Questions answered by James Coy Driscoll

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What rights does a person leaving a sober living environment have?

James's answer | Answered on July 31, 2015

Unfortunately, many of those who operate sober living environments (SLEs) act as if the law does not apply to them. The first question is do your...

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Can a landlord force us, a retail tenant, to allow construction in our space for a new tenant next door?

James's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

It depends in large part on what your lease says about entering your unit. Regardless; it should not be done in a way that substantially...

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Was i misled by the property owner and can i break the lease

James's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

Does the lease say that you are responsible for making certain that you are in compliance with laws and regulation? If so, you are in a difficult...

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Does my landlord need to give us another 60 day notice to quit ?

James's answer | Answered on July 18, 2015

Yes. And it must be I. Writing and properly served.

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Can landlord evict my parents because their rent is lower than the market value in San Francisco?

James's answer | Answered on July 06, 2015

The rent being below market rate is NOT a valid reason to evict your parents. You and your parents should speak with an experienced tenants' lawyer...

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Is this even legal?

James's answer | Answered on July 04, 2015

What your "friend" did is illegal. See if the sheriff/local police will have a talk with her. If not, you will need to speak with an attorney. A...

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I offered a job to a person with few hours because the business is losing and we were considering selling it.

James's answer | Answered on June 23, 2015

I generally agree with Mr. Matthews. Please realize that you are dealing with potentially thousands of dollars of your liability in unpaid wages...

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Can I legally withhold rent?

James's answer | Answered on June 17, 2015

Contact the city code enforcement agency to see if they will cite the landlord for this condition (see link below). If they do, it may get him to...

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I live in San Francisco; and I found out my unit is an illegal in-law unit. My landlord does not allow me to have

James's answer | Answered on June 13, 2015

If the unit is illegal, you may be able to recover the money that you paid in rent to the landlord. You should talk with experience tenants...

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I moved into a apartment with my girl the bathroom ceiling fell on me while using the restroom what can i do

James's answer | Answered on June 13, 2015

If you were injured in the accident you should speak with a personal injury attorney immediately.

James Coy Driscoll's Answers (1529)

What rights does a person leaving a sober living environment have?

Can a landlord force us, a retail tenant, to allow construction in our space for a new tenant next door?

Was i misled by the property owner and can i break the lease

Does my landlord need to give us another 60 day notice to quit ?

Can landlord evict my parents because their rent is lower than the market value in San Francisco?

Is this even legal?

I offered a job to a person with few hours because the business is losing and we were considering selling it.

Can I legally withhold rent?

I live in San Francisco; and I found out my unit is an illegal in-law unit. My landlord does not allow me to have

I moved into a apartment with my girl the bathroom ceiling fell on me while using the restroom what can i do