Title: Please help my son.

Question:
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My son got married several years ago to a girl from India. Something seemed off about her, but we welcomed her with open arms. It's customary in Indian families to live together, so son and his wife stayed with us. Fast forward two years, there were lots of arguments between them – we were always there to intervene and resolve their issues. They had a kid. She suggested moving out, so we got them an apartment – helped with their rent for a few months.

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During this time, my son would often come home after she would "kick him out". Eventually, it got physical. She broke the TV and when she snatched his chain, he slapped her. She called the cops and they took him in overnight. It cost approximately $50,000 in legal fees to get him off the hook (since it was him VS the state now). They filed for divorce and shared custody (he had his kid every other weekend). He is extremely attached to his kid and she would send him videos of the kid saying "I miss my dad"/etc. After a few months, they decided to get back together because my son couldn't bear to stay away from his kid. She was emotionally manipulative. She later admitted to us that "she hit him first" and that she didn't think the cops would take him to jail/etc.

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Now, they've been back at our home for several months. She has a higher paying job than him, but they both work the same hours. My son does most of the chores after work (dishes, laundry, feeding the kid, dance classes, etc.) She does not contribute to taking care of him and is constantly putting my son down (low paying job, calling him a loser, etc.). It has taken a toll on him. For the first time in his life, he opened up to us – he told us that he's not happy with the situation but that he does not want to be away from his son.

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I can feel it – they will be splitting up again soon. And this time, it will be final. They have tried everything, but just aren't getting along. The issue is with the KID. The mother doesn't care for him, and because we are in Texas – she will still get custody. Is there anything that can be done for the male to have custody? We feel she is a bit psychotic and possibly bi-polar. She really doesn't want to be with the kid, but she will fight for it out of spite (and win, because again.. Texas).

I'm trying to save my son from the anguish of separation from his kid. He has done everything he can to make it work. Is there nothing out there that favors the father? The kid is 6 and wants to stay with his father (he has always only been attached to him). Please help. I'm willing to spend all of my retirement money to help him.

Answer:
 Your son can consult a divorce lawyer. That's it. Answer #2: Your son can consult a lawyer who has experience with custody disputes. But his biggest problem is gonna be the history of being arrested for domestic violence, not his gender. Answer #3: There is a very good chance that he could share 50/50 custody of his child. That would be in the best interest of the child. Nothing favors the mother nor the father, the court favors the child.

Don't accuse her of mental illnesses unless you are trained to diagnose them. If you feel the child is in danger when left in her care, you may contact CPS.

Your son needs a divorce attorney to handle the separation and custody agreements. Answer #4: You son needs to go find a lawyer and work with them on his own life issues.


Title: I injured myself at work on faulty equipment. Then my employer told me not to go to the Emergency room.

Question:
So a few days ago I seriously injured my back while working for a major fast food chain franchise in California. After leaving work I went to the urgent care that my employer told me to go to. However, they refused to see me on the grounds that they were not taking any new workman's comp claims. When I called my owner he said that I had to go to this other clinic that was 40 miles away.  When I got up there they had closed an hour earlier.  I called him again and asked if I could go to the Emergency room because I was in severe pain he said "don't go to the ER, it will just cause more problems."

I ended up going to the Emergency room several hours later anyway and im glad I did as they gave me morphine and took x-rays.  But now my store owner is denying that he told me not to go and is being hostile towards me. However what he doesn't know is that I record all of my phone calls. And i have proof that he told me not to seek emergency help. He also told the other managers at my store that i was lying and trying to slander him.

Furthermore he is continuing to drag his heels about the workman's comp claim and is still being an ass hole towards me. I am out of work for at least the next 2 weeks due to the nature of my injury.

I asked my doctor and he said that it's extremely illegal for an employer to forbade and employee to seek emergency care.  Is this sufficient grounds for a lawsuit?  I suffered for 8 hours in agonizing pain because he had me believing that he could dictate the terms of my workman's comp.

Thank you for your time.

Answer:
 It is illegal to record phone calls without both parties consent in California. Those recordings are evidence of you breaking the law and would likely be inadmissible in any legal proceedings.

Unless there are statutory damages for the employer forbidding or misleading you into not going to the ER, right now you probably don't have enough damages to make a lawsuit worthwhile. 8 hours of pain and suffering sucks, but it's not worth much. However, that could change if you have any long-term effects that seem to be a result of failure to seek immediate medical treatment for this injury. That's something extremely hard to prove and you would need to consult a personal injury attorney. I would not expect anything from this more than the basic medical treatment and lost wages.

You can, however, report the entirety of this to your company's corporate office. They might care, they might not.

Answer #2: There are limits to how long he can drag out a workers comp claim. If he is required to provide information in X amount of days and doesn't they will just move on. Whether or not he told you to go to the ER is not relevant really. You are entitled to your medical treatment being covered and lost wages. That's all you're entitled to under workers comp.Answer #3: File WC complaint.


Title: Will my dad get in trouble if I go with him?

Question: I’m miserable here in Georgia. My dad doesn’t have custody, only visitation. Will he get in trouble if he drives up here to get me?

Answer:
 >Will he get in trouble if he drives up here to get me?

Unless he had your mother's permission, then yes he would be in a lot of trouble. He needs to get a lawyer and file for a change in the custody agreementAnswer #2: Yes he could get in serious legal trouble.


Title: Mmj treatment/custody of 6mo baby with seizures

Question:
Our daughter started having seizures last Saturday, just left the hospital yesterday. I told my mother and wife that if they do not approve of my treating her with Rick Simpson oil, I would take the baby and move to Colorado. They are challenging me on that after I gave her a little immeasurable drop on her bottle nipple earlier today. Would I have any problems with taking sole custody of her and bringing her with me to Colorado? I live in California and am unemployed with rideshare driving on the side but have a joint bank account of a few grand with my wife and no prenup. I appreciate all the help you can give me and I just want to give my daughter's liver an alternate treatment. And I made the mistake of taking everyone to my mom's place so she's high with power in that regard. Thanks for taking the time to read and God bless.
Edit: my wife is a foreigner but just started the process for getting a green card

Answer: So basically you want to use an herbal "medicine" (the FDA has started to require them to say they don't work, just saying) on your daughter who has a life threatening disease(?). And because your wife and mother oppose this, you want to kidnap the child? I don't think you have a case here. In fact, I think they could have a major case against you


Title: Athens Airbnb Conundrum [xpost from /r/athensohio]

Question:
http://imgur.com/uHfIkRF

Thoughts? It seems petty of the city to attempt to discontinue various Airbnb ventures throughout the city. I am a student at Ohio U and not from Athens originally. Do allegations of impropriety between the city and hotels carry any merit? This picture was seen on Facebook today. The recipient's identifiable information was removed.

Answer:
 How exactly is this petty? I don't know the tenancy laws in OH, but likely short term rentals without a hotel license are illegal. They don't carry the proper insurance, pay taxes, aren't zoned in commercial areas and aren't run professionally. It is the city's job to issue permits for B&B and hotels. They also seem to be not fining the individual yet, this is akin to a cease & desist.

Also you're wrong, you haven't removed all the information. I can see their address right there. Answer #2: What allegations? The city can regulate their hotels/BnBs/other lodging in any manner not preempted by State or Federal law. Answer #3: Since Airbnb, *A LOT* of cities are enforcing their existing regulations regarding hotels, motels, etc... as not only are they hurting the existing businesses (and collected taxes), but many neighbors to those Airbnb locations are complaining of the guests and additional traffic near their homes.

Seems perfectly reasonable to me.Answer #4: Why is it petty to enforce hotel laws?  Every other hotel in the city abides by them without problems.

They're even being nice about it, sending a warning without any fine at all.  If only parking enforcement was so nice.


Title: Hi /legaladvice . I'm back, needing advice with new landlord

Question:
So the new landlord took over on thursday, April 13th. (the day we won our court hearing with the old landlord). The same day, the agent for the landlord started messaging, asking us to send an e-transfer to an e-mail address for aprils rent. Then proceeded to harass me all weekend in text messages, as far as sending a photo of my front door to me. Today, he delivered this http://i.imgur.com/aNsd5wg.jpg  (he knows I live in the basement) (I'm the one putting up the fight to protect my roommates and I's rights).

