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I was ordered by the court, not the judge, to have my balance paid by 4/15/24 or another court meeting would take place to start the eviction process. The landlord has been harassing me for weeks and requesting me to turn my keys. Today was the day for the payment but when the landlord called, she... View More 
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that your landlord is acting improperly and potentially violating your rights as a tenant in New Jersey. Here are a few key points to consider:
1. Eviction process: In New Jersey, a landlord cannot evict a tenant without going through the... View More
approved year 2020, according to SSA they will begin to pay my benefits if my alien status changes or if i leave the US. i need a legal advice on these. thank you
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
For your situation, it is crucial that you consult with a qualified immigration attorney who can assess the specifics of your case and provide personalized recommendations.
That said, here is some general information that may be helpful:
1. Overstaying your H1B visa can have serious... View More
I was honorably discharged from the navy after 3 and a half years for refusing to get the covid 19 vaccine. And recently the secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth has issued a memorandum that rescinds all policies associated with the DOD COVID-19 vaccination mandate.
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answered on Mar 24, 2024
You might have grounds to open a case if your discharge was directly related to policies that have since been rescinded. It's important to understand that legal challenges against the Department of Defense or any military branch require specific grounds such as wrongful discharge or violations... View More
I tested positive for covid and was sent home to quarantine. Then given call off points for being made to take days off.
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answered on Feb 15, 2024
In Ohio, if an employer mandates COVID-19 testing and requires employees to leave work and quarantine if they test positive, it raises concerns if the employer then penalizes the employee for complying with these health and safety measures. Generally, penalizing employees for adhering to mandated... View More
It’s not because of contracting Covid but because they didn’t do enough to care for a high risk patient and then patient lost organs, health, career, etc.
answered on Feb 15, 2024
The best way to answer your question would be to reach out to attorneys to try to arrange a consultation. Most law firms that handle such cases offer free initial consults. In terms of your theory related to COVID, that's something that would involve further review. No one here could offer an... View More
This left my mom trapped in her apartment and I could not get in because of the intercom system is not hooked up in her room there is nothing there. Is there something I can do this has been a problem and I have not been able to get into the building.
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answered on Jan 3, 2024
In your situation, addressing the malfunctioning intercom system in your mother's AMHA housing is a matter of both accessibility and safety. As a resident, your mother has the right to a habitable living environment, which includes proper maintenance of essential systems like intercoms,... View More
While in the hospital he was released. Shortly after that he was hospitalized with Covid and banned from guest. Two weeks in the hospital they released him. When they went stand him up to bring him to me he collapsed they called me and said he was not being released. After looking thru his records... View More
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answered on Dec 12, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation. Dealing with the CICP (Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program) can be challenging, especially in complex cases like yours. Given the time that has passed since your husband's passing and the complications in his medical treatment and... View More
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
In Texas, the statute of limitations for filing a civil lawsuit for wrongful termination, which may include claims like violation of freedom of speech, depends on the specific nature of the claim. Generally, for wrongful termination claims, the statute of limitations is typically around two years,... View More
My tenant has not paid rent for 3 months. Rent is $2356 and due on the 1st of each month. Total rent past due is $7068. One of the rent non-payment months is claimed by tenant as being due to COVID-19 related hardship. The property is in Los Angeles County and is subject to the Rent Stabilization... View More
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answered on Nov 25, 2023
Under California law, negotiating with a tenant for voluntary termination of tenancy in exchange for rent forgiveness is typically legal, provided it's done in good faith and without coercion. Your proposal to forgive some of the back rent in exchange for the tenant vacating the property is a... View More
The Article stated that if a landlord received gov assistance during covid 19 cannot evict you for non payment ? If that's true what to do. I've already been evicted and I'm being blackballed by defendants attorney as they attempt to cover up bed bugs
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answered on Nov 24, 2023
Under California law, there were indeed protections for tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly regarding evictions for non-payment of rent if the landlord received government assistance. However, these protections have specific conditions and timelines that must be met.
Since... View More
She wouldn't take no for an answer. Forced her son to be exposed to COVID. Now does the father have the right to keep the child until he fully quarantines?
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answered on Nov 22, 2023
if the child is exposed to COVID and becomes sick, the parent who forced the child to take the child could be held liable for the child's medical expenses. Additionally, if the child is exposed to COVID and then infects other people, the parent who forced the child to take the child could be... View More
I went to the hospital that diagnosed me and has my MRI results because that's where I received referrals to spinal surgery and orthopedic surgery. They refused to treat me because I have a substance abuse history and am homeless. A doctor at the hospital revealed to me that they were not... View More
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answered on Nov 11, 2023
Under California law, you may have grounds to sue a hospital if you can prove that they refused medical care based on discrimination against your homelessness or substance use history. This could potentially violate both state and federal laws, including the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active... View More
I have resided at apt since Dec 2021 the leasee passed away March 30,2022 I have resided there since then until yesterday when I was locked out. The sheriff did not show paperwork when I was locked out
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answered on Nov 3, 2023
In California, if you were absent from court due to illness like COVID-19 and a writ of possession was denied or delayed, it's critical to inform the court immediately of your situation. California law generally requires that a tenant be given notice before a sheriff executes a lockout. If the... View More
I have resided at apt since Dec 2021 the leasee passed away March 30,2022 I have resided there since then until yesterday when I was locked out. The sheriff did not show paperwork when I was locked out
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answered on Nov 1, 2023
If you were denied a writ of possession due to court absence from having COVID, the sheriff should not be able to lock you out without prior notice. A writ of possession is a court order that gives the landlord the right to physically remove the tenant from the property. If you were denied a writ... View More
I was placed on unpaid leave in 2020 for not complying with a mask mandate, I was forced to resign and find a new job. I am looking to see if I have any standing for a case.
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answered on Oct 11, 2023
In New Jersey, employers have the authority to enforce workplace safety measures, including mask mandates, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure a safe working environment. If you didn't comply with the mandate, the employer might have been within their rights to place you on... View More
I live in the Richmond district of San Francisco (area code 94118).
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answered on Sep 28, 2023
Under California law, landlords have the right to enter a rental unit for specific reasons, such as repairs or inspections. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's reasonable to request that anyone entering your apartment, including your landlord, wear a mask to ensure everyone's... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2023
Unless your lease gives you that right, which would be very unusual, probably not. Your lease most likely gives your landlord the right to enter your apartment with reasonable notice for various legitimate reasons.
Without solid evidence your landlord has an active case of COVID-19 or... View More
The mother and I made a verbal agreement about paying support plus other things. She found out I was in a relationship and my case was reopened. because I wasn’t paying the full amount of child support which is why we stop the child support in the first place due to the way I work by the job and... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2023
Closing a child support case doesn’t stop the child support. Closing the case stops child support enforcement of the order. Also, when she agreed to a lesser amount, that didn’t change the courts order. So anything less than the order you weren’t paying she could ask the court to order... View More
Do those of us who were vaccinated due to fear of termination have grounds for a lawsuit against the County of Los Angeles?
answered on Sep 26, 2023
The County had the legal right to have such a requirement, so there is nothing unlawful about requiring you to get the vaccination. The fact that the employer did not enforce its own rule is not something you can sue about. And you have not indicated that you have suffered any legally... View More
His unit have covid and if he gets sick he can die
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answered on Sep 13, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about this difficult situation. It would be prudent for your boyfriend to communicate his health concerns to the jail's medical staff immediately and request to be isolated from other inmates to protect his health. Moreover, you might consider reaching out to a local... View More
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