Specifically, can other types of assets (i.e., equipment, other physical property, etc.) external to the residential housing unit be leased to a tenant via a binding lease agreement? Today, a tenant could lease an apartment that includes a parking space and storage unit, and usually these assets... Read more »
answered on May 25, 2023
Your lease can include non-real estate items. In a residential tenancy typically these things are refrigerators, dishwashers, washer dryers, and other typical household goods. In a commercial or industrial setting and can include equipment relevant to the tasks at hand.
I would also include... Read more »
answered on May 24, 2023
There is no requirement that a DA give you an offer. Typically the DA will say their offer is "plead to the sheet". This means that you can just plead guilty to every single thing they've charged you with. A DA has broad discretion to settle the case and is not required by law to... Read more »
answered on May 24, 2023
There is no such thing as a motion to dismiss for a witness lying. Typically, the credibility of a witness can be attacked through skilled cross-examination by a defense attorney. The jury gets to decide whether to believe this witness. This would be a factual issue to be determined by a jury as... Read more »
we went to have a custody court date. She lied and said I threatened her with no proof. the judge granted her a restraining order. we went to court for that and it was switched to a civil restraint order. it says I can only see my son supervised once a week, but she had no proof of why. my son... Read more »
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answered on May 21, 2023
A full custody case is a very expensive proceeding, which will require expert testimony. You need to make sure that you have the resources to retain the attorney and the necessary experts that will be required. You do not want to bring a case for custody and lose for lack of resources. With modern... Read more »
we went to have a custody court date. She lied and said I threatened her with no proof. the judge granted her a restraining order. we went to court for that and it was switched to a civil restraint order. it says I can only see my son supervised once a week, but she had no proof of why. my son... Read more »
answered on May 22, 2023
Thank you for your question. It sounds like there are several variables in your matter. A consent order for civil restraints is generally not entered without the consent of both parties. That being said, the best thing to do is have a consultation with an experienced family law attorney who can... Read more »
I offered to pay an extra 9 days in rent to make up the 60-day notice period, but they have refused. I am leaving the apartment by June 30, 2022.
answered on May 19, 2023
The issue should be addressed by terms included in the lease. Do you ave a security deposit? Did the landlord give you any advance notice of either renewal or nonrenewal of the lease? Pay the nine days. The landlord cannot lock you out if it is a residential lease. He must file a complaint with the... Read more »
De deportacion pero hasta la fecha no hemos recivido ningun documento de la corte donde nos dija que esta cancelada y nos gustaria Saber que sigue despues de ganar el caso en la corte.
Muchas gracias
answered on May 18, 2023
First and foremost, Congratulations to you and your spouse on winning a EOIR-42B, Cancellation of Removal and Adjustment of Status for Certain nonpermanent residents.
You have not received any documents as yet, because the Judge has not issued a decision in your case. Your case is pending... Read more »
They want to write me up for missing a call at 2 am and I never even agreed to accept the phone they made us take it
answered on May 24, 2023
If you do have a contract with your employer, contact an employment law attorney for review of the details. If you are an at-will employee, the job descriptions and the expectations for your job can change at any time, in which case, you would have to either find a new job, or adapt to the new... Read more »
I just want to know if that sounds right, we are expected to answer at any point and time and phone has to always be charged I never signed anything to be on call it just ended up being thrown onto me
answered on May 24, 2023
It is legally correct that you should be compensated for hours worked only. However, this is something that both the employer and the employee should be clear on what’s expected. Must you stay within a certain radius of your workplace when you’re on call? Are you required to answer calls at all... Read more »
Excavators, electricians, masons all have damaged our property- the pool company continues to reference the contract which states they are not responsible for any third party work, can this be possible for them not to take any responsibility?
