My tenant hired an exterminator last year to get rid of roaches. He says he has them again. Am I responsible for this?

You may be responsible. As a landlord you have a duty to maintain the premises in a habitable condition. Vermin are definitely a breach of that...

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Is it legal to sell a product X and give a free raffle ticket once the sell is made?

In California where I practice this is illegal. The contest must be open to all. Check the statutes in your state. NOTE: This answer is made...

Generally, an employer is required to pay you when you are under his direct control. They may write you up or warn you but they should not be able...

What can i do to fight for my unemployment with my past job edd denied me.

There is an appeals process for EDD. Consult the handbook you were provided. You may be entitled to a hearing on the matter. good luck. NOTE:...

Do I have to allow a search when leaving a store after paying for my purchase?

Generally, there is a doctrine called the shopkeeper's privilege which allows a store to keep an individual for a reasonable period of time if...

If some one owed me 20000.00 for almost 2 years. I keep asking them to get the money back, but they said they wont pay back

You may consider small claims court. A judgment may be entered against the individual. You may be able to collect by garnishing wages or...

Can a company hold a church to a contract if the person who made the contract is no longer living?

This is usually dependent upon the language on the contract and the authority of the individual who signed the contract. You should consult an...

I was over paid by my company, do i have to pay them back?

You may have to repay them. If the mistake is not caught now, it will be soon. You may want to approach them before they do you. NOTE: This...

Can I file a lawsuit against someone not fulfilling their verbal agreement?

Take her to small claims court. By saying I am assuming that there are two parties. If the other party can act as a witness you may have a...

What can I do to get my lawyer to answer my phone calls

You should send him a lette advising him that if he does not communicate with you, you will either get another attorney or report him to the bar...