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3 Answers | Asked in Small Claims and Personal Injury for California on
Q: In san jose ca. We have section8 low income housing my grandkids mother rented this house from the owner through this

Program. I know for a fact that my family did not take any vacation she cares for my twin grand daughter and son plus noah the youngest the twins are 3yrs old noah is 2yrs old this happenthis happen aug. Of 2017 she has no time for a vacation she can bearly go to the store shopping unless i the... View More

Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jul 7, 2018

You are all over the place with your question with names of people, a child with birth defects, some king of infestation, etc. You have got to explain things better for an attorney to understand what the problem is. I can't help you with the facts you have given me. Sorry.

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Animal / Dog Law, Civil Rights and Small Claims for California on
Q: My boyfriend of ten years broke up with me in 2016. We have a 5year old daughter.Both child & I were abruptly forced out

We were not properly given chance to move.He became very enraged by any resonable request to do so because he had his new girlfriend and kids immediately move in. Our 2 dogs remained in the home until he called me at work and demanded I take dog A only but I wanted BOTH dogs but my circumstances he... View More

Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jul 6, 2018

I do not handle family law matters. You need to find a good family law lawyer to represent you. Unfortunately, they are usually expensive. However, it is very hard to sort these things out without an attorney on your side.

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1 Answer | Asked in Land Use & Zoning and Real Estate Law for California on
Q: How do I settle a property line dispute? The owner threatening to tear down my fence & move over

He says the land survey he had done that says the property line is anywhere from .5 ft to 3ft discrepancy. I lived here 21+ yrs & have always known my property line to be the My fence line. He’s not threatening the front half of fence says not need replaced - the entire fence is same for... View More

Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jul 6, 2018

Your question is too complicated to answer without seeing all the documents and facts involved. I suggest you contact a local attorney near you for advice. Boundary disputes are often very expensive, and the outcome usually depends on the documents. Good Luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for California on
Q: If a home inspector lost the ck found it 8 months later behind his desk do I have to write him another ck?

Home inspector threatens to put a lien on my home if I did not submit another ck to him. I never saw the report. After inspector threatened me he emailed me a copy of the report. The report was very small n did not include any important things I found after moving in. Like the Hot water heater was... View More

Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jul 6, 2018

I have already answered this question. If the home inspector did not or could not deposit the check, it should be cancelled and you should write him another check. Again, be sure the first check was not cashed by someone.

2 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for California on
Q: Cited for 1 dog off leash, officer got upset for giving mothers name & rewrote tic for 2 dogs. Abuse of authority?

Walking 2 dogs, 1 was temporarily off leash & animal control saw & cited for the 1. I gave him my mothers name & he concluded I gave him "false" info & got upset & issued another citation for two dogs. But I admit only 1 was off leash & he initially agreed, but... View More

Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jul 6, 2018

Sadly, my experience with officers has not been a good one. They often overstep their authority, and routinely lie. It is called the "Blue Wall of Silence," where officers secretly agree to protect and lie for each other to avoid responsibility for their actions. There are probably... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for California on
Q: Do I have to write another ck to home inspector if he lost my ck n found it 8 months later

I bought a house in July 2017 gave a ck to my realtor for home inspection I never received a report I just excepted what my realtor said about the report. In March 2018 8 months later home inspector came to my house threatened to put a lien on my house if i didnt submit another ck to him.... View More

Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jul 5, 2018

It is not clear who lost the check. It may have been your Realtor. Or, perhaps he cashed it himself. Have you monitored your checking account? I would call the inspector and explain the situation -- that you had already given your realtor a check for the inspection. The check is either cashed... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation and Business Law for California on
Q: Hi. I want to open my small Home Based business. And 1. I Want to know what kind of licenses do i need?

Im going to manufacture and sell online custom hats,t-shirts,mugs also vinyl stickers. And Im not going to keep any employees.

2. Can you open sole proprietorship under 18?

3. Whats the taxation percentage for this kind of business

Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jul 5, 2018

First of all, when you say "home based business," I assume you mean you are going to operate you business from your home. If that's the case, if you live in a condo development or other planned unit development, you may have to clear it with the HOA. Some HOA rules allow you to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Real Estate Law for California on
Q: Landlord "lost" my rent check?