I literally can't fit all the funiture in the basement to be 3ft away. from the walls. I KNOW he's doing this so that he can say it's a health hazzard and that there is mold etc down here to force a vacate. They have done everything illegal to try and get us out, this is their first "legal" attempt to get us out.

our jurisdiction is Alberta, Canada

Answer:
 Inspections are fairly standard. If I was a landlord of a newly acquired unit, I'd want to check for possible future issues, like mold in the basement.

Asking you to move your furniture away from the walls isn't unreasonable. They need to be able to get to that area to check what they want to check. Having you move the furniture before hand both saves them time, and the liability of moving someone else's stuff.

If you can't fit all the furniture that's in the basement 3 feet from the wall, just move some of it to a different part of the house.


Title: [OH] DUI charge, but passed the blood and urine tests?

Question:
I got pulled over and was suspected of being under the influence. Which I definitely was. Blacked out actually. Did horribly on the sobriety tests. Took me in for urine and blood tests. I just found out I passed them both because the substance I was on is technically a legal research chemical not commonly tested for.

The prosecutor is quite confused, but does that really change much considering my sobriety tests? My lawyer was thinking about saying I had a side effect from my medication.. but I had told the officer that I hadn't even taken it that day.

So I'm kinda confused on if the passed drug tests sway anything. Thoughts/advice?

Answer:
 Listen to your lawyer. Jeez.Answer #2: DUI stands for **D**riving **U**nder (the) **I**nfluence. You can be high as a kite (read: under the influence) on a perfectly legal drug, but that doesn't mean you should be operating a motor vehicle.

> My lawyer was thinking

You really should discuss this with them, as they will know more about your case than anyone here.


Title: I requested a Trial by Jury for a minor traffic offense. If I lose it is the maximum penalty of $1,000. Help (GA)

Question: I got a ticket for not stopping at a red light before turning right. I pleaded not guilty in court because the officer wrote down "December 7th 2014" (A date that hasn't even happened yet) as the date. (It had occurred on January 7th, 2014) However when I talked to some lady at the courthouse she said that the error was minor mistake and that I would still be found guilty. She really intimidated me. So I threw a curve ball at her and said I would like a trial by jury. If I lose it is $1000 fine. Do I have any chance at winning representing myself? What if the officer doesn't show? Do i get the pick the jurors? Can i go to the court and request a bench trial after I already signed that I would like a trial by jury? He also said on the citation that the color of my car is silver when it is blue. Does that matter either? Any help is appreciated! Thanks!

Answer:
 >she said that the error was minor mistake

Correct.

>So I threw a curve ball at her and said I would like a trial by jury. If I lose it is $1000 fine.

Sounds like she hit a line drive back at you and it nailed you in the gut.

>Do I have any chance at winning representing myself?

Yes - it's not impossible to win a case representing ones' self.

>Do i get the pick the jurors?

No.  If that were the case, everyone would request a trial by jury, load it up with friends/family members.

>He also said on the citation that the color of my car is silver when it is blue. Does that matter either?

No.


Title: Our neighbors attorney wants us to repay "loans" that never existed? What can be done?

Question:
US, State: California

Here's a little background information: Growing up my elderly neighbors were like grandparents to me. The woman, (we'll name her D) was in charge of her and her husbands finances. When I went off to college in 2011, my mom asked D for a loan. D gave my mom a loan and they signed an agreement. Less than 2 years later my mom pays back D the loan.

Now, D became very ill in the past two years. Her own family wasn't there for her, nor was her husbands kids (her step-children). We took care of D and her husband a lot because their family didn't care. In November of 2016, D broke her foot and had to go to rehab. Because she was unable to go to the bank and cash a check to pay for her husbands caretaker, housekeeping, groceries, etc. she would give my mom a check to cash out and she'd bring the cash back to D to give to the caretaker to take care of.

Unfortunately, D's condition only worsened while in rehab because they found out something was wrong with her kidneys. Sadly D ended passing away due to kidney failure. Three months go by and my mom receives a letter from D's husbands attorney. This attorney sends us an insensitive letter requesting my mom to pay back loans. However, there was only one loan from 2011 and it was paid back. My mother has no issue proving that. Now, all the other checks listed were cashed not as a loan, but for my mom to take to D while she was unable to physically go to the bank. We have no idea how my mom can prove this to the attorney. The attorney in the letter assumes that these checks were loans, but there is no proof that they ever were a loan, because they weren't. There was no signed agreement like there was for the 1 loan in 2011. What can be done about this?
Topic:
Wills Trusts and Estates

Answer:
 There needs to be proof that it WAS a loan.

You do not need to prove a negative: that there wasn't a loan.Answer #2: Is this estate in probate? If so, you need to deny the claim and perhaps litigate the matter. Also, the amount of money could be very relevant here.

 If the attorney pursues, I suggest getting an accounting of D's estate and expenses during the relevant years. If the numbers line up it supports your position. Also, the caretaker probably knew of the arrangement and could be a key witness.


Title: Could an NBA player (eg. Kevin Durant) make a Kickstarter saying "If this reaches $20m I will sign with the Wizards in 2016"?

Question: If this is legal and catches on it could completely change free agency for all professional sports

Answer: It would violate the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, which prohibits players from getting compensation of any kind, from any source, as an inducement to sign a contract besides whatever is offered in the contract itself.


Title: Metaphor for nominal consideration?

Question:
[IL]
I am in a business law course and the professor is offering extra credit to the first person to correctly name the minimum consideration for a contract.

He gave the class two hints:

* It rhymes with an animal people wear.

* The answer is not "peppercorn".

I have searched google and reddit, but have not found anything other than peppercorn. Has anyone heard of any other metaphors for a nominal consideration?

Answer: Scintilla.


Title: Crazy customer harassing coworkers and I

Question:
A customer who used to frequent my store has found my Facebook as well as some of my coworkers facebooks and is accusing us of sexual harassment. He created a Facebook page and posted photos of us as well as accusations ranging from sexual harassment, poisoning, and physical violence. Facebook doesn’t seem to be willing to remove the photos or delete the page and I’m not sure where to turn to now. Any advice is greatly appreciated, thank you.
If it matters, my physical location is inside of New York City.

Answer:
 A lawyer can draft and send a nice cease and desist for you. If the site grows and gets picked up a lot, you could possibly sue for defamation, but it's hard to show damages unless folks say stuff like "omg, never shopping there again!" or similar.

Dont engage them. Don't argue with them. Ignore or send a cease and desist. Answer #2: > accusations ranging from sexual harassment, poisoning, and physical violence

Sounds like you've become a paranoid schizophrenic's target.

You might contact adult protective services regarding this person if they seem to be ignoring things like self-care.

New York does offer defamation per se, and that includes being charged with a serious crime and false facts designed to injure a trade/profession.

That said, if loonybins legitimately **believes** these things that'll make it harder. And something something blood from a turnip re: lawsuits.


Title: I have shared custody of my children. I just found out their mother has her husbands friend living woth them and she lied to me about it. Is there anything I can do about this?

Answer: Does your court order say nobody else can live with her or you have to be informed? If not, it's not really your business unless you have some belief your children are in danger.


Title: [CA] Plumber is threatening a lien on my property for an unpaid invoice

Question:
A few weeks ago, I had a plumbing company come out with a camera to check a pipe on my property that regularly clogs. They told me the issue was that my pipes were uneven and sloping, causing a "valleying" issue where debris collects and eventually clogs. They quoted me $2200 to repair the sloping pipe and I agreed--we signed an invoice for the work.

On the day of the work, they replaced a section of pipe in my front yard. However, when we previously used the camera to check, it seemed like it was actually at the side of the house. I brought this up the morning they began work, but they stated that the problem was at the front, where they were working. After replacing the section of pipe, I had them check with the camera, and sure enough, I still had a clogging issue and a sloped pipe on the side of my house. The plumbers told me the problem was more extensive than they thought and that it would now be $5000 for the full job, given that they would need to repair an entire 2nd section of pipe.

