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we pay rent on time or early 24 hr notice to check unit came in said it smelled and left then got notice
answered on Oct 7, 2019
Need more facts.
answered on Oct 4, 2019
Yes, they have a right to provide security for their tenants. However, they do not have a right to lock out their lawful tenants. Ask Landlord for your key or call the police. Best of luck.
I was a passenger, I got a herniated disk from my neck and some cuts on my arm, lawyer was referred from the insurance car owner. How can I get legal assistance on this case can I fire my actual lawyer and hire and other?
answered on Oct 4, 2019
if you feel that your lawyer is not being responsive to you, then there is a breakdown in communications. Give him one more chance and equest for a date to meet with you. If he does not respond within a week's time, call the California bar or hire another lawyer. Your choice. Best of luck.
I was never served any notice
By him and I lived there for two years
I had to change my locks because he repeatedly came in and forced himself on me. When I said I was in a relationship and getting married he then came to my home with out notice and tried to break into my home... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2019
Call the police and tell your story.. hire a lawyer right now. Best of luck.
Ihave been through the workers comp process. The district is offering to settle. I am unhappy with the offer. The injury ended my teaching career.
answered on Sep 18, 2019
If you had a workers comp attorney, he would have advocated for your full benefits. There are money limitations under the w/c system. Most unfortunately. there is no recovery for pain and suffering, unless your injury was caused by a third party while at work. That would give rise to a third... View More
Defendant's lawyers are trying to provide extremely limited responses to interrogatories by every argument possible, to the point of making discovery moot!
answered on Sep 18, 2019
Hire a competent attorney. Best of luck.
Wrongful death and DUI. Grandma was guardian of children but she was in trouble by the law at the time and they refused to give her the money. Children just learned of the lawsuit and want to know if it can be recovered since they are innocent of grandma criminal activity
answered on Aug 21, 2019
Not. Enough information. But if case was litigated and a fund set up, it will be necessary to go to court and find out all about the settlement . Best of luck.
My friend’s kitten escaped and ran to the neighbors house, and the neighbor intentionally put it in a pen with three dogs who of course attacked it. My friend tried to get there in time, but the kitten died at the vet.
answered on Aug 7, 2019
What a horrible situation. Notify the police and animal control. The rest is up to the D.A. Very sorry for your loss.
It is only a few days away...also, he comes around property breaking in, following us around town has removed our belongings from home, sends and brings other people to home. Controls water access to the point of us now being boarded up he. Literally much more. Can anyone please help?
answered on Aug 1, 2019
Your Landlord is not letting you have your peaceful and quiet enjoyment of your property. Call a lawyer for further help. Best of luck!!!
He is now out of state as well. He is willing to work with me. I have never met him or seen the property in person. He is asking for half of the deposit to send me the keys. He says it is refundable. He says I dont have to pay the rest of the deposit unless I am going to take the place. Should I do... View More
answered on Jul 22, 2019
NO.
She is not charging for the new carpet.
answered on Jul 19, 2019
No. Improvements are the owner’s responsibility. Best of luck.
answered on Jul 17, 2019
Use the attached form. Modify to your Number, Court and fill the blanks and file with the court and serve upon sheriff's office.
Best of luck.
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I was in a accident 7/14/19 and a 15 year old was driving the SUV with 2 older women when she made a u-turn in front of me and we collided. None of the women was on the insurance and it was the girl older brother car. The owner of the vehicle is taking his time to contact his insurance and a police... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2019
It is most unfortunate but I Think you should get an attorney as they are giving you the classic runaround. Best of luck.
i noticed the black mold i told the landlord in may 2019 there has been an hole in the shower area since 2 weeks or more can not use the shower or the AC. I live in woodland Hills, ca a 1 bedroom. the shower is in the same area as the toilet and i have kept the doot closed because it smells. he... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2019
You are doing the right thing. Ask in writing for a rent reduction. If no answer then write another letter that you will move to a hotel during the work repairs. request a qualified firm to do the work and keep your receipt. Then request a refund for your hotel bill.
Best of luck.
The neighbor dog came out of house gate and attacked my dogs, killing one and injuring my other dog.
answered on Jul 11, 2019
Yes, you can. Best of luck!!!
Lease signed June 19th, property sprayed June 25th, roaches still present. Manager was informed of infestation and did not mention. Instead gave the month of June for free. I have not been able to move in as of June 29th do to roaches still present?
answered on Jun 30, 2019
Maybe you should talk to him to let you out of your lease. Otherwise, you are going to be unhappy. Or maybe another free month would be appropriate. Best of luck.
answered on Jun 28, 2019
It depends. If the dog is a vicious dog and has a history of biting, animal control may decide to put it down. Depending on the facts of the incident, it may be returned to its owners. F the bite penetrated your skin, you should contact a dog bite lawyer in your area. Best of luck
answered on Jun 27, 2019
He can fix the outside without many problems while you are at work. Some minor things inside if you have complained about those items. Other repairs inside cannot be intrusive unless he is mandated by the City inspectors. If too many repairs infringe on your right to quiet enjoyment, you may ask... View More
Landlord didn't give me a 15 day written notice which is required in California before disposing a tenants property.Property consisted of disabled Walker ,disabled shower chair ,tools , vehicle pink slips, In home care documents, medicine , s.s. card ,dryer ,T.V., PS3 game unit &... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2019
Call the police and make a police report. Then file a lawsuit for recovery of the value of your property.
Landlord has not fixed and it has been almost 3 weeks what remedy do I have as lease doesn't really say anything. I have called multiply time. electrician came by but said he cannot fix it or didn't know what was wrong.
answered on Jun 25, 2019
Send a written letter letting landlord know of your habitability problem. If no response is forthcoming, call the city inspector and complaint to him of your house problem. If nothing happens, then call a lawyer to help you. Best of luck.
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