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My tenant has not paid rent for 3 months. Rent is $2356 and due on the 1st of each month. Total rent past due is $7068. One of the rent non-payment months is claimed by tenant as being due to COVID-19 related hardship. The property is in Los Angeles County and is subject to the Rent Stabilization... View More 
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answered on Nov 25, 2023
Under California law, negotiating with a tenant for voluntary termination of tenancy in exchange for rent forgiveness is typically legal, provided it's done in good faith and without coercion. Your proposal to forgive some of the back rent in exchange for the tenant vacating the property is a... View More
The Article stated that if a landlord received gov assistance during covid 19 cannot evict you for non payment ? If that's true what to do. I've already been evicted and I'm being blackballed by defendants attorney as they attempt to cover up bed bugs
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answered on Nov 24, 2023
Under California law, there were indeed protections for tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly regarding evictions for non-payment of rent if the landlord received government assistance. However, these protections have specific conditions and timelines that must be met.
Since... View More
She wouldn't take no for an answer. Forced her son to be exposed to COVID. Now does the father have the right to keep the child until he fully quarantines?
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answered on Nov 22, 2023
if the child is exposed to COVID and becomes sick, the parent who forced the child to take the child could be held liable for the child's medical expenses. Additionally, if the child is exposed to COVID and then infects other people, the parent who forced the child to take the child could be... View More
I went to the hospital that diagnosed me and has my MRI results because that's where I received referrals to spinal surgery and orthopedic surgery. They refused to treat me because I have a substance abuse history and am homeless. A doctor at the hospital revealed to me that they were not... View More
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answered on Nov 11, 2023
Under California law, you may have grounds to sue a hospital if you can prove that they refused medical care based on discrimination against your homelessness or substance use history. This could potentially violate both state and federal laws, including the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active... View More
I have resided at apt since Dec 2021 the leasee passed away March 30,2022 I have resided there since then until yesterday when I was locked out. The sheriff did not show paperwork when I was locked out
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answered on Nov 3, 2023
In California, if you were absent from court due to illness like COVID-19 and a writ of possession was denied or delayed, it's critical to inform the court immediately of your situation. California law generally requires that a tenant be given notice before a sheriff executes a lockout. If the... View More
I have resided at apt since Dec 2021 the leasee passed away March 30,2022 I have resided there since then until yesterday when I was locked out. The sheriff did not show paperwork when I was locked out
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answered on Nov 1, 2023
If you were denied a writ of possession due to court absence from having COVID, the sheriff should not be able to lock you out without prior notice. A writ of possession is a court order that gives the landlord the right to physically remove the tenant from the property. If you were denied a writ... View More
I was placed on unpaid leave in 2020 for not complying with a mask mandate, I was forced to resign and find a new job. I am looking to see if I have any standing for a case.
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answered on Oct 11, 2023
In New Jersey, employers have the authority to enforce workplace safety measures, including mask mandates, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure a safe working environment. If you didn't comply with the mandate, the employer might have been within their rights to place you on... View More
I live in the Richmond district of San Francisco (area code 94118).
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answered on Sep 28, 2023
Under California law, landlords have the right to enter a rental unit for specific reasons, such as repairs or inspections. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's reasonable to request that anyone entering your apartment, including your landlord, wear a mask to ensure everyone's... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2023
Unless your lease gives you that right, which would be very unusual, probably not. Your lease most likely gives your landlord the right to enter your apartment with reasonable notice for various legitimate reasons.