I told them that was unacceptable--if they had told me it was $5000 to begin with, I would not have agreed to this work. They offered to lower their asking price to $4000, I counter-offered with $3200 ($1000 above their original quote of $2200). The guy told me that he would rather cut his losses. It was already dark at that point and it was right before the holidays, so they left without collecting payment and we decided to reconnect in the new year.

I received a phone call from their "lawyer" yesterday threatening legal action and a lien on my property for the unpaid invoice. What can I do? I do have the signed invoice, agreeing to the project to fix the sloping pipe, but I did not sign my approval for the completed/finished work (since the pipe was not fixed!).

I reached out to the plumber to see if we could settle somewhere in the middle (I don't want to pay the full $2200 since they didn't actually do any work that fixed the problem they were supposed to solve, but I understand that they did provide labor and materials), but he directed me to their lawyer and told me I was a liar.

I'm not sure what the best recourse is for me in this situation. Ideally, I would like to be able to settle for a fair amount between us and have the situation resolved, but the plumber has not been friendly towards me since the day they started the work. Is this something that would go to small claims? I am looking to get a consultation with a lawyer next week as well, as it's covered by my company's benefits, but would love any advice or opinions! I searched on this forum and have seen quite a few plumbing related posts, but no updates with resolution.

Answer:
 You need your own lawyer. One that can, and will, file a claim for breach of contract. Demanding payment for services not rendered is illegal, as is threatening a lien.Answer #2: Hi there!  The type of lien he’s talking about is a mechanic’s lien.  There is a very specific process required to file it, with a very very strict deadline. https://blog.zlien.com/construction-payment/five-things-to-know-about-californias-mechanics-lien-laws/

One of the things is a notice of completion.  Since it was not completed, it can’t be filed.

I would also file a complaint about him here: https://oag.ca.gov/consumers/general/contractors


Title: New Property management wants me to fill out a W9 to open account in my name for the security deposit (Middletown, CT)

Question:
One month into my lease at a small house there is a new property management company taking over operations. The last management company did not request a w9. The lease is under 2 names (my gf and me), and they want only one of us to fill out a w9, then open an account in that name to put the security in.
-Why would they want an account in our name to hold the security deposit?
-Can't opening another account negatively impact my credit?
-There's two names on the lease; what happens if one person breaks the lease and the security deposit account is in their name?

I've rented elsewhere before & never had a landlord ask me to fill out a w9. I don't want anyone in their offices to have my SSN.

Thank you

Answer: I am not a lawyer and not really up to date on CT landlord laws, but in some places the check has to be held in a interest gaining account. Interest is income. They have to report income. To do this, they need a w9.


Title: Massage company used my estranged wife's debit card for my account.

Question:
My wife and I have been separated for a year, but have been coming closer to reconciliation through six months of me really trying to show her I can change. We both have accounts with Massage Envy (ME) that were frozen for six months and that six month mark expired in November.

She called and gave her fairly new debit card number to them last month, was charged in November and then yesterday noticed a new charge of $180. She called ME and found that the charge was from my account. She was then told by the business manager that the \*only\* way it could've happened is if someone called and gave them the card number and added it to my account and that our accounts are in no way linked.

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Ladies and gentleman, I did not add this card to my account and haven't touched my wife's debit card. This is a huge deal right now because I ruined my marriage by a spending addiction and she is completely convinced I did this and am lying about it and has decided to call off our reconciliation attempts. Is there anything I can legally do to get answers? I also talked to the business manager who assured me this is impossible, but it very clearly is and there's some kind of computer glitch, but they can't even tell me on what day the card was added and by what employee.

Answer: What happens from time to time with Credit Cards and Debit Cards is that when a new number is issued due to expiration and there are monthly charges, think Netflix, Internet ect, the Credit or Debit card company that sees a charge on the old number will 'forward' the charge to the new card and notify Massage Envy of the new number so it will be updated in their system. I would have your wife call her Debit Card company to verify if this is what happened.


Title: What are my right to privacy in my backyard?

Question:
Live on a busy highway and my property (I’m a renter) doesn’t have any barriers between my neighbor’s. My driveway is between our houses and he uses our driveway everyday. No one lives at the house, he uses it as a showroom for his business. We have a long history of bad relationship that’s beyond the scope of this, but he has video cameras facing our property and because there’s no fence he can see everything we do. It’s creepy but we’re moving out soon so we’re not interested in starting a legal battle.

He yelled at us the other day for tanning in our underwear (we’re dudes who love our sunshine), but it’s our back yard. Just because he can see doesn’t restrict our rights does it?

I know it’s a strange situation, but any insight would be helpful. Thanks!

Answer: You can tan in undies. He doesn't have to like it. He can tell you he thinks it's gross. Even if you had a privacy fence he could mount a camera anywhere he could reasonably see from his house that had visibility into the yard.


Title: (MT) Client wants me to deliver video with no music, so they can add (unlicensed) music themselves later, could I be liable?

Question:
I work at a wedding videography company and a client wants to do a "Marryoke" (basically a music video shot at a wedding, to a popular song) with a song we have no way of licensing. We always use various licensing services so our music is proper and legal.

If we send them this video, with no sound, and they apply it themselves, is there anyway our company could be liable?

Answer:
 They could also strip the sound from any video that you've made and add whatever they wanted.

You really can't stop them.

Unless the video goes viral, I don't see anything coming from this. Even if it does goes viral it's on them, not you. Plus I'm sure you guys have insurance in case stupid people drag you into to stupid situations.


Title: Was asked to write a letter of resignation after my boss told me she would not be offering me a new contract at the end of the month.(Ontario)

Question:
Someone on /r/careerguidance suggested I ask this question here, so here I am.

I work part time at a television station and recently got a position at another company doing the same job but for much more money. I told my current employer about my situation and at first they seemed happy to make it work since both places are technically part time and I was willing to work both jobs.

Fast forward to a couple days ago and I was pulled into an office by my supervisor and she told me that my new job is a conflict of interest. She then told me that due to me prioritizing the new job (and the "conflict of interest") that they would not be offering me a new contract at the end of the month (this is when my contract is set to finish). I said I understood their position but I had to take this new opportunity since it's more closely related to what I want to be doing in the future.

However, my supervisor then told me that she'd want me to write a letter of resignation stating that I was giving my two weeks. I sort of nodded and said okay but then after she left I thought about it and it seemed really odd to me. Why is she asking me to resign when they are the ones making the decision to not offer me a new contract. It seemed shady to me and everyone that I've brought this up to has told me not to sign anything and not to write any letters. I don't want to leave on bad terms (incase I needed to fall back on this job at some point) but I can't help but feel like I'm being taken advantage of for some reason.

Basically, what could be the reasons for them asking me to resign? Should I just do it and leave on good terms? Is there possible money that they are trying to get out of paying me? I've also talked to a few of my coworkers and have been told that I'm being made an example of since so many people in our department have been looking for outside work recently. These are obviously just rumours but someone fairly close to my supervisor also confirmed this as the reason.

I assume these things could vary depending on where you're from so I'll just say that I'm from Ontario. If any more details are needed to give a clearer answer let me know and I'll do my best to fill in the details.

Answer:
 They could be trying to avoid paying you unemployment. I wouldn't sign anything. Answer #2: OP, don't resign!  You are ineligible for EI if you quit.

I'm not  a lawyer, but you should get in touch with the [Labour Board](http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/feedback/).  The advice you get in this sub may not actually apply in Ontario.Answer #3: It's pretty simple: what's in it for you to resign? Nothing.

So let the contract expire, and leave. And leave professionally.

If there is something in it for them to have you resign, then you will know soon enough.Answer #4: Typically if you resign you can't receive unemployment benefits, at least in the US. Answer #5: Never sign a letter of resignation when asked to unless they give you some good incentives toAnswer #6: Negotiate your resignation or don't sign.  E.g. "Sorry supervisor.  But I lose valuable benefits by signing this resignation.  So I do not want to sign unless you agree to pay me X weeks as severance."