I dropped my rent check off on the 2nd (due by the 3rd) like I always do, in the same place. Today, the 5th, I get a text from my landlord saying she didn't get my check and I owe a $70 late fee. I said I put the check in there like I always do, you either didn't see it or you misplaced... View More

Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jul 5, 2018

I would let your landlord know nicely that you dropped the check off as you always do, and that she must have misplaced it. Assuming you are sure that you dropped it off on time, I would then ignore her. I doubt she would go to Court over this, or enforce a late fee, as the check will probably... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law for Texas on
Q: Someone asked me to testify at an arbitration proceeding but I don't want to. Am I required by law to show up?
Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jul 5, 2018

I must answer your question under California law, as I don't know Texas law. I presume that you only have to testify if you are subpoenaed to do so. If you are not subpoenaed, you can still show up if you want to. If you are subpoenaed and do not show up at the Arbitration Hearing, it is... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law for California on
Q: If I am the writer of a contract, do I get to choose who does the mediation in the event of a dispute?
Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jul 5, 2018

Probably not. If there is a mediation scheduled, both sides must agree to the Mediator, because the Mediator is supposed to be neutral. And, it doesn't matter who wrote the contract, as that will be an issue for the Mediator to interpret. However, you may have to deal with certain legal... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Probate for California on
Q: My grandmother past away 1995 and d the funeral was in Los Angeles but I don't think there's any probate for her. My g
Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jul 5, 2018

Unfortunately, so much of the history you provided happened in the past, that I don't know that you can straighten it all out now. Probate attorneys are very expensive, and they will probably want a big chunk of money right up front. You can try calling around and see if some attorney will... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law, Contracts, Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for California on
Q: Can a real estate agent take a motorcycle/car that was sold with the house we just bought?

I just bought a home (escrow closed), we got the keys to the house, but not the garage keys/control because the real estate doesn't want to give the keys to us till he comes and takes a motorcycle and car that was sold with the house we bought. We can't open the garage to clean and he... View More

Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jul 4, 2018

If the car and motorcycle were not specifically included in the sale, and were "sold" when the escrow closed, then he would have a right to take those items of personal property out of the garage. Perhaps he wanted to be sure that he could get those items. Since you plan to block the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law on
Q: What chances has a case for arbitration , crew injury , with peroneal tendon repair and nerve release . No accident rpt
Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jul 4, 2018

You have not provided enough information to answer your question. I would need to know:

1. What kind of accident you had (I don't know what a "crew" injury is);

2. Where and when the accident took place;

3. Whether or not you have an attorney;

4....
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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for California on
Q: I have recently moved into my mother's house in California. How do I get my name on the deed? She moved to Canada.

She's unwilling to come back due to strange things happening at our borders these days.

Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jul 3, 2018

It depends on how your mother wants to handle this. Is she gifting the property to you, so it belongs to you, or are you simply trying to add your name to the deed? If the house is solely in your mother's name, and she wants to add you to the title, then your mother would have to transfer... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for California on
Q: California Automatic Renewal Question: Is a company required to notify you each year before your contract renews?

We have a phone service with 8x8 (VOIP). Our contract is yearly renewed, and we weren't informed in any way. We have been with them for 5 years, so we are out of the initial contract period.

Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jul 3, 2018

Many times when you sign up for a utility, phone service, cell phone service, cable service, etc. the contract papers include an automatic renewal clause. If the contract is done over the internet, few people actually read the terms of the contract on the internet as these contracts are usually... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for California on
Q: Does a recorded right of first refusal take priority over a subsequently granted right of first refusal to a third party

I have a right of first refusal to re-purchase land if the new owner offers it to another party. The new owner has subsequently granted another right of first refusal on the land to a third party, but my ROFR was granted and recorded first.

Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jul 3, 2018

Not sure what we are talking about. Right of Refusal on what?

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for California on
Q: Does a remainderman have any liability for a claim of negligence(fall down) during the life of the Life Tenant?
Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jul 3, 2018

Under negligence law, and landlord/tenant law, the "owner" of a home can be liable to a "tenant" for failing to inform the tenant of dangerous conditions of the property. However, you are technically the owner of the property for so long as you live there, and the remainderman... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for California on
Q: Does a life tenant have the responsibility to provide earthquake coverage as part of homeowners insurance?
Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jul 2, 2018

In California you have the option to get earthquake insurance or not. However, since you are a life tenant, I would assume that the person who gave you a life interest in the property would want you to have earthquake insurance to protect the property while you are in it.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Consumer Law and Personal Injury for California on
Q: We are being denied homeless/housing assistance im a senior and my adult daughter is disabled where do we get help

homeless 1 yr. now living in a hot garage no water no way to prepare meals no restroom for almost 3mo. applied maps , dbh , housing authority and all other resources

Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jul 2, 2018

I do not know how to help you, but there must be local, state and federal agencies that can help you. Sorry I can't help you further.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Real Estate Law for California on
Q: Givin a 60 day notice to move out (under Ca. code 1174 of Civil Procedure) no reason given (rent paid up never late)

What filings do I need to stop this and get a court date Or hearing

Thanks

Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jul 2, 2018

Your rights and remedies depend on what kind of rental agreement you have: a lease for a specific period of time, or a month to month rental. On a month-to-month rental, the landlord does not have to specify a reason for terminating your tenancy; he just has to serve you with a 30-day notice, and... View More

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