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answered on May 18, 2023
It is extreme rare for any type of home improvement contract to comply with the NJ Home Improvement Contractor Act and frequently the Statute of Frauds and the Consumer Fraud Act (which provides for triple damages plus attorney fees. A Judge will decide who is responsible. No matter what the... Read more »
we will produce a hot sauce from Costa Rica made with actual Tabasco peppers. Can we say on the label "made with Tabasco peppers" or will we have problems with the Tabasco McIlhenny company? Thank you!
answered on May 15, 2023
No one can guarantee you that a company using the term "tabasco" as part of their name won't TRY to create "problems" for you. That said, it would be very difficult for any such company to prevent you from using the phrase "made with tabasco peppers," as... Read more »
we will produce a hot sauce from Costa Rica made with actual Tabasco peppers. Can we say on the label "made with Tabasco peppers" or will we have problems with the Tabasco McIlhenny company? Thank you!
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answered on May 22, 2023
The term "Tabasco" is a registered trademark owned by the McIlhenny Company, specifically referring to their hot sauce brand. The use of the term "Tabasco" on your hot sauce label could potentially infringe upon their trademark rights. It is advisable to avoid using the term... Read more »
Divorce decree says we must share in post secondary costs.
answered on May 15, 2023
Start off with the presumption that no she cannot stop paying but I would send her an email, quoting from the terms of your agreement that both of you are obligated to share your son's college/trade school costs and ask her how or why she thinks that she should not have to continue paying in... Read more »
Divorce decree says we must share in post secondary costs.
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answered on May 18, 2023
What you need to do is retain an experienced matrimonial attorney, since this child is NOT emaciated. College is not for everyone. A trade school is a valid form of post high school education, as long as it is a legitimate trade school, not some fraudulent operation like Trump University or DeVry.... Read more »
i deposited a check into my bank account it cleared so i started spending the money, i then got a call from my bank a few days later saying
the check had been flagged as fradulent and my bank account is overdrawn $4500.
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answered on May 14, 2023
Yes, you are legally obligated to repay the check. I personally make it a practice if I have any doubts about the person or the check to call the issuing bank. They can tell you if it is safe to deposit the check in your account. The police in your town will probably allow you to file bad check... Read more »
Plan on filing a non-dissolution containing the above issue (aside from a few others) and I also need representation; entertaining filing for divorce at a later stage, currently separated!
answered on May 15, 2023
My suggestion is that you sit down with a divorce law specialist and let him / her guide you and explain to you what remedies are and are not available to you in a non-dissolution filing and what are and are not available to you in a divorce matter.
The worst thing that you can do is hire... Read more »
My property manager reached out to myself towards the end of March saying that my landlord wants a lease by June and that they wanted a rent increase in the same month, this was all through text message too. I’ve been scrambling to try and move out in this short amount of time but the lease was... Read more »
answered on May 10, 2023
The property you live in the subject to the Anti-Eviction Act. Under the act the landlord must have a recognized cause to evict. There are roughly 20 different grounds in the act. The act also provides that if the lease has expired the tenant to continue to live on as a month-to-month tenant under... Read more »
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answered on May 16, 2023
To determine whether you are entitled to apply for I-212 and I-601 under the new law, it would be best to consult official sources such as the USCIS website or seek guidance from an immigration attorney.
It's worth noting that the eligibility criteria and application processes for... Read more »
Would this be a problem and prevent me from applying for a green card again in the future? I left the US without advance parole so application is probably already abandoned but they still sent an interview date. Should this be included in the letter? Is the reason that now I’m pursuing further... Read more »
answered on May 8, 2023
Would this be a problem and prevent me from applying for a green card again in the future?
The bar at 204(c) specifically refers to a marriage entered into for the purpose of obtaining permanent resident in the United States. If the USCIS determines that you fraudulently entered into the... Read more »
Would this be a problem and prevent me from applying for a green card again in the future? I left the US without advance parole so application is probably already abandoned but they still sent an interview date. Should this be included in the letter? Is the reason that now I’m pursuing further... Read more »
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answered on May 16, 2023
If you have decided to withdraw your application for a marriage-based green card interview, it is advisable to follow the appropriate steps to ensure that your request is properly documented. Here are some points to consider:
Consequences of withdrawal: Withdrawing your application will... Read more »
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