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my tenant got this dog during the moratorium, breaking our lease agreement. But since we can't do much with the moratorium in place tenant has kept the dog. now the dog is a nuisance he barks all the time cant enjoy our common areas because of it. The house is in Los Angeles, Ca, and is also... View More 
answered on Oct 2, 2020
You need to contact a local Real Estate attorney, there are several here that you could contact and review with them exactly what the moratorium protects. IMO it does not protect a tenant from breaking the rules of the lease from being evicted, it protects people who cannot pay the rent because... View More
People that took cat from my homs refuse to give cat back. Cat is chioped and i have adoption paperwork. Theybsay catvwas given to them by my adult daughter who does not own cat.
answered on Oct 1, 2020
Suggest you start with your local police and treat this as stolen or lost property. Did they report the lost property to the police and wait 90 days to claim it? Did they contact the shelter? What will your errant daughter say about all this? Why did she give your cat away in the first place?... View More
My friend was recently gifted a dog, the dog was stolen before she was able to register it. She has located her dog and knows the house it is being kept at. The guy who has her called her lost dog posters to tell her it’s his dog now, she was able to find his address from the number. She... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2020
Plaintiff’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court; Form SC-100 (Lawsuit for monetary damages)
Request for Court Order and Answer; Form SC-105 (Request for Return of Property, filed with SC-100)
Order on Request for Court Order; Form SC-105A
Proof of Service; Form... View More
When they went out of town and left the puppy at our house, she was full of flees. They kept her out in the summer during the heat. They also kept her outside at night and it’s getting cold and when we saw her she was crying. We can tell she’s scared because when they allow her to run outside... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2020
You have no right to take the puppy back. You can try to buy it back. If that doesn't work, and if the puppy isn't kept in a safe and humane condition, you can report the owner to Animal Control.
I filed a restraining order because caregiver trespassed after she was told to stay off the property and she was seen by the neighbor coming after being told not to come back and took the dog from my yard i called police but because of covid19 they informed me to file online then i filed a... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2020
Plaintiff’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court; Form SC-100 (Lawsuit for monetary damages)
Request for Court Order and Answer; Form SC-105 (Request for Return of Property, filed with SC-100)
Order on Request for Court Order; Form SC-105A
Proof of Service; Form... View More
He was told repeatedly to keep the fence close because my dog would get out. He left it open multiple times and my dog has been missing for two months. I have had that dog for 10 years.
answered on Sep 21, 2020
Depends on the terms of the lease, but the deposit is usually for the landlord's protection, not roommates. Your damages are the fair market value of a 10 year old dog, if you want to sue in Small Claims.
I received my dog as a gift when I was a child from my father. Now that I am an adult, I plan on moving out with my dog. But my family and father are now refusing to let me take him. Am I allowed to just take my dog from the home? He has no proof of ownership, meanwhile, I have years worth of proof... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2020
The transfer of ownership in a gift is complete when the gift is delivered to the recipient. Once the dog was given to you it became yours, unless you gifted it back.
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My poor baby was taken to the animal shelter while I was away by an ex bf as he was watching her. He had no right to do that. She wasn't abandoned he was mad at me and took her to hurt me. She was chipped. They called my ex husband and never called me. My chip company never emailed me either... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2020
I am a dog owner and can only imagine the heartache you're feeling about this. I'm so sorry.
First, I recommend that you chat with a CA attorney. Most states classify dogs as property. Typically someone in your situation won't have many remedies. That said, CA may be... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2020
It is not likely they will be arrested or prosecuted unless they are grossly abusing the animals. You need to seek redress in Small claims for money damages and an order to return the dog. A dog is property the same as your car. What would you do if someone stole your car and the police were too... View More
I told owner Ill get their puppy back and it was a mistake. I called the people who got her but the refuse to return the puppy. I did inform them 2 hours after they got her she was taken/stolen from the original owners I need to return her now. They said too bad. Can the owner file a report... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2020
The owner can file a report against you and the new "owners." The owner can also sue you and the new "owners" in Small Claims for the value of the dog, a daily "loss of use" rate, and/or an order for return of their property.
