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answered on Sep 6, 2018
more info needed.
what is the question?
how much involved? past record?
A month and nothing has been done about windows that won’t close let alone lock. The property management company has not lived up to its contractual obligations and I’m wondering how serious this is and what I can ask for in return to be made whole?
answered on Aug 28, 2018
Your premises are not habitable! However, did you inspect before you paid? If not, you can certainly notify the landlord to fix it or you are gone. What can you ask for? Habitable premises. You cannot ask for free rent if that is what you are thinking. If you stay you are accepting the... View More 
This was through SEIU local 250 union, in the agreement they put no information on when I will receive my settlement money. Are there any laws on statue of limitations?
answered on Aug 28, 2018
You mention, "Settlement money." So you reached a settlement in mediation? If you did, there would be no arbitration. A general rule about such things is, within a reasonable time. And barring any other factors, 30 days is par for "reasonable." If you do not, ask the mediator.
answered on Aug 24, 2018
Unless the Mediation ended in a settlement, you can walk away from the mediation, and seek another Mediator or Mediation.
neighbors over the last 2 years is unbearable. Decided to sell and was getting it ready. What I thought was harassment before, was child's play. The property damage, emotional torture and a recent testicular cancer diagnosis, are too much for me. I've gone to the police, FBI and everyone... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2018
need more info
this is not my area of law........however if you have not had satisfaction from anyone else and the facts warrant a lawsuit, you can always go into small claims court and sue for up to $10k......and no attorneys for either side. Maybe demand $10k and when they do not pay sue... View More
My HOA is forcing homeowners to remove their good mailbox/post and replace it with one chosen by the BOD which is to be paid for by the homeowner. Threaten fines/legal fees/liens. I am already at $1700 which I cannot afford.
answered on Jul 16, 2018
There are many unanswered questions: Do the CC&Rs say anything about mailboxes? Is it in common area, or is it on your property? What are the homeowner's responsibilities regarding common area, or, specifically, where the mailbox is located? How much are you being billed? Is it a lump... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2018
Probably not. If there is a mediation scheduled, both sides must agree to the Mediator, because the Mediator is supposed to be neutral. And, it doesn't matter who wrote the contract, as that will be an issue for the Mediator to interpret. However, you may have to deal with certain legal... View More
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answered on Jun 12, 2018
If certain narrow conditions are met, an arbitration award can be vacated or corrected by a court. If a court refuses to vacate or correct the award, the court's decision can be appealed. Act fast, you generally have around 3 months to file and serve the correct papers.
Being sued by collecter can I dispute credit reports and will that stop the collector allowing me to get case dismissed since they cannot continue and there’s time limits
answered on May 21, 2018
This mostly unintelligible. You can dispute a debt in a collection matter, if that is what you are asking. Don't see how a credit report pertains to that.
I was legally adopted by dad. dad lived and died in calif. property is in bartlesville, ok. have living trust, but property was never included in it. dad died 2015. Mom, Brother and I were beneficiaries. before anything was split up, Mom passed in jan. 2018. now it is just my brother and I. Brother... View More
answered on May 14, 2018
Dear San Francisco:
I would contact a lawyer right away about this matter. But here is some information to get you started. I am also assuming that Mom above is your birth mother.
You have a much-juristictional problem here. The proper jurisdiction for Probate law, which governs... View More
We both reside in the bay area, California. Due to high cost of living, she believes taking my son to England would be better for him. She left with no notice, except for one text I received from her father the day they were leaving (or already gone). We have been trying to raise our son outside of... View More
answered on May 5, 2018
I would like to help you, but your question does not involve immigration law.
Our TIC requires unanimous agreement for any funds spent from a “reserve” account. We had a subsequent meeting in 2014 with all partners and agreed to spend $500 per year from the reserve account on small improvements. We did that 2014-2016. In 2017 we didn't spend any reserve money... View More
answered on May 3, 2018
Some agreements require mediation first. In mediation each part pays his own expenses. In Arbitration, unless the contract specifies otherwise, the same applies. Costs? Better consult a Concord arbitrator. Google the requirement for a Concord area arbitrator, and also check the local bar... View More
The seller told me afterwards how it was built. It severely limits what i can do to the house to fix it up, structural integrity. The house is over one hundred years old. He also never disclosed a 50 foot well under the house, and a gas well on the property. Do i have a case? This was an owner... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2018
This is a first for me -- 100 years old?? 1x12 studs??? It probably did not violate the requirements of the building codes of the day, if there were any when your house was built. What does your sales contract require in the way of disclosures? What do you really want to do, get out of the deal?... View More
grievance based on California law but rather "accepted business practices." Is this legal?
answered on Apr 18, 2018
Generally, accepted business practices are relied on when there is no specific statute that covers the exact situation. But that does not mean that there is no California case law on the subject. You mention your Arbitration Agreement, then talk about your Mediator. Which are you involved in?... View More
My brother has my moms last will, he will not allow me to have a copy or view, he’s ask me to sign a document pertaining to her will, that I would agree to settle in mediation not in court, if there’s a dispute. Is this legal or appropriate?
Is it legal for my brother to act as my... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2018
You question raises a lot of issues. One simple, quick solution to one of the problems is for your mother to simply make a new will. In making the new will, she can "revoke" all previous wills, meaning they will no longer count as her will. Because of the other issues, it is best if... View More
My mom was to receive a sum of money before she passed away. It was awarded to me and my brother. The document I signed was my rights over to my brother. I have a daughter, which found out legally she was mine (DNA test) after signing the document. I was in prison and since have been released.... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2018
Let's see if I have this right. You and your brother were entitled to receive a sum of money. You gave your right to the money to your brother. That means you no longer have any rights to the money, and neither do your children. Then you say 1/2 of "the money", is that the same... View More
My mom was to receive a sum of money before she passed away. It was awarded to me and my brother. The document I signed was my rights over to my brother. I have a daughter, which found out legally she was mine (DNA test) after signing the document. I was in prison and since have been released.... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2018
Nowhere near enough facts to offer suggestions. What documents are involved? Are you suggesting undue influence? Speak!
Into changing it she made me the trustee in her living trust she has passed and i was never informed of her passing until 6 weeks after the fact and I would be willing to pay with some of the proceeds of the house .
answered on Mar 7, 2018
You will need some trust administration services and to understand what your cousin has done. Attorneys cannot contact you, you will have to call or email an attorney. Call or email an attorney for a full consultation.
We notified him in writing and we had our manufacturer inspect roof. The customer reroofed it and his attorney is sending us a request for payment.
answered on Feb 27, 2018
It is not possible to be specific without seeing the actual contract terms. Generally, arbitration clauses only govern the filing of an action, not pre-filing communications or actions. If the other party files a court action, you can compel arbitration, or you can initiate arbitration yourself... View More
Entertainment business contract dispute. Other party not returning emails, so a bit nervous on what will happen if we proceed- can he give us a runaround?
answered on Feb 24, 2018
Usually the contract will specify the procedures, place and even organization to be used by the parties to an arbitration. If these terms are missing, you may not even have an enforceable arbitration clause. Probably worth your while to have an attorney review the contract and discuss the... View More
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