Melvin C Belli's Answers (732)

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Recovering damages from hit and run from a commercial driver who fled the scene.

Melvin's answer | Answered on October 31, 2016

You would sue the party at fault which would be the driver and his employer. Find yourself an Arizona attorney as soon as possible to avoid any...

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Why do I have a case but no one wants to take it. And who do I need to talk to?

Melvin's answer | Answered on October 31, 2016

You have a difficult set of facts which makes your case difficult. mainly that you did this to yourself and you were in prison for something that...

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What are the laws regarding sick days, and what can I do if I can't get a doctor's note quickly?

Melvin's answer | Answered on October 30, 2016

They are probably being strict because you just started. Explain what is going on to you doctor and maybe they can squeeze you in but it might be...

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How long does my landlord have to send services like exterminator?

Melvin's answer | Answered on October 30, 2016

Nothing codified in the law as to X number of days. Its a reasonable amount of time standard which is subject to interpretation. I'd say a...

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Seal record

Melvin's answer | Answered on October 30, 2016

Ok so I take it you went to trial and won? If so no need to seal the record because you weren't evicted. This is something you negotiate with a...

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I live in a senior mobile home park, can the park management charge me extra if I rent out a room?

Melvin's answer | Answered on October 30, 2016

Probably not as long as you don't make a profit on them ie charge more than their share of the rent and other costs. See California Civil Code...

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How can my landlord prove that I owe for carpet paint etc. if she only got quotes not actual receipts that were paid?

Melvin's answer | Answered on October 30, 2016

I wont address how or why she broke the lease only the matter of proof. Estimates are almost as good as the actual costs. Their burden is a...

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If I am renting a 3-bedroom apartment and the building has assigned parking am I not guaranteed 2 parking spaces?

Melvin's answer | Answered on October 30, 2016

Yes there is no provision in California law that landlord has to provide parking.

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How can I leave a month-to-month lease, when my I want to leave but room mate wants to continue?

Melvin's answer | Answered on October 30, 2016

If you signed the lease you are stuck. Notwithstanding that if you have been there less than a year send them a 3o day notice you are quitting, if...

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I'm the primary on my lease if, I want to add my sons dad on the lease. May, I be able to if he has a misdemeanor?

Melvin's answer | Answered on October 30, 2016

Is not is criminal history unless it was for some kind of sex related crime that could be the issue it his credit worthiness.

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