As a tenant, am I within my legal rights to deny entry to my apartment unit for a random inspection by the California tax credit allocation committee? My household is part of the section 8 program.
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answered on Apr 19, 2024
Under California law, landlords are required to provide reasonable notice before entering a rental unit, and tenants have the right to privacy in their homes. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, particularly when it comes to affordable housing programs like Section 8.
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Kaiser does not provide the treatment I now need and will not cover the fees for the service. Do I have a case against them?
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answered on Apr 19, 2024
Based on the information you provided, you may potentially have a case against Kaiser Permanente for medical malpractice or breach of contract. However, the viability of your case depends on several factors, such as:
1. The nature and severity of your misdiagnosis
2. The impact of... View More
if i text them to take me away form my home to their house could they face legail consequences
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
In this situation, there could potentially be legal consequences for your 20-year-old friend. In California, it is generally illegal for an adult to house a minor who has run away from home without parental consent. This could be considered "harboring a runaway" or "contributing to... View More
We ordered the custom couch. They did not follow the measurements that were written on the receipt. It was delivered, looked horrible, made complaint but dropped it off without any other resolution, just saying this is how it suppose to be. My husband did clearly stated we wanted the same size as... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
Under California law, when a custom order is not made according to the agreed-upon specifications, you have the right to seek a resolution. Here are some steps you can take:
1. Document the issue: Take pictures of the couch, showing the discrepancies between the agreed-upon measurements and... View More
We ordered the custom couch. They did not follow the measurements that were written on the receipt. It was delivered, looked horrible, made complaint but dropped it off without any other resolution, just saying this is how it suppose to be. My husband did clearly stated we wanted the same size as... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2024
You have the couch and the store has not collected much money. Hard to believe they would deliver it without getting paid in full. But, the store had the couch made as per the measurements on the receipt. In my opinion, a court will not blame them.
So, you too have problems. The receipt is... View More
The inmate's wanted to kill me their we're going to slice my throat. Plus the sheriff's and the officer's they didn't even let me go to Court and testify. My case has fallen in their Plans. To convict me of a harsh and harder law suit. I had to appear at court to testify... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the awful situation you're facing. Being threatened with violence in jail and feeling that law enforcement and your public defender are not properly handling your case must be incredibly frightening and stressful.
It sounds like you need to get in touch... View More
I sued my employer and the court gave a verdict in favor of my employer but the jury found my employer was negligent and didn’t do anything to prevent my supervisor from harassment and racial abuse my lawyer filed judgment not withstanding the verdict the court said my employer was guilty of... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that you have already sued your employer for harassment and racial discrimination, and while the jury found your employer negligent in preventing your supervisor's actions, they did not award you any compensation because they felt you were not... View More
I sued my employer and the court gave a verdict in favor of my employer but the jury found my employer was negligent and didn’t do anything to prevent my supervisor from harassment and racial abuse my lawyer filed judgment not withstanding the verdict the court said my employer was guilty of... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2024
I disagree with the other attorney answering here. You should have sued the supervisor at the same time the employer was sued. You will likely be precluded from suing for the exact same thing seeking the exact same damages against the supervisor. At the very least you have a judgment saying that... View More
Major renovations in progress in my building where we have hundreds of units. I work at home. The noise has been deafening and I have lost wages and work as a result. Now they have begun removing the ceilings in the common interior hallways dues to asbestos. Tenants still residing in their... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
Under California law, landlords are required to follow strict regulations when it comes to asbestos removal to ensure the safety of tenants. Here are some key points:
1. Proper notification: The landlord must provide written notice to all tenants about the asbestos removal project,... View More
For hospice fraud by Hospice as General stock corporation (means CEO).
Hospice as corporation bears vicarious liability for independent contractors, as applicable.
