Questions answered by Laurence Louis Spitters Jr

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Commericial office lease wear and tear. Leased for 42 months, filled small nail holes, minor maring on walls & base.

Laurence's answer | Answered on May 22, 2013

Rules governing security deposits for commercial leases are less stringent than for residential leases. The lease usually provides for retention...

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Need a pro bono attorney in San Jose my ex wants to stop pay arrears he owes on child support, accusing me of welfare fraud!

Laurence's answer | Answered on May 22, 2013

You should contact the Santa Clara County Bar Association (408.287.2557) Pro Bono Project or the Modest Means Panel. You can also call the Legal...

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Can teachers make students wear special clothes in public schools?

Laurence's answer | Answered on May 22, 2013

The school district can prescribe a dress code. If it is a charter school, there may be additional dress code requirements. The teacher cannot...

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My neighbor and her guest smoke cigarettes and pot which drifts up into my apartment - what are my rights as a pregnant woman?

Laurence's answer | Answered on May 22, 2013

The advice you have received is about all you can do. You can also bring an action against the landlord for permitting a nuisance (from pot...

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How long does the attorney's office have until they send award, settlement check to me?

Laurence's answer | Answered on May 21, 2013

The time limit for processing a settlement is usually left to the agreement of the parties. If there is no agreement, then it must be done in a...

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Why attorney required (instead of landlord) to file unlawful detainer when there is master tenant involved?

Laurence's answer | Answered on May 21, 2013

Your question is not clear. If you are the landlord seeking to file a UD for non-payment of rent, then you can do so if you are an individual. If...

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How long does an LL have after 60 & 3-Day expires in order to file UD?

Laurence's answer | Answered on May 21, 2013

Since the UD action is based on statute, the landlord has three years to file the action. However, to collect rent based on a 3 day notice, the...

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My HOA wants to spray termidor(its a insecticide ) inside each unit.

Laurence's answer | Answered on May 20, 2013

HOAs have broad discretion in deciding how to deal with pest control. If you have a specific health issue, you should get a letter from your...

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True powers of a H.O.A

Laurence's answer | Answered on May 20, 2013

Ask for a statment of your account. If you are in arrears, try to work out a payment schedule that you can afford come current within a reasonable...

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True powers of a H.O.A

Laurence's answer | Answered on May 20, 2013

Ask for a statment of your account. If you are in arrears, try to work out a payment schedule that you can afford come current within a reasonable...

Laurence Louis Spitters Jr's Answers (258)

Commericial office lease wear and tear. Leased for 42 months, filled small nail holes, minor maring on walls & base.

Need a pro bono attorney in San Jose my ex wants to stop pay arrears he owes on child support, accusing me of welfare fraud!

Can teachers make students wear special clothes in public schools?

My neighbor and her guest smoke cigarettes and pot which drifts up into my apartment - what are my rights as a pregnant woman?

How long does the attorney's office have until they send award, settlement check to me?

Why attorney required (instead of landlord) to file unlawful detainer when there is master tenant involved?

How long does an LL have after 60 & 3-Day expires in order to file UD?

My HOA wants to spray termidor(its a insecticide ) inside each unit.

True powers of a H.O.A

True powers of a H.O.A