Do Monterey County Superior Courts follow the "civil law" rule regarding upstream drainage/flooding issues??
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Answered on February 10, 2023
The law regarding the duties and liabilities for drainage does not vary from county to county; it is California State law. There may be rare...
Landlord - Tenant Issue (Commercial Property)?
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Answered on February 06, 2023
If you signed personally (not just on behalf of the LLC), you may still be liable to the landlord, but can attempt to get indemnified (payed back)...
Aren't legal strategies private?
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Answered on January 30, 2023
Depending on the question, you may have had a valid objection that it called for "protected attorney work product." However, such an objection is...
Do supplemental discovery responses reset 45 day limit for motion to compel?
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Answered on January 28, 2023
Yes, assuming nothing else prevents the motion (such as the discovery cutoff near trial), you get up to 45 days to bring a motion regarding the...
I was a passenger in an auto accident and the other drivers insurance has accepted full responsibility. Do i need a lawyer?
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Answered on January 25, 2023
Yes, you need an attorney, and you will almost certainly get significantly more money in your pocket, even after your attorney is paid from your...
Are verbal contracts binding?
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Answered on January 19, 2023
While oral contracts can be binding, the transaction you describe, a lease for real property in excess of one year, is covered by the "statute of...
Is it legal for my landlord to charge a $600 “deep cleaning” fee even though my unit was as clean as it was when i moved in?
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Answered on August 20, 2022
You are only required to leave the unit in the same state (except for ordinary wear and tear) it was when it was rented to you. The landlord may...
How long does a landlord have to charge for damages ?
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Answered on June 16, 2022
Time limits in law can be very tricky and can depend on the specific facts in a case. Generally, the 21 day limit applies only to deducting...
Are you supposed to answer a deposition question after most objections?
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Answered on June 15, 2022
Unless the attorney instructs the client not to answer, the question should be answered. The objections are made so they are preserved for use at...
Did I wait too long to mitigate my losses (as a landlord)?
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Answered on June 09, 2022
You have to take reasonable steps to mitigate damages. It is not unreasonable to wait until the unit is vacated, in order to check the condition...
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