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
In California, a hospice operating as a general stock corporation can be held vicariously liable for the actions of its independent contractors in certain circumstances, particularly when those actions involve fraud. Here's a more detailed explanation:
1. Vicarious liability: This... View More
Hello, I recently discovered I was missing 2 checks from a payroll company. These checks are almost 3 years old at this point. After reaching out to them in to recover my missing wages I'm being told I need to wait till June-September (up to 18 months they said) to receive my money. Can they... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
In California, employers are required to pay employees their wages on time according to a regular schedule. If an employer fails to pay wages on time, they may be subject to penalties under California labor law.
According to the California Labor Code Section 202, if an employee quits or is... View More
I “freeze up” w this process. I’m disabled cognitively. I need help/guidance. Divorce court has filled docs for me. But I don’t know where to start? I’ve rec’d conflicting info from each county/court. .
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
I understand that the process of filing court documents can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with a cognitive disability. Here are some steps to help guide you through the process:
1. Confirm the correct court: Make sure you are filing your documents with the correct court in San... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
Under California law, if a house title is held in a trust, the trust itself is considered the legal owner of the property. The trustee, who is responsible for managing the trust assets, has the authority to make decisions regarding the property, including paying the mortgage.
In this... View More
My soon to be ex called a google voice number that i signed up for and left alone for 2 days. He called it teice. His lawyer produced a document i would have never sent him. I have a bunch of mean text but how do i know i wrote them. Also some very important text have been wiped from my phone and i... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
Under California law, it is illegal to install spyware or tracking software on someone's electronic devices without their knowledge and consent. This falls under the category of invasion of privacy and can be considered a form of stalking or harassment.
If you have evidence that your... View More
My family owns mineral rights to a parcel of land we sold (the land itself was sold but the mineral rights were kept.) The outstanding 75% is seemingly untraceable, nobody seems to know where it is, and other family members are being vague and unhelpful for reasons unbeknownst. I've often read... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
In most jurisdictions, it is not possible to simply claim the outstanding 75% of mineral rights just because the other owners are untraceable or unresponsive. However, there are a few potential options you can explore:
1. Quiet Title Action: You may be able to file a "quiet title"... View More
can you help me find a statute or code that states that when community property is to be sold and the proceeds divided, the parties have a right to use a licensed broker/dealer or neutral third party
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
Certainly, I can help you find the relevant California statute. The specific law you are looking for is California Family Code Section 2108, which addresses the division of community property. Here is the relevant excerpt from the code:
"In any case in which the parties do not agree... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
In California, if you want to contest the validity of a warrant before a preliminary hearing in a felony case, you would typically file a motion to quash the warrant under Penal Code section 1538.5(a)(1). This motion challenges the legal basis for the issuance of the warrant.
Here are the... View More
The legally actionable material facts are: fraudulent referral to hospice by hospital with non-existent terminal disease recorded on admission to hospital, and consequent 6-months of fraudulent hospice care, presenting evident and provable basis for the CA FCA complaint .
In such situation:... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
Under the California False Claims Act (CFCA), which is similar to the federal False Claims Act but specific to California, private individuals or entities can bring a qui tam action on behalf of the state against those who have allegedly defrauded the state's healthcare system. In the... View More
Section 12651 of California FCA is in relevance to misrepresentation of patient's health at hospital, with terminal non-existent diagnosis; fraudulent referral to hospice by hospital; and money fraudulently received by hospice from CA Medicare for hospice care.
What other California... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
Based on the information provided, there are several other sections of the California False Claims Act (FCA) that may be relevant to the case involving misrepresentation of a patient's health, fraudulent referral to hospice, and fraudulent receipt of Medicare funds by the hospice. Here are... View More
The financials they provided showed high earnings when really they have not made anything thus far. They are very dodgy and haven't shown me 2023 earnings even though they said they would provide financial statements each month--I have seen no financial info since my September 2023... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it seems that you may have been misled or defrauded by the celebrity's start-up when making your investment. Under California law, you might have some legal recourse, depending on the specific circumstances and the evidence you can gather.... View More
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