does he have the right to move back in?

I purchased a computer from a neighbor who let slip that he got it from a rent to own and had not made 1 payment am I at risk.