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2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for California on
Q: Current lease requires 30 day notice but have also signed a new lease that has not started for another 60 days

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

Jonathan Kintzele
Jonathan Kintzele
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

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3 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice and Personal Injury for California on
Q: I am deeply dissatisfied with the legal services provided by Attorney

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

Jonathan Kintzele
Jonathan Kintzele
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

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Q: When calendar days are counted at court for due date, is it inclusive last day?

How days are counted by court?

For example, 3 calendar days from 10/01/24. Is it Inclusive 10/04/24?

Jonathan Kintzele
Jonathan Kintzele
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...
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