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Q: Can we terminate the lease without penalties due to lack of a signed renewal?
I've lived in my rental in Maine for 1 year and 5 months. Our original lease agreement was for one year. We emailed our landlord about renewing our lease, but we never received any written confirmation or a new lease to sign. Now, we want to leave before our supposed lease renewal date is up,... View More 
Elliott R. Teel
answered on Jul 25, 2026
answered on Jul 25, 2026
It depends on the exact language of the lease. But if there is no clause about an automatic renewal for a certain amount of time, you would be considered tenants-at-will on a month-to-month basis. The terms in the lease about terminating would still apply, such as how much time you need to give... View More
Q: How can I find an attorney for a Medicare SNF denial appeal at OMHA ALJ level in Washington?
I am seeking assistance from attorneys who specialize in helping Medicare beneficiaries with third-level OMHA ALJ appeals. The specific issue involves the denial of coverage for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) services for the beneficiary. Previous lower-level appeals have been made and denied,... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 25, 2026
answered on Jul 25, 2026
A Washington State attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Revisit your post for further responses, but your best bet is to take affirmative steps in reaching out to attorneys on your own, especially if you are facing a limited timeline. What you describe is a narrow... View More
Q: Must CA employer pay unused vacation if no formal policy?
I worked for a private employer in California from 2021 to 2026 and received one week of paid vacation each year, as reflected on my pay stubs under "PTO" or "Vacation." My employer also confirmed in a text message that I was entitled to one week of paid vacation annually.... View More
Michael R Trust
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answered on Jul 25, 2026
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answered on Jul 25, 2026
Hello. If this was vacation or PTO, it was due and payable at termination if you gave 72 hours or more of notice. If you didn't, it was due 72 hours after your last day. If you were terminated, it was due at termination. You may be entitled to waiting time penalties. The Labor Code makes... View More
Q: Can I get a lawyer for injury after falling at a gas station?
I fell at a gas station in Florida on May 28 because the concrete was not leveled. Due to the fall, I sustained injuries. I did not file a report with the gas station management at the time. Could I get a lawyer for injury claims related to this incident?
Stephen Arnold Black
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answered on Jul 26, 2026
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answered on Jul 26, 2026
You can still pursue a claim if the condition causing your fall was dangerous and it wasn’t open and obvious. Your claim would be stronger if it happened at night with poor lighting. Take pictures of the area where you fell at the same time of day/night. Also if you just sustained bumps or... View More
Q: Can I get a lawyer for injury after falling at a gas station?
I fell at a gas station in Florida on May 28 because the concrete was not leveled. Due to the fall, I sustained injuries. I did not file a report with the gas station management at the time. Could I get a lawyer for injury claims related to this incident?
Jedediah Main
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answered on Jul 25, 2026
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answered on Jul 25, 2026
Yes, you can hire a lawyer, and the fact that you did not file a report that day does not sink your claim. A report is not a legal requirement. It just means you will lean harder on other proof, so gathering it now matters.
As a paying customer you were a business invitee, which means the... View More
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