Title: [PA] Dog wardens will be canvassing my neighborhood

Question:
Dog wardens will be knocking on doors in my neighborhood in the next few weeks asking if my dog is licensed.  [Source1](http://www.wgal.com/article/pa-dog-wardens-to-canvass-neighborhoods-1/6236457)  [Source2](https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/dog-wardens-may-come-calling-in-may-looking-for-proof/article_da403ea8-4330-11e8-91ef-ab350d9225ec.html)

My dog is licensed but I really dislike the idea of the state knocking on my door looking for violations.  Am I legally obliged to comply or can I tell them to get lost and come back with a warrant?

>If a person isn’t home or doesn’t answer the door, Powers said the warden will leave a written notice for the resident to return by mail.

If they were to leave a written notice, can I legally ignore it?

Answer: They can knock. You can tell them to leave. They will probably just end up fining you. Answer #2: Ianal but I’m amazed this is a thing.  Is this the only state you have to license a dog?


Title: MO Landlord refuses all contact and is sending letters saying we owe tons of money for late rent and missed payments. Only the manager can contact him and she's senile. Is this legal?

Question:
Sorry for the long title, but there's too much to for into one sentence.

New landlord took over in May 2015. Everything was the same until this January 2018.

He sent us a letter of eviction with no reasoning. We were not late or behind on rent, ever. We sought contact with him, but he has no phone number, address, or email for us to contact him through. The manager of the community says that he doesn't wanna deal with us "peasants" and all contact most come through the manager. Manager is a 94 test old woman who is senile, but nice, and can barely leave her house. She lives in the community and isn't capable of doing her job in any capacity.

In August of 2017 she posted a notice on the board by her house (that none of us visit ever, we always call her) saying that everyone's rent was going up $100 and late fees are now $75. She even dated the post Aug. 2017.

LL is saying that the raise in fees and rent went up the day he took over in May 2015 and everyone owes thousands of dollars in missing rent and late fees. Everyone got eviction notices and no one knew about this raise except like 5 of the 200+ houses in the lot. (Trailer park)

No letters were mailed out about these raises, only the post dated Aug '17 on the manager's board at her house.

We have written the LL tons of letters and have them to the manager, out of about 20 ish letters only about 4 got replies. (This has been spread out over months, not all at once.) And he blantantly started that he wants nothing to do with us other than to pay our fees or be evicted. We have his last name and nothing else, it is a common surname so it's a lost cause to find him via phone book or Internet. (We have no community website.)

Is it legal for a LL to hide like this? Doesn't he by law have to speak to us at least once in person or phone about the matter? In his last letter he claims that of we leave without paying them he'll sue us for the money.

Today he sent us a 5th eviction notice (we get one monthly and pay the $175 he is demanding at that time) saying that we are now behind over $2,000 and it is due in 5 days or our stuff will be on the curb before June.

We have kept all of our money order stubs and have sent copies of them to him showing that we didn't miss s single payment. He had not replied to that in months.

To note I'd like to add that he only accepts money orders. No cash, checks, or cards. So every month we have to spend extra money, albeit small, on money orders to appease him because he won't allow alternatives.

Is this legal? What is and isn't legal about this?

Answer:
 - Your LL can remain hands-off if they like. The property manager can act as his agent and can take legal action on his behalf. There's no requirement that the LL be reachable as long as the property manager is.

- Rent increases cannot be backdated.

- Rent increases cannot be considered to be properly notified with just a post on a bulletin board.

- _However_, if subsequent communication has conveyed the increase in rent, then that's proper notice. It sounds like you've actually gotten such a letter? If so, you should be paying $100 more per month now, and it sounds like you're not?

- Your landlord (or the manager) cannot evict you themselves. To be evicted they would need a court order. At that time you would have to present evidence that you've been paying the rent on a regular basis, at the correct rate.

Answer #2: Have you verified that those money orders have been cashed?


Title: Overheard neighbor ranting about wanting to kill me

Question:
Walls are thin in our apartment. Several times i've overheard my neighbor who i've only shared occasional smalltalk with having episodes where he'll repeat to himself over and over again that he's crazy and will kill me. I'm sure it's about me because he yelled about "a fa\*\*ot from \[city i'm from" and screamed about someone not having a job, then a few days later cornered me in the hall to aggressively sell me a job at his place of work (I had accepted another job offer already).

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The guy sounds pretty unstable, i've heard him have episodes about other things but now it's about me.

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I'm pretty scared. Carrying a (legal) weapon around with me now. What actions can i take? Will telling the police even do anything if i don't have solid evidence?

Answer: Try recording it.  Definetely let the police know.  Even if they don't do much, you can start a paper trail if something worse happens. Also notify management to see what they can work out.


Title: Do businesses have to check the ID of anybody holding alcohol despite them not being the one to purchase it?

Question:
My sister and my mother went to 7/11 to get snacks and drinks for a movie night. My mom recently had knee surgery has to use a walker, so my sister was holding the drinks they were getting: a Smirnoff Peach and a three pack of Bud Light.

She placed them on the counter and the clerk immediately asked for her ID. My sister explained that she was not going to be purchasing the alcohol, my mom was and she was just holding the alcohol for her since she has the walker.

The clerk replied that did not matter he still needed to she her ID since she was handling the alcohol.

Taking glance at the California B&P codes and penal codes, I didn’t see anything about ID for holding alcohol only purchasing.
Topic:
Alcohol Related Other than DUI

Answer: The clerk can refuse the sale regardless of the specific law(or lack there of) here.


Title: “Tenant” wouldn’t take Letter of Termination. I told him he’d receive one in the mail. Kept saying, “Nope. I don’t want to see anything that’s not signed by a judge!” Don’t even know what to think at this point.

Question:
Timeline:

1)Tenant was living there since 2002 on a month by month contract.

2) Tenant left property.

3) His friend has been staying on our property, hence the “Tenant” in my title. There was no contract with this man and his family.

4) “Tenant” and family have failed to pay rent in a month.

5) Just went to hand him a letter of termination and he refused to take it. I told him he’d be receiving one by mail and he said he doesn’t care about it. He told us we didn’t need his rent because we have other rental properties and thinks we have them all paid off. He kept saying we use all that money for ourselves and not for paying our bills. He asked me if I really wanted to see someone homeless for $500.

I am planning on sending this notice by mail. Any advice?? I’m in Oklahoma.
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer:
 You should be sending this notice via registered or certified mail. Almost certainly he'll refuse to accept that too, but when you file to evict him, it will show that you did your best to notify him.

Alternatively you could mail him a 5 days notice that he needs to pay the rent. The upside of that is that if he doesn't you can file immediately, the downside being that if he does you still need give him notice that his lease is terminated.


Title: (FL) Apartment bldg will not honor advertised specials on next year's lease because I am a current resident.

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 > Is this legal?

Completely.  You aren't owed that unit, nor are you owed a particular price, nor are you owed a break even if advertised.


Title: (Florida) My neighbor pulled a stupid "prank" and now wants to sue me for assault.

Question: [removed]

Answer:
 You aren't getting sued until you get paperwork.

If you get paperwork, it might be a good idea to talk to a lawyer before the court date.

Assuming this is real and everything happened how you said, I would think you have a great defense to the civil action.Answer #2: A phone call is not a legally-recognized way of notifying someone of a lawsuit.  Until and unless you are served paperwork, you may want to consider that your friend is attempting to prank you yet again.Answer #3: Show up to court if you get served. Think about it though. What exactly do you think the judge is going to do to you for punching a masked man coming at you with a knife? Answer #4: Call the police and file a report. Who knows what would have happened had you not successfully defended yourself? Maybe this was an actual attempt on your life, but because you were able to thwart the attack it was suddenly "just a prank". Answer #5: He should be glad he just got a broken nose, rather than a [gunshot wound](https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/3j9aej/fl_shot_a_man_in_the_leg_after_he_tried_to_kill/).


Title: (UPDATE) [Indiana] my fiancée and I[20s] would like to get custody of her sister[14]

Question:
[original post](https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/4irwf3/in_my_fiance_and_i20s_would_like_to_get_custody/)

Not the greatest of news. We contacted the child abuse hotline and were quickly in contact with a local cps agent. The agent had remembered the case from when Amanda was younger and knew Liv.

