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How plaintiff can oppose court's decision if Plaintiff's motion for reconsideration is denied?
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answered on Nov 16, 2024
If a motion for reconsideration is denied, your option would be to appeal the decision within the statutory timeframe, which runs from the date of the denial of reconsideration, rather from the date of the initial order, but only if the order itself was appealable.
Note that the appeal will... View More 
Is it legal for landlord to ask a new tenant to sign a rental agreement that is mostly protects the landlord and hold them free and harmless from any liability that might possibly happen while we occupy the premises.
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answered on Nov 3, 2024
This answer depends on the specific language of the contract or lease itself, but I have provided an answer that I hope can help.
Whether the least act issue is enforceable comes down to the specific language, especially of the particular provision referenced.
First, the landlord... View More
It's a City owned course in Pasadena, CA next to the Rose Bowl managed by contract (Troon). Rose Bowl (City) manages the contract. 30-40 employees are prevented from drinking in the course restaurant/bar. Most are upset. Same policy when attending other events; meeting rooms, outdoor... View More
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answered on Nov 4, 2024
I presume this question is based on the premise that you have implied but not stated fully: employees, during *non-working hours* that visit their place of work (City golf course) are not allowed to drink while on the premises, whether or not they are working that day or at the time.
If... View More
current lease expires 11/29/24, new lease starts 11/30/24. Can I provide written notice to leave 30 days in advance per the current lease and not be obligated under the new one that has not begun yet
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answered on Oct 9, 2024
If I understand the question correctly, your new lease begins the following day after the expiration of your existing lease. You may have changed your mind after signing the new lease, with the same landlord at the same property. You want to know if you can avoid the commencement of the new lease... View More
I am deeply dissatisfied with the legal services provided by my Attorney
* Failure to Communicate: has consistently failed to communicate with me about my case. They have not responded to my emails, phone calls, or letters. This lack of communication has caused significant stress and... View More
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answered on Sep 8, 2024
This is a poor situation to be in. No doubt anybody who has had a good attorney represent them, has had disagreements and squabbles with their lawyer. But in your situation it appears you have both a bad lawyer (presumably) and a selfish person. The proper means of following the California... View More
How days are counted by court?
For example, 3 calendar days from 10/01/24. Is it Inclusive 10/04/24?
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answered on Aug 29, 2024
In California, the simple way to remember is that there are two types of deadlines when calculating the last day for something to be served or filed: forward-looking deadlines and backwards-looking deadlines.
Forward-looking deadlines are ones that are as follows: "no later than X days... View More
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answered on Nov 5, 2024
Yes, it would be an illegal trespass, severity depending on how much of an intrusion onto your property it was (i.e., as Mr. Kane said, if they had posted signs in your kitchen, it would be more extreme of an intrusion than if they planted them on your lawn).
He has not finished painting the exterior of my house for almost 2 years.
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answered on Nov 4, 2024
I can only speak to California law, but I will confirm that as a general premise, 2 years is an extraordinarily long amount of time for a residential painting to be finished...
Owner has available the remedy of terminating the contractor and hiring a new one. That is easier said than done.
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