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Thank you so much Mr. Mandel for your input. I need to find that tenants rights lawyer that you talked about. And actually its a woman from Nigeria even and she has a ton of hate & bitterness for the previous owner, her ex husband that passed. Now she's focused all that hate & anger... View More 
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answered on Jul 18, 2020
Look in the internet for a tenant lawyer in LA. There are many lawyers waiting to help you with your case.
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answered on Jul 14, 2020
Yes: However, he exposes himself to penalties or a lawsuit for specific performance.
I plan on purchasing a truck used primarily for work, but also for personal use. In order to utilize tax benefits such as "bonus depreciation" the vehicle has to be titled in the company name. I fear that if myself or my spouse are driving the vehicle and are sued in the event of an... View More
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answered on Jul 11, 2020
In your policy you should include your wife and let your insurance agent suggest what coverage you should have in California. since the policy is tax deductible, you could also supplement it with an umbrella. Best of luck .
Now my wife passed can her sister make me pay rent
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answered on Jul 6, 2020
You are in a pickle of a problem without wills. Before your wife died, there were two homes that needed to be sold. if they had been sold, each sister would have received one half of the proceeds less expenses.
But now your wife has passed and I assume she has left no will. if you have... View More
My superficial injury healed up from the accident, it was minor actually, impact on ankle. But I'm a hemophiliac and joint injuries never go away for us, they evolve and become chronic years from now, potentially. Should I even be settling? I really don't want to be drawn out in court but... View More
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answered on Jul 3, 2020
If the injury could have disastrous consequences you need a lawyer and a medical expert to review your case.
I signed a lease in March before the Pandemic officially hit USA, I asked to be released in April (due to financial instability from the pandemic lay offs) and they told me no. A month later I received confirmation that my lease had just been signed and executed, I also received my copy of the... View More
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answered on Jul 2, 2020
At first blush your case seems simple but when you look at it from a first year law student point of view, it may not be that easy.
Your landlord may have turned down other applicants and as a consequence, Landlord might suffer an economic loss if he releases you from the lease.... View More
My parents claimed to have filed a DV report against me for my daughter but I haven’t got anything It’s been 2 months they refuse to let me see the papers or anything , and they’re refusing to let me pick her up, I have full custody. They have threatened to call the cops. Can I still pick... View More
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answered on Jun 23, 2020
Check with the police if you have a restraining order. If you do not, then ask them go a stand by to pick up your daughter. If they say yes. Then, ask the police for a copy and refrain from contacting your parents.
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answered on Jun 22, 2020
It depends where you live and whether you have rent control in your city. The short answer is they can sell the house but they have to observe the law. It may be possible that you could be entitled to a relocation fee. It all depends where you live. Talk to a local lawyer. Best of luck.
And my family member is telling me that I do not have my gun rights because of a federal law about domestic violence I was never told anything from anybody that I talk to when I was told that everything was dismissed and thrown out I was never told that my rights were taken away and I'm just... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2020
If you were arrested and a temporary restriction order was issued by the Superior court, there is a requirement that you respond whether you have firearms or not. If you do, then you have a duty to turn them over to a licensed arms dealer for safekeeping and/or to sell them. You cannot have your... View More
Now his not so nice ex wife is trying to get me out. What rights do I have to stay here? Everything was left in a Living trust to his 2 sons. 20yo & 19yo, but yet she is the one trying to raise my rent
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answered on Jun 17, 2020
If by gentleman’s agreement you mean to say a handshake and not a signed lease, then I am afraid , you do not have a lease to stand on!!! You need to renegotiate.
as they have 2 houses one for her daughters (other property) and this one as mine and my brothers.
she literally wiped his safe out the day before they took him off life support.
she's gotten rid of mostly everything of his belongings.
i just need to know if i have a case
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answered on Jun 17, 2020
Sorry for your loss. It’s unclear whether there is a will or a trust. Please clarify this fact or get an appointment with an attorney because there are certain deadlines that could affect you. Best of luck.
Slip & Fall Case. Plaintiff is the tenant. Defendant is the landlord. Landlord admits he knew about, & agreed to hire someone fix a broken drain ASAP but definitely prior to a planned bday party a few weeks later. He kept forgetting & the tenant slipped & fell on pooled water that... View More
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answered on Jun 16, 2020
You could do so only if at the beginning of the case you asked for the policy limits and it was denied to you. Best of luck,
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She got order a few months ago, I left. Then covid came. She got worried and let me stay with her and my son, today she got upset and threw me out. There has been no abuse and not sure if cops were called
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answered on Jun 14, 2020
Get out right away. You could eventually end up in jail for violating the restraining order.
Is it better to do it by myself? What type of contract do I need? I was looking into few websites that advertise land for sale but I don't know the steps that I need to take to close the sale. Land is clear of debts, taxes paid.
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answered on Jun 3, 2020
To start with you should have legal title to the property and if you want to make your life easier, hire a real estate broker.
I hired someone to serve her and we have a court date at the end of June in California. Does she have to show up physically to court or would she be able to call in?
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answered on Jun 3, 2020
I BELIEVE SHE CAN CALL IN BUT SHE HAS TO CONTACT THE COURT'S CLERK TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS.
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answered on Jun 3, 2020
They cannot ask you to leave WITHOUT FILING AN UNLAWFUL DETAINER. BEST OF LUCK.
Comes and says get out can she do that
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answered on Jun 3, 2020
No. She has to use a process called Unlawful Detainer. Best of luck.
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answered on May 27, 2020
It can be removed by paying the exact amount and a fee for the removal of the lien. Usually there is a number you can call to remove the lien.
As well as the other tenants without proof and making false accusations against me what can i do to defend myself against such things? They've been trying to get me evicted but i have been staying in compliance with my lease and now they are making up lies about me and telling me that i have... View More
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answered on May 17, 2020
By harassing you, Thr LL is engaging in unjustified normal behaviors which is known as a violation of the Covenant of peace and Quiet Enjoyment of your rental unit. Please write him a letter with all the things he is doing against you and ask him to stop immediately. If he does not, then call a... View More
My wife has a mental illness. She became aggravated and tried to kill my eldest child, an adult. I prevented the murder. She inadvertently hurt her minor child as well. Do I need to report the attempt?
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answered on May 17, 2020
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