A lot happened. The cps agent went to Liv's house Monday and requested a drug screen to which Liv declined. When she tried to have a conversation with them, Liv was rude and just spoke over Alison. That night Liv told Alison "the next three years of your life are going to be hell for you. It will be a long three years" and took away basically everything she has. No computer, no cell phone, no tv. Literally just sits in her room now :(

They set up an appointment yesterday to speak with Alison. Before they had their meeting, Amanda went to speak with the case worker. We were shocked to hear the case worker say "I know Liv is a shitty parent. I remember from before. Unfortunately I am not legally capable of doing anything. There are no signs of physical/sexual abuse. If Liv were to be incapacited by drugs or alcohol Alison is old enough to fend for herself. I'm so sorry but there's nothing I can do."

I'm just shocked that emotional abuse, abandonment is just.... Allowed (we were financially emotionally and completely responsible for her for two months).

Our next step is to meet with an attorney I think. I feel sick to my stomach just thinking that we "made it worse" for her by contacting the cps.

Also, Alison let us know that her parents were talking about coming to our property to vandalize our belongings. We are setting up cameras.

Answer: you need to talk to an attorney, that's how to do this. basically you are arguing they are unfit and that you should get her instead, but it's a very tough battle. the attorney will discuss it with you. Answer #2: This sorta pisses me off because we have the exact opposite situation going in our church. There's a local family who had custody for their kids taken away, and are having a ridiculously hard time getting it back. They only recently got visiting rights, but haven't had custody of their own kids for months now, because the case worker has it out for Hispanic families with a large amount of children apparently. Our justice system doesn't work so great if theres idiots running it.Answer #3: Guess I forgot to add my question  and I'm on the new mobile app. Not sure how to edit post on here. My question is: is the abuse that's been done really my enough to obtain custody of her? The threats, drug use, etc seems excessive here.


Title: ONTARIO CANADA: Roommate forcing me to pay rent after giving notice

Question: My roommate and I set up an agreement together which states that if I wanted to move out he requires a 30 day notice. This I did. Also before I moved in, I paid a deposit which would be applied to the last month. I gave my notice a few days ago and October will be my last month. However, now my roommate says that I still have to pay for October despite that fact that it's my last month. He says I have to pay for October because it's a "penally" for moving out sooner. (I was supposed to live there until April, however due to allergies I am moving out). Yet, our agreement does not mention any of that. It only says that he requires a 30 day notice. Note: I did not sign a lease. I am basically renting a room from someone, and pay rent directly to him and not to his landlord. Can I get into trouble for not paying for October?

Answer: You are moving out end of October and you want the deposit to be used to pay last month's (October) rent. Yet, he still wants rent for October?  Tell him to go to hell. Make sure he doesn't steal your stuff in the meanwhile. He's got time to look for another roommate before you moved out.


Title: Subpoena for testimony and unable to make it to court. Do I have to go?

Question: I received a call in January from a police department in a city multiple states away about a case they were currently investigating. Today I received a subpoena to testify in court on this case. I don't own a car, and therefore it would be extremely difficult for me to arrive in court on the date they have requested me. Are there any options? Could I do a video call or a written testimony? What are the repercussions if I don't go. If you know of any state laws for the state of MI that could help me too, that would be great.

Answer: Contact the prosecutor.  Ignoring a subpoena, which is a court order, could subject you to a warrant being issued for your arrest.


Title: Indiana father of two, two separate mothers. Mother of daughter is getting time with son whom she is not related to. Moms are going over dads head.

Question:
Daughters mother is asking sons mother to spend time with him. He spent the evening with her and her boyfriend and daughter. The only person he is related to in this situation is daughter. Dad has to have some sort of say in things like this.
Any advice is appreciated.
Topic:
Custody Divorce and Family

Answer:
 >Dad has to have some sort of say in things like this.

Sure, provided Dad has REAL concerns OR right of first refusal.  "Real concerns" are things like "This is detrimental to the son because he has special needs that are not met at this home and it is starting to negatively impact him".   Right of first refusal is something that would be in the custody order stating that if parent is not planning on spending time with the child directly, the other parent must be given the option to take the child before the child is left with 3rd parties.  But even still, I am not sure you're going to get a judge behind banning what is essentially regular playdates with a sibling because the benefits to both children may outweigh dad's concerns.

Unless there's some really dark stuff going on here that wasn't in the OP, it's absolutely WONDERFUL that the moms are going the extra mile for their kids to try and foster a sibling connection.  That's definitely in the best interest of both children, and Dad should check with an attorney before he complains about this to the court, because there is a GOOD CHANCE he will look absolutely HORRENDOUS opposing this to a judge.  Answer #2: If this was during time when your (I assume) son's mother had custody of your son, and if there's no order otherwise, she can absolutely take him around to visit with people, including your (I also assume) daughter's mother. Is there some reason that this would not be in your son's interests?


Title: Company planned to do a cruise this year as a sales reward. I left yesterday and they are asking me to pay back cancellation fees on the cruise. What are my options?

Question: [deleted]

Answer: You didn't cost them $600 by quitting, you saved them $1400. Tell them to let you go on the cruise or pound sand, it's their choice.


Title: (GA) Friend, 24, arrested for Manufacture of Marijuana-cc3517 and posession of less than one ounce

Question:
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Topic:
Drug Possession

Answer: You can't do anything except be there for moral support and telling your friend to lawyer up.


Title: First eels, then basketball

Question:
Let me explain the title and paint a picture for you. My brother plays basketball. If anyone wants to be become a member or renew their membership (required each year) of the basketball team in my city, they also have to buy a batch of eels. I asked around and apparently one of the committee members of the team own an eel business. This seems super unfair and illegal to me because it adds 30 euro's or so to an otherwise 150 euro membership.

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Is this actually illegal and if so, what steps could we take? I live in Belgium if it helps.

Answer: Eels... like the fish? Answer #2: How old is your brother/what kind of basketball team is this? Public school? University? City? Private league? Unfortunately adult sports team membership is usually just expensive. My bigger concern would be what happens to all these eels people are forced to buy? I would imagine they get released into the wild, which depending where you are and what kind of eels might be illegal and/or harmful to the environment. Answer #3: What happens with the eels? Do you all like just have an eel tank in your houses?


Title: I am exchanging yard and housework for a room. Do I have any rights to not be made to leave without any notice? (Oregon)

Question:
Basically I moved in with a guy who said he needed help around the house, and I could have a room in exchange. I have done yard work every 5 days, clean the house thoroughly, take him to the hospital, cook his meals. I feel like I have more than earned the room, but it turns out he really just wanted to have sex with me, and now that I won't he wants me out.

Do I have any rights here? I just need a week to try to find something else. Can he just call the cops on me, and force me out?

Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer: You are a tenant and he would  have to evict you or give you 30 days notice that he is terminating your tenancy


Title: Employer paid my tuition but never defined terms or conditions [Colorado]

Question:
I am an "early childhood teacher" in Colorado. My employer paid a small sum toward my tuition for a certification program, but before authorizing it with payroll, never spoke with me about conditions or presented anything for me to sign. So I made no explicit agreement. I'm now being told that accepting this money was conditional upon my remaining with the company for a full year following certification. I have given my notice and will be leaving this month.

Can my employer legally compel repayment of this tuition?

Answer: If you haven't signed anything to that effect, I don't see how they could compel you.


Title: [NJ] Can campus police issue vehicle moving violation tickets?

Question:
I'm a commuter at a state university that has a big campus police force because we are in the heart of Newark basically. I've been pulled over twice by the campus police while driving but I've never been issued a ticket. The first time was when I failed to stop at a crosswalk for someone who was waiting at the corner...it was on a busy street so stopping wasn't ideal, but no ticket. Second time happened today when I accidentally ran a red while looking for parking on the streets, thankfully no one was hurt because it wasn't busy but they pulled me over understandably and I was ready with all my documents. Still didn't get a ticket and only a verbal warning...I really expected to get a ticket today cause that would have been dangerous if it was busy then.

So then my question are: can campus police issue moving violation tickets? And both times they did take my drivers and registration back to their cars so do verbal warnings go on record?

Answer: Yes and Yes. Most campus police are sworn peace officers and can write you up.


