Can I mention to the jury during opening statement that the Defendant was smirking and laughing during one of the depositions?
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Answered on July 30, 2018
Generally in an opening statement a party or his/her attorney can only present arguments that are relevant and for which you have potentially...
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Tree limbs from complex next door landed on my buildings, who pays for the repairs and clean up?
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Answered on December 07, 2017
If the neighbor was negligent in maintaining the trees he or she can be liable for damage to your property. But if the trees were healthy and...
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Family members live rent free how do I evict them from my home my health is suffering asked them to leave and they wont?
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Answered on December 07, 2017
You will need to give them 30 days written notice as set forth in Civil Code Section 1946.5. If they stay after the 30 days you can arrest them...
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How do I get tenant rights if I was not put on the lease before the previous tenant passed away?
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Answered on October 27, 2017
You are not on the lease, but you are a resident so you do have certain rights to remain living there. Unless the landlord agrees to let you assume...
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Can an attorney deny settlement ? We have spent over 12 thousand for s 6 thousand dollar case? and want lien removef?
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Answered on October 27, 2017
An attorney cannot refuse to settle a case if the parties are otherwise willing (in other words, there is an amount the other side will pay that...
How do we get our neighbor next door to stop calling cops for noise ordinance and stop harassing our vacation guest renters?
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Answered on October 24, 2017
Assuming your rb&b business is legal in your community, properly licensed and permitted under the zoning ordinances, you likely have a cause of...
Filing a motion to vacate judgment and declaration form SC-135 on form it states NOTICE TO (name) do I put my name defendant or?
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Answered on October 13, 2017
Insert the names of the other parties in the lawsuit. They are the ones that need to know you are filing the motion and the specifics regarding...
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What are the options for a wife who isn't on the mortgage when her husband dies but IS on title?
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Answered on October 12, 2017
She should absolutely keep making payments or risk foreclosure. If payments keep coming, the lender probably will not be concerned about your...
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How to break a room renting lease
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Answered on October 10, 2017
Civil Code 1946.5 may apply to your case, where you are renting a room within a dwelling occupied by the landlord. In this case, you may terminate...
Can I deduct old, unpaid late fees from security deposit?
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Answered on October 10, 2017
Late fees are considered "liquidated damages" (it is not considered rent) and are only enforceable in residential leases ( I am assuming this is a...