Buyer signed a contract. Breached contract in a few places the biggest being unauthorized breeding falling under “whether intentional or accidental” I have a monetary fee as well
As I can request the dogs back. I reached out to her and she blocked me. I filed in small
Claims but... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2020
Small claims is a division of the Superior Court and has jurisdiction over most civil disputes. It can provide the same remedies as the BIG court. However, Small Claims cannot hear a case that is just for "injunction" or an Order for her to return the dog to you. You have to be asking... View More
these crazy neighbors have been holding our cat hostage inside for days at a time. They have been positive for corona virus and I'm 7 months pregnant. I tried calling police but they said a cat isn't considered property. Its causing me a lot of stress. I though pets were property, isnt this thef?
answered on Sep 8, 2020
The police are clearly just being lazy in this situation. You can call the chief and file a complaint against the officers. The squeaky wheel gets oiled the most!
To answer your question, yes, animals (cats and dogs and cows, pigs, birds, all animals, etc.) are considered property. So, the... View More
I rent a Room in a house I had a roommate who was in the middle of moving now I was gone for the day I have a camera in my Room that records in case anyone comes into my Room and takes things or breaks things because things have been missing this same roommate who was in the middle of moving out... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2020
It's illegal to trespass. If you aren't trespassing, I don't think it's illegal. If the dog is in danger, call Animal Control.
I paid for the dog through Zelle online. There was no paperwork. They said they took the dog to a delivery service, the service wanted me to zelle them additional $1,500 or provide gift card of equivalent amount for the crate. I wasn't aware I was supposed to rent electronic crate. After... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2020
They can sue you for anything. You can counter sue them for concealing material terms of the sale of the dog. It sounds like you were scammed, I would like to see them in Court. For your case of fraud, you can recover the cost of the dog, your emotional distress and punitive damages against this... View More
They told me that when she was in heat, they separated her from the male dogs but they lied. My dog came home pregnant. I asked the owner if I can at least get my money back and he told me I could just give him all the puppies if it was too much for me to handle. The liability I signed didn’t... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2020
It would certainly seem to be at least a breach of contract for them to put your female in heat in with male dogs that got her pregnant. They would be responsible for the consequential damages that occur such as any medical expenses involved with the pregnancy, or any additional costs associated... View More
I surrendered my dog because of aggression and not being able to contain her. The next day the shelter euthanized her due to aggression. I called later that day and wanted to get her back. Is there a law that I can change my mind and get my dog back within a couple days?
answered on Aug 25, 2020
Please see other response to the same question that you posted. (or there is a sudden rise in cases where shelters are doing this and owners are changing their minds.) I am not aware of any law that would allow an owner the right to change their mind on a surrendered animal and prohibit the... View More
..Mates for the duration of the lease. Problems happened so I decided to move out after 3 weeks. I then asked for compensation or I’ll reclaim my dog since terms weren’t met. Now she has blocked me and will not pay for insurance or my dog. The dog is under my name legally. Could I purse legal... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2020
You could pursue action, but your chance of success is small. A gift is property given to another person without any compensation or "consideration" (legal word for value) therefore. There are no strings attached to a gift, you cannot pull it back. Once the transfer of the gift is... View More
I surrendered my dog because I cannot keep her in and she was starting to act aggressive. The shelter too her in and the next day they euthanized her due to aggression. Later that same day I called wanting to get my dog back but was too late. Was that legal to euthanize my dog after just one day... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2020
Sorry to hear about your situation. Once the dog is euthanized, you cannot get it back, it is dead. When you surrendered it, you gave up all rights to the animal and the shelter was authorized to take whatever action they deemed necessary.
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I have the report from animal control stating the incident occurred In my backyard. The gates were closed.
answered on Aug 17, 2020
You may be entitled to the reasonable fair market value of your property, i.e., what would it take to purchase a dog of similar age, breed, gender, health. You are not entitled to emotional distress damages.
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