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We send two checks to cover rent. Money orders from Publix per park regulations, they signed saying they received them (in person), one for $387, other $500, then 3 weeks later were told the $500 check was no good, yet both checks were cashed on the same day. We are not litigious. We don’t... View More 
Offered to pay out of pocket since I was out of it and need it to sleep?
The residents own their homes, leasing the land beneath them. For more than 50 years, annual rent increases were limited to about 3%. The property is also subject to a Land Use Covenant and Restriction designed to preserve its intended use. However, under new ownership rents have surged by up to... View More
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answered on Dec 19, 2024
Based on the facts presented, you have multiple potential legal grounds for action against various parties here. The combination of excessive rent increases, coercive contract practices, and unsafe conditions could support claims against the park owner for breach of the Land Use Covenant, violation... View More
My 83 yr old father has my 55 yr old brother who has lived in my fathers home for 14 yrs without having any job and my 40 yr old son has lived there consistently for aprox 21 yrs never paying for anything either. My father has been diagnosed with dementia but has a fluctuating cognitive impairment.... View More
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answered on Dec 19, 2024
You can file your own report with adult protective services. But chances are that will not bring any relief. The only real solution is to hire an attorney to petition the court to appoint you as guardian and conservator for your father. If you have limited means you might try your local legal aid... View More
Mom is in the middle stages of alzheimer for over 10 ten years and she is now wanting for me her daughter to be her POA. I have always help her but now it is more red tape to help her with certain medical assistance for her without a POA. If someone could please contact me with information
Bad Reputation. Quite introvert. Defensive
Very fed up . Crime ramped. Nothing’s ever
Done . Survival. Tell and never offer a bit of assistance. True . Down here blacks worst that Marietta where I had to go to court 4 times. Go figure. And Domion no one wanted a minute. Shut up .... View More
The word none is written. Does that mean that the agent has no authority to make decisions regarding funeral arrangements?
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answered on Dec 16, 2024
Your question touches on an important distinction in healthcare directives and end-of-life planning.
When "none" is written regarding agent authority after death in an advanced healthcare directive, this specifically relates to medical decision-making powers. The healthcare... View More
I have family in NM, I live in FL and my cousin is refusing to get a job to help my aunt. My aunt is elderly and very ill and a few years ago they were evicted from their apartment and have been homeless for around 4 years now. My other cousin, my aunts son, does work but seldom holds a job. I also... View More
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answered on Dec 15, 2024
Transfer on death designations can work well when everyone dies in the correct order. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. If a TOD beneficiary dies before the account holder passes, it can sometimes be unclear what happens next. If you have named a contingent beneficiary and that person... View More
Orthovet should be held accountable in court for their negligence. After Moby fell victim to a hit and run, by a Tesla. Moby suffered Brachial PLEXUS ALVERSION.Their actions led to significant pain and suffering for MOBY ONE,me and Ryder ,my other dog who was put to the sidelines for the 7 months... View More
I need some advice. my daddy has dementia and i have been taking care of him for 2 years. he is getting to the point to where i cannot take care of him no more. he is extremely violent and he cant be around my kids no more. he has been on every medicine you can think of. he is starting to poop on... View More
I've lived here for over 10 years now . I am a low income senior and have no funds to move.
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answered on Dec 11, 2024
Under California law, senior mobile home parks cannot arbitrarily convert to family parks without following strict legal procedures and providing significant protections for existing residents. The park owner must give written notice at least 60 days before any proposed change and must obtain... View More
I live with my mom and may have to apply for nursing home medicaid will medicaid force me to take the land out my name and if my mom pass will they take the land and home
If only heirs at law was grown child of deased son who was joint tennents with rights but the property went back to original owner would the grown children of deased have to move after living in home all this years after and before death
And is keeping my elder grandma away from our family and doesn't want my loved one to visit with any of our family. This neighbor was no friends of ours and is after my nannys house and property her own selfish gain.what can we do to get her guardianship removed
My car is older, is starting to need repairs and I drive a little over an hour one way to take her to the appointments. It is a necessity due to her not being a great historian anymore for her medical history and starting memory issues and she needs help with mobility, and she needs a wheelchair... View More
I recently found out my nursing is opening up my mail from the county i live in to see if there is information they need.
I have not received these letters myself. They have my mail. Two big things happened here to bring this problem to my attention. I am mentally able to take of myself,... View More
I live in California within a 55+ CID or Common Interest Development HOA (under HOPA).
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answered on Dec 6, 2024
California Civil Code Section 4710 specifically addresses political signs in common interest developments, but it doesn't give unlimited display rights. While the law protects your right to display political signs, HOAs can establish reasonable restrictions, including time limits for removal... View More
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