Without solid evidence your landlord has an active case of COVID-19 or... View More
The mother and I made a verbal agreement about paying support plus other things. She found out I was in a relationship and my case was reopened. because I wasn’t paying the full amount of child support which is why we stop the child support in the first place due to the way I work by the job and... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2023
Closing a child support case doesn’t stop the child support. Closing the case stops child support enforcement of the order. Also, when she agreed to a lesser amount, that didn’t change the courts order. So anything less than the order you weren’t paying she could ask the court to order... View More
Do those of us who were vaccinated due to fear of termination have grounds for a lawsuit against the County of Los Angeles?
answered on Sep 26, 2023
The County had the legal right to have such a requirement, so there is nothing unlawful about requiring you to get the vaccination. The fact that the employer did not enforce its own rule is not something you can sue about. And you have not indicated that you have suffered any legally... View More
His unit have covid and if he gets sick he can die
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answered on Sep 13, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about this difficult situation. It would be prudent for your boyfriend to communicate his health concerns to the jail's medical staff immediately and request to be isolated from other inmates to protect his health. Moreover, you might consider reaching out to a local... View More
My Goddaughter lives in mexico with her parents, but they had financial problems due to Covid-19 and I have been providing everything she needs during the past few years. Her parents are willing to relenquish her custody to me, but I want to know if I could leagly adopt her and bring her to the US.
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answered on Aug 27, 2023
Adopting a child from another country involves both the laws of that country and U.S. federal immigration laws. If her parents willingly relinquish custody, you could initiate the international adoption process, which is governed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Once the... View More
In addition to the above question: Most Recent Tax Year refers to 2022, 2nd most recent 2021, 3rd most recent 2020, correct?
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answered on Aug 27, 2023
For the I-864, Affidavit of Support, unemployment income, including Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), is generally considered as part of your total income and would be part of your adjusted gross income (AGI) as it's reported on your federal tax return. Therefore, it can be listed on... View More
,, I recently was picked up to serve two days for my last court case that I had and I've already been trying to turn myself in but I was turned away multiple times at the jail because of overcrowding and covid well serving those two days I thought I was in trouble for something else so I... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2023
If the bondsman bailed you out, they are entitled to their fee. It doesn't matter what happens after that concerning the charges.
While under COVID-19-Related Hardship Foreclosure Protection (from 3/25/2021-9/20/2021) which my mortgage company extended to me upon my written request after filing the COVID-19 Hardship Form, their attorneys filed Notice of Motion and Motion for Termination of the Automatic Stay. I was not fully... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2023
Based upon the facts you've presented, it doesn't sound as if any fraud was committed - though I do sympathize with your frustration.
In just about any case, non-payment of your mortgage is grounds for termination of the Automatic Stay in a Bankruptcy Case. The COVID-19 Hardship... View More
I started a business with my business partner in 2019. We created a brand, a website, a logo, an email account, and social media accounts. We ran a profitable business until late 2021 (Covid) when we temporarily shut down. In the middle of all this, we created an LLC for this business.... View More
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answered on Aug 23, 2023
The earlier use in commerce of a trademark gives it priority over a later use of the same or similar mark, even if there has been an interruption of use for some period of time. If the later-filed application has not yet been published for opposition (the last step in the registration process), the... View More
I was wearing a mask while residing at the shelter when one of the staff members told me to remove it and shortly after I contracted COVID from other Patrons at the shelter. Then they kicked me out of the shelter while I suffer from depression and anxiety causing me to mentally, physically and... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2023
Regarding the Covid issue, possibly, if it was foreseeable that you'd likely contract Covid if forced to remove your mask, and there was no rational justification to force mask removal. That may or may not be proveable. Regarding removal from the shelter, their reasons would have to be... View More
The judge warned that "lazy" was not a reason for divorce. Additionally, I have been disabled by chronic illness since childhood. This was known to my ex-husband, who had accompanied my parents to 2 major surgeries I had while we were engaged.
I've realized through therapy... View More
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answered on Aug 18, 2023
In Michigan, the ability to file a defamation or slander/libel lawsuit against an attorney who called you "lazy" during your divorce proceedings may be limited by legal privileges related to statements made within the context of litigation. Statements made within legal proceedings could... View More
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I am looking to appeal my case that was just closed yesterday 8/15/2023. I filed pro se against my former employer for disability discrimination. My claim was dismissed for failure to state a claim with prejudice. I feel that I have all the evidence needed to prove discrimination... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2023
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