Title: Employer taking money without my consent

Question: Regularly, my employer will take money from my paycheck for arbitrary reasons like not putting a part on an invoice or for a meal or cash advance I didn't receive. I will show proof that all that is bogus (getting said invoice and showing them the part was charged, finding the cash advance slip on the pos and showing it was from another employee, etc), but I truly want to know if this is legal? It's a privately owned company located in Alabama if that makes a difference. I'm just upset that they take money and then decide whether or not to return it. The money taken is not from a government agency, it's them

Answer: No that is not legal at all.  File a wage claim with your local department of labor


Title: [Waterloo, ON] Apartment unit we signed the lease for has been double booked, what do I do?

Question:
My friend and I had signed a lease and gave our banking information for an apartment unit on July 27th for one year in Waterloo, Ontario.

Today I found out that our unit has been double booked and the lease has been signed by other people who had signed to pay a higher rent ($1495, we signed for $1150).

The property management lady that showed me the unit had been on vacation all of last week and came into the office today. She also did not email or call me when she found this out as I was the one to call her to inquire about something else.

Apparently, the owners said our rental price was too low for the three bedroom unit we are renting..but we had already signed the lease with the property manager or whoever was showing us the property with that price ($1150). An email I had sent about showing the unit to a possible third tenant was what sparked the rental price change.

She's calling me back later today, but I just want to know what I need to do or say. We had signed the lease already, can they just drop us like that?

I have an email copy of the lease with the rent stated and date we signed.

Answer:
 Who is currently occupying the unit?

What is your expected/actual move-in date?


Title: Can i get sued for a type-oh that i corrected before she texted back/finished reading the whole text

Question:
Well there was this lady that cheated on her boyfriend with me and after a long time of thinking i decided to tell him about us and he broke up with her.

now she is in kind of a deep mental state i supposed because she didn't stop to post these depressed snap stories so i texted her to see how she's doing and then she ranted which i was totally fine with because i was the one who "let out the secret". i don't feel bad for telling him and i think she deserves to get back to reality and it probably needs time for her to realise she fucked up.

after she ranted and said she loved her life without me i texted her that i just wanted to make sure she doesn't kill herself where the fuck up happened.

i forgot to type the "not" and the text went on with some compliments and that i wish her the best luck in life and that i was sorry for getting her in such a deep hole in her life. it was clearly a type o and i instantly corrected myself after rereading it before she could text anything back.

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then she absolutely exploded and talked about how i am cyber bullying her and that if i texted this to another not as strong women as her they would probably kill themself and that she doesnt what that to happen to another girl so she would sue me. she talked about how she will ruin my life and that i will have to explain to my kids why this would be in my report. she said i only made the type o up although i sent the corrected text not even a minute later before she texted anything about sueing me

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i don't think that i could get in trouble for that or would i? i don't know where else to post this.

Answer:
 No you wouldn’t. It was an error and the main theme of the text was not wanting her to harm herself. Also if she chooses to end her life which I hope she does not, it would not be your fault. Someone suffering with poor mental health or mental illness have compounding factors that lead them to make that decision. It’s not just one thing.

Take it easy on yourself and treat your self to something. Also it’s probably in your best interest to deleted / block her number. It’s time to let go and move forward.

Best of luck


Title: I need help Immediatly please respond fast

Question:
MY girlfriend is addicted to drugs and needs fucking help. I have called her job home depot at least 5 times already and they have done fucking nothing to help this girl. They are fucking morons who believe an addict, idiots. If i call them and tell them shes on drugs and needs help legally they have to do something right??? They can get sued for neglecting the topic and especially if something happens to her? If i call and say she needs help they cant fire her right by law?
Topic:
Alcohol Related Other than DUI

Answer: No, her employer is not required to help her beat her drug problem.


Title: Insane neighbor filed “counter” restraining order against me, full of awful lies. Please help! I’m scared.

Question:
I’m a woman living in CT. Last week my neighbor was arrested for threatening my family 2 days in a row. (She went berserk after I asked her to keep noise down at 3am.) She threatened to KILL MY MINOR CHILD in retaliation among other awful threats.

I was granted a temp. civil protection order against her. Offered judge copies of police reports as well as audio of her threats totaling almost two hours of screaming. Hearing is very soon.

But today I was served with a protection order from HER and I have to go to court now to defend myself! I am the victim, it doesn’t make sense!

She states I’ve been “standing outside her home and recording her and she fears for her life.” OMG. I’m doing no such thing. I am avoiding her at all costs.

She was served eviction papers by property management due to her threats and arrest, and she mentions in the affidavit for the order that she needs a restraining order against me because she got eviction papers? She also states I’m “recording every move she makes in her home.” In her sworn statement to the judge. How? How am I recording her in her home?

What the hell? She was arrested for threatening me, and she can now take out an order against me? I left messages with six lawyers today. None were open. I left two messages yesterday for lawyers when I thought it was just me getting protection extended against her, but this “counterclaim” order has me frightened and no firm out of 8 total has called me back. I have five business days to get a lawyer to represent me, including meeting them and reviewing my issues. I’m scared. This is making me lose time off work for court. I’m shaking. I’m scared to leave my home because of her false accusations.

 Thank you for your advice!

Answer: She will have to prove her case against you. You can argue that she filed in an effort to retaliate against you. Bring your evidence with you. You may want to consult with a lawyer to help you deal with this. Answer #2: The best think you can do is show up to the hearing (with a lawyer if possible) dressed a bit nicely and remain calm. Stick the facts and explain what’s going on. Sounds like neighbor won’t be able to do these same things and it won’t reflect well on her.


Title: AZ- Do I legally own stray cats if I feed them?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Pet rent is for pets in the house.  Feeding the birds does not make them yours, nor does feeding the cats.

The complex cannot charge you rent for what happens outside the complex.  That said, your odds of having your lease/rental agreement renewed just dropped.  So do start looking for a new place to live.

And for your sister, see if you can set up regular visits to the animal shelter, or work with a local agency that works with stray cats so you don't cause problems for the cats & the neighborhood.


Title: Just turned 18 in Kansas. Other than buying a gun and registering to vote, what are some other things that I can do now that I couldn’t do before?

Answer:
 Sign a contract, get married, smoke, have legal sex as an adult, make medical decisions for yourself, enlist in the military, and finally, since you are in Kansas, you can be bored there or move to a different State or Country.  In essence you can do just about anything that is not age restricted, statutorily prohibited or banned.  Enjoy yourself but remember that you are now under the adult criminal justice system.Answer #2: Congratulations, you now can go bankrupt!Answer #3: If your Male dont forget to register for the selective serviceAnswer #4: How has no one mentbuying a lotto ticket yet?Answer #5: Go into a sex shop.Answer #6: Send nudesAnswer #7: Watch porn...Answer #8: I went to my son's college orientation last week (one part for the kids, one part the adults). Amazing how many times parents had to be reminded their children are adults (or will be very soon) and they no longer have a right to demand anything from the school.Answer #9: Sign up for selective service. Congratulations!Answer #10: You can get a credit card. DON'T!Answer #11: Get married
Get a credit card


Title: Can I successfully sue my neighbor for this?

Question:
Located in North Dakota.

PICTURES OF DAMAGE ARE LINKED AT BOTTOM OF POST

I posted in this subreddit a few weeks ago. Long story short, I own a twinhome. My neighbors are renters. One of my neighbors moved their sump pump hose right outside my basement window, and it proceeded to come into my basement destroying my carpet and padding.

It was suggested in here to file an insurance claim, which I did.

First I filed with my own insurance company, and they said they wouldn't cover it as they would consider it to be "flood damage" and I don't have flood coverage. They suggested to file a claim through the other homeowners policy policy, and it may fall under their liability coverage.

So that's what I did. His insurance company sent out an adjustor, inspected the damage, and did his thing. A week later, I got a call from the insurance company saying they wouldn't cover it, since it wasn't their insured (the actual homeowner) that caused the damage, but rather the person renting the home from him. I asked if the homeowner has any liability for his renters actions, and the insurance company said no, not at all.

So now I'm in my present situation.  I paid 2300 dollars for carpet and padding, which is going to be installed on Tuesday. Admittedly, this carpet is nicer than the carpet I had to take out (5 dollars a Sq foot as opposed approx 3 dollars a Sq foot for the original).

