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The California Department of Public Health issued a GUIDANCE on June 18/20 stating that "People in California must wear face coverings..."
- Is a GUIDANCE the same and an Order or a Law?
- Can police enforce this guidance?
- What can you be charged with if you do not choose to wear a mask?
answered on Jun 20, 2020
The new orders issued yesterday and today from the Office of the Governor now create a state-wide mandate for the use of masks in public places. This means if you are over 2 years old (because if you are under 2 you cannot read the Order) you have to wear a face mask, waiting in line to enter a... View More 
We have bombed the location 3 times, treated 5+ and still infested from rodents living under the floor. We're paying rent though still unable to do business because of COVID. But the space has been uninhabitable regardless. Are we still responsible for paying rent if the space is toxic with... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2020
So sorry to hear about this. The value of the rental directly corresponds to the quality of the Rental, and it sounds like the condition has seriously negatively affected the quality. A rental comes with a "Warranty of Habitability" and if the LANDLORD breaches that warranty, your... View More
Will I be notified and given a chance to go to court for the renewal (extension) or just notified afterward (or not)?
Will the coronavirus and court closures affect the statute of limitations? I'm almost certain it expired at the end of April.
If so, details will be appreciated.
answered on May 30, 2020
If the judgment was recorded in a circuit court in Virginia, as the 20 year period for the first period of the judgment approaches, you must file with the same circuit court a Motion to Renew the Judgment. If the Motion is granted, it will extend the judgment for anther 10 years. The debtor's... View More
I commented on a article that was related to Covid-19 there were hundreds of defamatory comments about An individual who had his grocery’s taken for not wearing a mask .my comment was simply this.
I wrote “ask-yourself how many people you come into contact with on a Daily basis.... View More
answered on May 23, 2020
Newspapers regularly decide which letters to publish. Your comments are no different than a letter to the editor. They don't have to print every letter they get, and the same goes for the comments to their articles online. The editors always have the last say on what gets published, even in... View More
answered on May 14, 2020
It depends. If this is related to a worldwide pandemic, in which the county is exercising its Constitutional power to protect the public health, the answer is likely yes to your first question. The Colorado Supreme Court has not weighed in directly on the constitutionality of the various public... View More
They say they are "Grandfathered" in and the rules do not pertain to them as the attorney has told them. I want to contact the Attorney General, but was told that there is a clause in which we have to have mediation first. How do you mediate breaking the law?
answered on May 13, 2020
The answer to this question will depend heavily on what allowances exist in the HOA bylaws and whether the Board of Directors is following them.
If the bylaws allow emergency meetings under conditions such as those that exist relating to COVID, it is possible the Board of Directors is... View More
All business accounts are in my name only. I have a contract showing I purchased the business, not my husband. It is a medical practice. Some of what they are asking for are HIPAA protected. I would not give this information to my husband. The ex-wife filed a motion stating she wants it because she... View More
answered on May 13, 2020
Until his ex actually produces a subpoena or some other formal discovery request you don't have to provide anything. Once a formal request is made you would respond under the rules associated with that request. Just explain all the different reasons why the documents are not applicable,... View More
Tenant told me my sublease is illegal and landlord doesn’t even know I live here. She gave me a notice to leave by May 30. Then verbally changed it to May 14... she won’t give me this is writing. THEN I heard her on the phone switching services back into the landlords name for the 11th. I’ve... View More
answered on May 10, 2020
Get an attorney, of course - not scrounge around for on-line advice. If you can't afford the hundreds and possibly thousands of dollars for representation by a private counsel, contact your local Legal Services or Legal Aid office - one of their main areas of work is landlord-tenant. If you... View More
Sale stated such. 5 days later previous owner borrowed stated vehicle to go to the store but never brought it back and stated that changed there mind that they would just give the down payment back when they get paid. What do I do to get it back? Or can I? I live in Ohio.
answered on May 5, 2020
If you still want the car, you will have to sue seller for breach of contract. That process will take several months, and OH court activity is currently suspended because of the virus lockdown. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local litigation attorney to review the situation and advise you.... View More
A city and county forced all timeshares closed as part of their Covid-19 response. The state did not close timeshares via their directive. Our particular timeshare has each unit/week deeded and the owners pay their share of the relevant city/county taxes. The city and county have blocked owners... View More
answered on May 1, 2020
I agree with Mr. Minnick. You'd have to seek a Court ruling that the municipality's action is not legally valid, and to do that, you would need to challenge the constitutionality of the action. There are various "levels of scrutiny" that the Courts use to determine if the... View More
my name is on a joint loan with ex husband. how do i get my name off. he's ruining my credit by not paying. divorce decree stated he is solely responsible for repayment.
answered on Apr 29, 2020
You can talk to the lender, but lender likely will not agree to take you off. So the loan would have to be refinanced. If ex won't refinance or pay, then file with the court to have ex held in contempt. Talk to your divorce attorney, or use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local divorce... View More
This is without my consent
answered on Apr 20, 2020
If the nation was not under the grips of a health crisis, you might have been able to check if your university's student handbook, bailment law, or other legal theories would have availed any rights to you here. But given the heightened sense of caution regarding anything suspected of carrying... View More
I just want to move out but my lease says I will owe remainder of the lease? Do I have a leg to stand on here?
answered on Apr 12, 2020
You'll have to try to work it out with landlord. If you leave, landlord can sue you for rent and make an adverse entry on your credit report. Court activity is suspended in Ohio, so if you stop paying rent, landlord can also file an eviction, but it won't be resolved until after court... View More
I have a court date for 4/13/20. I received a voice mail 4/3/20 from the judge's assistant requesting I call her back so that she can give me instructions on how to do to a telephonic appearance. I have not called back. If I don't call back for instructions, will the judge issue a default... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2020
If you were the judge in your case, wouldn't you rule against the party who was formally noticed for hearing and refused to communicate with the Court after the Court left a message on a working voicemail? If you do not cooperate, the Court will likely grant the summary judgment motion and... View More
Was suppose to go to Rome from San Diego on 4/23. Paid $2055 with insurance for 2 people and hotel. I understand in the midst of covid-19 things are hectic... anyways they are only offering me $439 for the flights and roughly $780-$800 for the hotel. Which means I’m only getting back $1236 ish.... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2020
First of all, as you know, life has totally changed as we know it. Hopefully, it will get back better, but I don't know if things will get back to normal. Getting business services to "serve" is very sketchy. If you are in communication with the company that you contracted with... View More
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