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I was refuse service in a local store because I had a hundred dollar bill when making a purchase.
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Answered on December 21, 2010
You may have had a rather unpleasant experience shopping at this store, but it does not appear to me to be a viable discrimination case under the law.
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We rented a tent from All Rents in Livermore and it nearly injured my husband.
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Answered on December 21, 2010
You MAY have a case, but it depends upon the extent of your husband's injuries. It sounds like you will be able to establish liability, but so...
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My tenant has used part of her deposit to cover part of her rent in the past. Do I now have to keep allowing her to use it?
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Answered on December 21, 2010
No, you do not have to allow her to use the deposit (and in fact you really can't). You have not mistakenly waived the rental agreement. At the...
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If an eviction for non-payment of rent can take up to 60 days, will the tenant have to pay all of it at the end?
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Answered on December 21, 2010
Yes. If you file an unlawful detainer (eviction) action and prevail, the judgment will include both unpaid back rent set forth in the 3-day...
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My apartment leaks water at the base of a wall when it rains. I believe it was a pre-existing problem. Can I get out of my lease
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Answered on December 21, 2010
Probably not. The water leak has to be substantial enough to render the entire apartment uninhabitable. Obviously, it does not rain continuously...
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Unlawful detainer
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Answered on December 21, 2010
There is no difference if you are represented by counsel (but each of you must sign the verification). However, if you are each representing...
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Is a complete deposition required?
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Answered on December 20, 2010
Yes, a complete deposition is required. The scope of questioning is much broader than you might assume.
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Can I copyright an idea?
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Answered on December 20, 2010
No, copyright does not protect ideas, concepts, systems, or methods of doing something.
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My tenant has refused to pay rent and has been served with a 3-day notice to pay or quit. What can her defense be?
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Answered on December 20, 2010
The most common defenses raised by a tenant being evicted are set forth in the Judicial Council Answer (Form UD-105) at paragraph...
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Do I need a personal injury attorney?
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Answered on December 20, 2010
No, it does not sound like she sustained much injury.
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