I know my neighbor isn't going to want to pay for the damages they caused, as that is the nature of negligent neighbors. So I'm guessing my ultimate course of action will be to take them to small claims court. I'm only really armed with pictures of the damage as well as pictures of where my neighbor left his sump pump hose. Is this enough to get a judgment in my favor? I've never gone to court for anything, so any opinions are appreciated.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B-FrQKc4fy6qVEFxemdpblNBN2c?usp=sharing

Answer:
 Don't forget you also have all the communications with the two insurance companies where no one disputes that it was your neighbor's fault. And it is. The landlord didn't move the pump, so he has no liability on this. However, if he's an intelligent landlord he requires his tenants to carry renters insurance which, as far as I've ever seen them, always have some kind of liability coverage.

So, talk to the neighbor and ask if they have renters insurance. If they say they don't, call their landlord just to verify anyway. If you can't get an insurance company out of anyone for them to make a claim with, absolutely take them to small claims court. Answer #2: Have you actually talked to renting neighbors? What did they say?


Title: I used to be an escort & I was just contacted by police

Question:
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Topic:
Criminal Law

Answer:
 You get an attorney and don't speak to the detective without one. Answer #2: There is a very good chance the police want your help to convict Tony, but you can only be sure by having a lawyer speak to the police for you. Do not speak to the police yourself. If the lawyer says it's okay to talk to the police, then you can, and only when your lawyer is next to you.Answer #3: Do not speak to the police without an attorney. You might want to email him back and say "I'd like to consult with an attorney and have an attorney present during any questioning."  That gives you a written record of invoking your right to counsel.  The police should stop contacting you after that, unless they show up to arrest you.

If you don't respond to the email, there's a good chance the police will call or visit at the most inconvenient time (at your work, your mom's house, etc.) and try to get you to have a "friendly chat."

Even if you're not the target and the police have no intention of arresting you, the moment you admit a crime to a "friendly" cop they will have all the leverage over you and can say things like "you have to testify as a witness for us or we will arrest you" or "you have to go meet this thug while wearing a wire or we will arrest you."

Don't talk to them.


Title: I was red tagged by the police department while pressure washing my garage.

Question:
Tucson, Arizona:
So this past weekend, I was pressure washing my garage outside in order to clean it out. It was a Saturday around 6pm in the afternoon. I live in an apartment complex with about 40 other people. There is a master lease that we all share, but each tenant has an individual sub lease.

A little background information: There is an older woman who lives somewhere in the area and calls the police for everything. I happen to run into her one day while I was using a leaf blower and she came over to my apartment complex and said "Turn off your f**king leaf blower or I'm going to kill you". I apologized and turned it off, but all she could say was "F**ck you". I was very polite to her but she didn't seem like she was interested in talking to me at all. Something seemed off about her. But ever since then, she tends to call the police for every single noise she hears, and the police have to respond.

Back to this saturday: I was pressure washing my garage, I had a small speaker playing music to keep me company. I had figured that since it was still day out on a saturday during the weekend, there would be no problem with my using the powerwasher and a small speaker. As I am finishing up, a university police car drives around the back of my apparent complex and approaches me and tells me that there has been a noise complaint. I apologized to the officer and explained to him that I was simply cleaning out my garage and that I would gladly turn off the speaker and the power washer and go back inside. He said that since there was a noise complaint filed that he was going to call the Tucson Police to come and see if they want to red tag me or not. I was under the impression that in order for there to be a red tag, there had to be an unruly gathering. He then explained to me, that considering the fact that there are more than 4 people outside of the complex at the time of him arriving, that it is considered an unruly gathering. The people who he was referring to was myself, two ladies taking care of their dog upstairs and two other guys walking from their car into the apartment complex. I explained to him that there are 40 people who live here and that it is pretty difficult for there to only be one person outside and he responded "we will let tucson police figure it out."

Tucson police arrives, and they were very rude to me despite me being extremely polite and compliant with them. They interrogated me about pressure washing and playing music on a speaker, which was turned off by the time that they arrived. I told them that there was no unruly gathering and that the noise has been taken care of. They told me that I was out of luck and they put a red tag with my name on it on our apartment complex.

I am concerned for a few reasons about this red tag.
#1, the sound happened on a saturday during the day. I didn't think that on a weekend it would be an issue to have sound going on. After all, I don't call the police when the gardeners are blowing their leaf blowers at 8 am on the weekends.
#2, The University police where the only ones who drove by when I was pressure washing. When the tucson police showed up to the property, there was no sound. No music playing, no power washing, nothing. They saw nothing that could be used as evidence to write a unruly gathering citation.
#3, there are 40 people who live in this apartment complex. At any moment of the day, there will be 5 people outside of it either going to their cars, throwing trash away, or walking their dog. How is it possible to use them as evidence of an unruly gathering.

If you have any advice on how to contest it or what further information to include in my written petition; please let me know!

thank you

Answer: What's a "red tag"?


Title: I am an exempt, salaried employee. I took a job because it was 40 hours/week. 1 year later, company is trying to make me work late every day now.

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 >can they fire me for that?

Yes, they can fire you for not finishing your work or staying late when asked.

>If they do, what recourse would I have?

None. You could file for unemployment.

>Would they be able to deny me unemployment if they fired me for this?

Yes. But then you would appeal and possibly get it approved anyway.Answer #2: This one is simple.  In the US, your employer tells you when to work, you don't tell them. If you decide to unilaterally set your own hours, not only is it likely that you get fired, but there's a decent chance you'll be ineligible for unemployment.Answer #3: You picked a career that even you stated works more than 40 hours per week and you had trouble finding a job that only made you work 40 hours a week.  Why are you in this field in you aren't willing to put in the work? It sounds like you need a career change honestly


Title: [KS] Is an employer required to have a first aid kit available?

Question:
Hi all, straight to the point with this one.

I work at a small kitchen, and noticed we do not have a first aid kit.

The most notable hazards here are cuts (we work with knives 8-10 inches long) and burns. None of these are out of the ordinary or extraordinarily dangerous, but it's not hard to imagine injuries occurring that our current first aid supplies (half a box of band-aids, no disinfectant) would be unable to deal with.

I've done some research on OSHA regulations, and come up with the Medical Services and First Aid regulation 29 CFR 1910-151, which states *"first aid supplies...shall be readily avaliable."*

I've brought this up twice to my employer, once in writing three weeks ago, and again verbally in a kitchen meeting this past Tuesday. Following a few words from my co-workers, I've learned my manager has no intention to supply a kit.

My questions are,

1) Is there a minimum standard kit required by law, state or otherwise?

2) What are my options for recourse?

3) What is the best way to handle this?
Topic:
Employment Law

Answer:
 1. Generally, unless the employer requires employees to perform first-aid, then no supplies are required.
2. None.
3. Do your job, try not to injure yourself, call the appropriate folks (paramedics) if you do.


Title: US Minnesota - 2nd dui help please

Question:
I was arrested on Sunday 09/04/16 and blew over double. The high number is because of a heavy night of drinking the night before and a some beers (under 4) that day. I honestly did not feel impaired from a full nights sleep and a nap before I drove. Regardless I screwed up and feel horrible. So after being brought to the jail house and booked I sat in jail for almost 3 days awaiting to be convicted. 48 hours went by and left without being convicted. Obviously my license was revoked. I have no idea what to do at this point and I'm drowning in anxiety. This was the first time I drank in 8 months and I screwed up... I should note my first dui was in wisconsin when I was 18, but because it was my first crime ever it was lowered to a traffic violation or at least not even a misdemeanor. I still have yet to be convicted of anything, no trial, i'm unsure how to follow up or what to do to help my chances of not going to jail. I'm 21 I can't go back to real jail... and without driving capabilities I'm going to lose my job and wont be able to make it to college. Any advice is greatly, greatly appreciated.
Topic:
DUI

Answer:
 Get an attorney. Stop driving drunk.Answer #2: Don't drink and drive. You are lucky you didn't kill someone.

Also, get a lawyer.


Title: While visiting my family in Illinois, I received a DUI... and it's my second one in less than five years.

