I recently received a failure-to-pay fine warrant. While I was inside a building attending a meeting, my legally parked motorcycle was seized and towed by an officer due to this warrant. I was informed of the warrant after exiting the building, but not about the seizure of my motorcycle. What... View More

I've been paying rent to my landlord using VISA debit cards, and my landlord has accepted these payments. My free legal clinic warns that the landlord might later claim he never received the debit cards, effectively causing me to lose my money. I have documented all transactions through text... View More

My cousin is on probation in Texas and has failed a UA. He has been told he must serve 45 days in jail once a bed becomes available. This isn't his first failed UA, and he currently has no legal representation. He is at risk of losing his job, apartment, and dog due to this situation. He plans... View More

My father passed away on March 31, and the landlord of his leased property is sending letters to my brother, including a first and second notice received on the same day, threatening legal action for unpaid rent for April. My brother was not on the lease and is not the executor of my father's... View More

Four years ago, I rented my property under a one-year lease to a tenant who paid a security deposit. After the first year, the lease converted to a month-to-month arrangement. Fifteen months after moving in, her partner was added to the lease with my permission. A few months ago, the original... View More

Dominic Paul Lascara
answered on May 19, 2025

Mr. Lascara is out of the office until May 28, 2025. If you would like to schedule a consultation for his return, please call 757-410-8355. Otherwise, please call Ashley Eick at 757-499-8971 as she is a landlord/tenant attorney that we refer clients to regularly. We wish you the best of luck!... View More

I went to the hospital due to a poisoning issue, but they turned me away after only running a basic blood test instead of a toxicology test. They also returned the food and drink samples I brought without testing them, as they found my story unbelievable. I have contacted law enforcement and made... View More

I recently learned by phone and email that my storage facility plans to sell my belongings on Tuesday. I have missed three payments due to a layoff and the LA wildfires. I have updated my address but received no notice there. I start a new job tomorrow and expect to have funds to pay soon. All of... View More

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answered on May 18, 2025

Under the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, you have several options to stop the Tuesday auction of your belongings.

First, contact the facility manager immediately and explain your circumstances regarding the layoff and wildfire displacement. California law recognizes hardship... View More

I am currently renting a property under a written lease. The landlord had previously put the house up for sale and we agreed that I would be given at least 60 days to find another property once the house sells. However, I received a written notice giving me only 30 days to move out, which would be... View More

Nellie T Schulz
answered on May 18, 2025

The term of your lease ends on the date set forth in the lease, unless that date has been amended in a writing signed by both landlord and tenant - which appears to be the case here. Your landlord is bound by the amendment you both signed which states that, if your landlord intends to sell the... View More

My daughter, who studies in Georgia, signed a lease agreement in 2023 but failed to pay the 2-month holding deposit. The landlord claims she breached the contract and referred her case to an attorney in Utah for collection. Though she communicated her financial difficulties due to my job loss and... View More

I'm an adult currently going through a divorce and living with my mom, who keeps entering my room without permission despite our discussions about my need for privacy. I contribute financially to the household. Is her behavior against the law?

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answered on May 18, 2025

Unless you have a signed official lease, where you are renting exclusive access to part of the home, it would not be an illegal act for her to go into your room.

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I live in an apartment complex in Phoenix where vehicles are being towed for being parked backwards. However, there are no signs posted, and the lease agreement doesn't mention any parking restrictions. Many of my neighbors have had their vehicles towed for this reason, but I haven't. Is... View More

I own a property in Onondaga County, New York, and I've been trying to address repair issues that the tenant reported. However, the tenant has refused access, and this has been ongoing since January, leading to eviction proceedings. I contacted both Syracuse and Town of Onondaga code offices.... View More

In North Carolina, what are the legal steps I can take to address a situation involving a mobile home in a mobile home park (MHP) that should be paying lot rent but does not have a lease for the lot and refuses to sign one? The owner does not live in the mobile home, has rented it out for several... View More

I am a subtenant in California, and my boyfriend, who was on the lease, moved out. Since his departure, our landlord has intercepted and withheld my mail. Despite several emails showing the mail was returned to businesses, the issue persists. I have also filed a complaint with USPS. On the answer... View More

Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on May 18, 2025

So, that sucks but IF you are NOT on the lease, you may have much bigger problems. I'd look for another place FAST and worry about mail issues later, IF it were me...

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On May 14, 2025, my neighbor's kids were making noise and throwing items at my apartment door. I came out and yelled at them to stop, but now my neighbor is accusing me of pulling the kids' ears and has called the police. I'm due in court in two weeks in Sioux City, Iowa, but I... View More

I am temporarily leasing a house due to my home catching fire. I signed a lease and later discovered that the rental company added extra non-refundable charges without my knowledge, which they sent to my insurance company for payment. These charges were not outlined or discussed in the original... View More

I've been experiencing problems with rats in my apartment for a couple of months now. Despite reporting this to management, they have only put down glue traps. Additionally, a ladder to an upper attic fell on me, bruising my whole side and hip, and affecting my ability to walk and stand. I... View More

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answered on May 18, 2025

Yes, you can pursue compensation for both the injury and pest problems in your California apartment. Your landlord has a legal obligation to provide habitable living conditions, which includes addressing pest infestations promptly and maintaining safe premises.

For the injury from the... View More

I am currently under a protective order that gives my spouse exclusive use of our family home, which is solely in his name. With this order in place, can he legally sell or rent the home before the order expires in a year?

Dominic Paul Lascara
answered on May 19, 2025

Mr. Lascara is out of the office until May 28, 2025. If you would like to schedule a consultation, please call the office at 757-410-8355. We apologize for the inconvenience.

With kind regards,

Mandy Moore, Legal Secretary for

Dominic P. Lascara

I signed a lease for my apartment on September 17, 2024, which included a provision for receiving a patio set (2 chairs and a table). The apartment manager later refused to provide it and attempted to change the lease agreement, which I never signed or received. There are also damages to the... View More

I filed a writ of supersedeas with the appellate court in California on Monday in connection to an appeal for an unlawful detainer (UD) summary judgment. Will this filing automatically stop a sheriff’s lockout scheduled for Tuesday? Additionally, should I contact the sheriff's office... View More

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answered on May 17, 2025

Filing a writ of supersedeas with the appellate court does not automatically stay the enforcement of the unlawful detainer judgment or stop the sheriff's lockout. Under California Code of Civil Procedure § 1176, you must obtain an actual order granting the writ and, in most cases, post an... View More