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Q: Can a tenant and guarantor be removed from a lease if they owe rent?
I am a landlord in Florida, and one of my tenants, who has been under a lease for four months, has moved out of the property. The tenant, along with their guarantor, is requesting to be removed from the lease. However, they still owe two months' rent. Can this removal be done, and what steps... View More 
Barbara Billiot Stage
answered on Jul 19, 2026
answered on Jul 19, 2026
Why would you want to remove them if they still owe rent? You need a lawyer to review the terms and conditions of the lease and advise you of the proper way to proceed in collecting the rent even if the tenant has moved. As a landlord you should have a lawyer you can consult with on retainer.... View More
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Q: Can I dismiss a lawsuit by an Airbnb guest for breach of contract and defamation in PA court?
I'm being sued in a Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court by a former Airbnb guest who is alleging breach of contract, negligence, and defamation. During their stay, the guest reported an issue, to which I immediately responded and later obtained a professional inspection report that found... View More
Leslie Margolies
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answered on Jul 19, 2026
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answered on Jul 19, 2026
It depends upon all the surrounding facts and circumstances in your case (including every single minute detail), as well the opinions of the judge who decides the Motion to Dismiss. For example, were your instructions clear and reasonable and easily ascertainable. Maybe they were not obvious.... View More
Q: Can my landlord arrest me without serving eviction papers in Florida?
In Highlands County, Florida, I have been renting an apartment since December or January and am late on rent this month. I plan to move out soon. My landlord sent a text threatening to have me arrested today for "invasion of property." I have not been served with an eviction notice or any... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jul 20, 2026
answered on Jul 20, 2026
You have been renting an apartment in Highlands County, Florida since December or January, you are late on rent this month, and your landlord has sent a text threatening to have you arrested today for invasion of property — all without having served any eviction notice or legal paperwork. Under... View More
Q: Can Panda Express write me up for missing work due to a medical emergency?
I work at Panda Express in California, and I missed work due to a medical emergency involving chest pains and high blood pressure that persisted for three days. Despite taking my blood pressure medication, the condition didn't improve. Can my employer write me up for this absence? I have... View More
Michael R Trust
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answered on Jul 19, 2026
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answered on Jul 19, 2026
Hello. If you had available California Paid Sick Time, your time off was protected and no write-up should have occurred. If you didn't have California Paid Sick Time, and you were out for three days, and if you were otherwise eligible, this would've trigged FMLA/CFRA (as appropriate) and... View More
Q: What can I do about a 101mph in 55mph ticket in NJ with a mandatory court date?
I was recently pulled over in New Jersey for driving 101 mph in a 55 mph zone, and I received a ticket under statute 39:4-98. I currently have 6 points on my driving record. My court date is scheduled for August 4th. I've submitted an online plea, but I'm concerned because the ticket... View More
Jenna Casper Bloom
answered on Jul 19, 2026
answered on Jul 19, 2026
Given the numbers here, I'd slow down before just paying this one.
On statute 39:4-98: 101 mph in a 55 zone is 46 mph over the limit. Under New Jersey's point schedule, anything 30+ mph over the posted limit carries 5 points — the maximum point assessment for speeding. Add that... View More
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