Linda Blackwell Williams's Answers (17)

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I was going to sue my ex but came to and agreement and she agreed to do a contract and notorized paper.

Linda's answer | Answered on October 02, 2015

It depends on the written terms of the contract. The fact that it is notarized is not relevant to its validity. You can sue her once she has...

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When a contract has a reasonable attorney's fees clause, does that cover related expenses? Also, what is reasonable?

Linda's answer | Answered on October 01, 2015

You will have to read the contract carefully to see exactly what is says about related expenses. if the contract is silent on the issue, you have...

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I rent a room in CA, the main tenant has broken the "peace & quiet" clause in the agreement. Do I have to give a 30 day notice?

Linda's answer | Answered on October 01, 2015

It sounds like you qualify more as a lodger under California law, then as a tenant. If the month to month agreement is written, and if there is a...

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I've contracted a disease called "C diff" from the house i rent due to a slumlord.. Can i sue ? The landlord

Linda's answer | Answered on October 01, 2015

If you can prove that your disease originated from the house you rent, then you can sue the landlord. The landlord has a duty to maintain the...

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What type of attorney can help me?

Linda's answer | Answered on September 08, 2015

I agree with my colleague. I suggest you find a lawyer in your area.

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I was the legal guardian of my nephew from age 8 until he turned 18. He is now 21 and I want him to leave my home and he won't.

Linda's answer | Answered on September 08, 2015

Unfortunately you may have to go through the unlawful detainer process to have the tenant removed from the premises. Please note that your tenant...

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Is POA valid 8 years after the signer is diagnosed with dementia ? capacity in april , then claims incapacity in June ?

Linda's answer | Answered on September 08, 2015

I'm assuming this is a durable power of attorney. If so, then it is most likely valid, unless there are terms in the instrument itself which make...

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If a California Employment Agreement has a 60-day notice in it, how enforceable is this?

Linda's answer | Answered on September 08, 2015

If you leave before expiration of the contract, you are in breach. Depending on the damages clause in the agreement, if any, it may make sense to...

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I agree to allow another party's request to record meeting. Then using my own recording device, I secretly also record. Legal?

Linda's answer | Answered on September 08, 2015

It depends on what jurisdiction you are in when you make the recording. Some states allow for recording without the other party's permission....

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Does the owner have the right to evict a tenant that has 5yrs lease agreement but did not 1yr rent?

Linda's answer | Answered on September 08, 2015

The landlord can only give a 3 Day Notice to Pay or Quit within one year of the rent being due. The notice must state the amount of back rent owed ...

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