Questions answered by Richard Leigh Boyer

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Do I need to pay for bed bug extermination in California as a tenant?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2012

Frankly, if I were you, I'd do whatever it takes to get rid of the bed bugs ASAP, and worry about splitting up the cost later. The habitability...

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With witness that have been deposed is their deposition testimony relevant in a live trial or can only be used to dismiss witnes

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2012

If the deponent is before the court, deposition testimony can be used for any purpose. If the witness has not been called, the deposition testimony...

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I have to break my lease, for what reasons can the landlord refuse a replacement tenant?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2012

The landlord is obligated to take "reasonable steps" to mitigate his damages. Whether the LL is doing what is "reasonable" is fact specific. You...

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Can i sue my loan mod company

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2012

Your loan modification company should not have any of your money unless they have completed the loan modification for you. If they charged you a...

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Can the landlord file a complaint against the tenant's agent in CA?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2012

On these facts you don't have any basis for suing the tenant's agent.

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Can I counter sue my tenant for A Breach of Lease by Tenant Smoking?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2012

Legally yes. The procedure for doing so will be either easy or hard, depending on whether you have already answered the complaint. If no answer on...

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My husband won't sign the papers. Is there anything I can do to go about getting this divorce without him signing?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2012

You should get the help of a family law attorney. He or she will advise you how to go about getting your divorce without waiting for your husband's...

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What are the chances of the court granting husband be substitute plaintiff in a civil suit, because the wife is inarticulate ?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2012

You cannot sub in as plaintiff, because the causes of action are personal to your wife. However, your wife is able to use an interpreter if...

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Before my father inlaw died he recorded my wifes name on the deed with the city. Can she refinance with the loan in his name

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2012

First of all, sorry for your losses. Second of all, don't cash in your 401k to pay off the mortgage. That would cost you penalties and taxes. You...

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I do office work for 3 different business out of one building under the same sole propri. but the owner owes me on checks.

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2012

In addition to the sound legal advice from my colleague, I would question why you are still working for someone who is not paying you? While you...

Richard Leigh Boyer's Answers (225)

Do I need to pay for bed bug extermination in California as a tenant?

With witness that have been deposed is their deposition testimony relevant in a live trial or can only be used to dismiss witnes

I have to break my lease, for what reasons can the landlord refuse a replacement tenant?

Can i sue my loan mod company

Can the landlord file a complaint against the tenant's agent in CA?

Can I counter sue my tenant for A Breach of Lease by Tenant Smoking?

My husband won't sign the papers. Is there anything I can do to go about getting this divorce without him signing?

What are the chances of the court granting husband be substitute plaintiff in a civil suit, because the wife is inarticulate ?

Before my father inlaw died he recorded my wifes name on the deed with the city. Can she refinance with the loan in his name

I do office work for 3 different business out of one building under the same sole propri. but the owner owes me on checks.