Question:
I live on the west coast and while visiting family in Illinois, I received a DUI. I received my first DUI in 2011, so I didn't quite make the five year mark. My second offense occurred two weeks ago. I blew a .084 when I was arrested. The officer may have made a few mistakes, such as forgetting to record me being  pulled over, and not correctly following the procedure prior to having me use the "official" breathalyzer in the vehicle. He also had my perform the sobriety test multiple times, even after being interrupted by an obviously drunk driver that nearly hit us. I was pretty shaken up about the truck nearly hitting me, but he insisted I continue even though I was shaking. The officer even asked me which taillight was out on the truck that zoomed by us, so that he could call it in.

 I honestly thought that I was fine to drive, as I was completely sober and only had three drinks spread evenly throughout the course of four hours. I did however finish my last drink quickly before getting into my car (I was angry after running into an old enemy of mine that ruffled my feathers).

Now I'm sitting here fighting crippling anxiety attacks over the situation, because I don't know any attorneys in Illinois and I cannot afford to go back for my hearing in two weeks. I don't drink and drive, I rarely even drink. I moved away to start a new life and achieve the goals that I was unable to before. Now, I fear that those aspirations are nothing more than that... aspirations. Are there any suggestions as to what I should do? I am completely lost and in dire need of direction.

Answer:
 >  I don't drink and drive

Based on your history this isn't true.

Search the state bar site for a lawyer.

Your anxiety is nothing compared to those who have lost family members to drunk drivers. Mentioning it won't get you any sympathy.


Title: In NJ, is it illegal to drive at full speed towards a red light if you have timed it just right such that the moment your car reaches the beginning of the intersection (at full speed) the light changes to green?

Answer:
 The guy in the dump truck who doesn't want to downshift and clips the end of the fresh red, killing you, is totally getting a ticket.

Feel better?

It's reckless driving and it's a great way to help fund your state's social programs. Answer #2: If it for some reason don't fall under NJSA 39:4-96, "A person who drives a vehicle heedlessly, in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others, in a manner so as to endanger, or be likely to endanger, a person or property, shall be guilty of reckless driving" ...

.... then it most likely fall under NJSA 39:4-97, “A person who drives a vehicle carelessly, or **without due caution and circumspection**, in a manner so as to endanger, or be likely to endanger, a person or property, shall be guilty of careless driving.”

Answer #3: I can't talk about legallity but do you have a deathwish?

Seriously if you mistime it and a semitruck just crosses the intersection then you are pretty much guaranteed to kill yourself in the process.

Or even worse (yes worse) you hit a motorcycle. (Why is this one worse, because you wouldn't be killing yourself but somebody else due to your reckless behavious.


Title: Rear ended someone in Texas with no insurance.

Question: I have two driving without insurance charges already. The police showed up and got our information but said they don't handle small traffic incidents anymore. I asked my insurance for an extension two days ago and they said no, but I gave the other party my insurance information anyways. What do I do? And what will happen to me?

Answer: You will be paying out of pocket for the damages you caused. You will likely get sued if you don't payAnswer #2: You will probably also lose your license, a turn of events that doesn't bother me in the slightest.


Title: I signed up for a gym membership when I was 17. About 4 months later I had to cancel because of a leg injury. Today, a year and a half later, I get a call saying I owe $300. CONTINUED

Question:
So a few years ago when I was 17, I signed up with a local gym. Unfortunately I had to cancel soon after because I severely injured my leg. I called and canceled the membership, they were very understanding of the situation. Well fast forward to  today, over a year and a half later, and I get a call saying I owe a balance of $300. I told them that I canceled but they wanted proof. Was I wrong for not keeping proof all these years? Also, I'm under the impression that because I signed the contract as a minor, it would void the contract to begin with. Is this correct? I need help because I can't afford the damage to my credit score. I haven't even lived near this gym for over a year because I relocated for college. Please help

Edit: I am located in New York

New Information: The manager never called back. I called them today and got ahold of the collections manager. I asked her to put a hold on all financial transactions until this is all figured out, and she refused. I explained to her that New York State law allows cancellation due to injury and her only response was "It doesn't matter." At this point I realized I need a lawyer, so I asked for the owners contact information. It took me 5 minutes just to get his name, and she refused to give me any other contact information. She asked that I leave a number and he will call me "if he wants to." What the hell? How is this legal? Should I file complaints with the BBB? I really need some help on this one.

Answer: Outside of essentials, like food and medicine, and for employment, I am not able to find any resources stating a minor can enter a contract.  Someone better versed might know more, but why not speak to your parents about this, see if you can get a copy of the gym contract, and go speak to a lawyer who specializes in contracts? If your SSN is tied to this, it might take getting a lawyer to undue all of this.


Title: VRO (Voluntary Early Retirement) - Reverse Age Discrimination?

Question: This is a theoretical question:  My friends company recently had a VRO offer for anyone over 55 as of a certain date and over 10 years with the company.  It was a pretty nice deal and even better the longer you had been with the company.  Well my friend was 54, with 35 years with the company and was not eligible.  He had enough money to retire and would have jumped on this opportunity if he could have.  Would he have had any basis to sue due to age discrimination?

Answer: No, that is not discrimination at all. It is a valid eligibility criteria.


Title: ESA Animal- no pet policy

Question:
Hello all,

Just recently I received a notice to quit from my landlord because of my dog. I told her she’s an ESA animal (8lb Maltese) but the landlord refused to hear me out and said “I’m not here to negotiate”.  My dog just had surgery like 12 hours ago so I would prefer she stays with me. However, since I didn’t want to get evicted I had to give Bella, my dog, to my friends for the next 2 months (recovery months).

Back story: we had a leak in the kitchen that I contacted my landlord about and she took this as an opportunity to remodel the kitchen. We didn’t agree to remodeling since it meant we couldn’t cook for 5-7 days but she still went ahead and called the shots. In addition, she gave our keys out to several contractors who came in and out as they pleased without giving us a notice. They even stayed until 7 30pm one night, I was looking at them through my ring, and didn’t feel safe to go home. I too stayed with my friends for those days because it was just too awkward. During those days is when they most likely shopped around and found my dog’s stuff. I never told my landlord I had a dog, I genuinely forgot, and she leaves us the note. I told her if I could just have her for 2 months and I would take her to Texas to my parents house but she didn’t respond. I even said she’s my emotional support animal, which I have paperwork for, but no response. She simply ignored everything and responded with just “I’m not here to negotiate”.

Can she do that? Can she deny emotional support animals in the house? Can she just give out our keys? Can the contractors just come in without giving us a heads up? Can they work after hours (8am-6pm)? Can she just ignore our texts? I live in a condo like house in Palmdale, CA.

Please help.

Thank you,
Nisha Adhikari

Answer:
 You have to notify the landlord of the animal before it lives with you if you want to designate it as an ESA.

I don't know what a condo like house is. Is it a single family home that you rent from the owner? If yes how many properties does your landlord own?


Title: Quitting my job, my boss is now saying he won't pay earned vacation time, legal? [CO, USA]

Question:
About a week ago I posted asking about being sick and not getting paid for the 4th of July holiday. I had gotten some misleading information from friends that had suggested this might be illegal, but it turned out not to be.

Long story short, it turns out the illness that kept me out of work was the beginning of something serious and long term. I won't give details because it's not relevant, but this is a debilitating disease for which there are no simple cures. After receiving this information I've been forced to re-think a lot of things and change the course of my life, which has meant quitting my job.

About a month ago my boss told me I had earned some vacation hours since I had stuck around long enough. Now that I've told him I'm quitting, he's saying that I haven't actually earned these hours and that he won't be paying them.

To be clear these are not holiday hours, these are vacation hours I had earned from sticking with the job for a certain number of months as per an agreement made when I was hired.

Is this illegal? Is there any recourse I can take here?

Answer:
 He's got to pay it,

https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/vacation

https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/Colorado%20Wage%20Act.pdf

(2nd page)


Title: [NJ] Can my employer make me sign a letter of concern due to attendance?

Question:
My workplace has a point system. If you reach 12 points you are terminated. I have worked with the company for 5 years and received numerous awards for great work.

I am now at 11 points and they are asking me to sign a letter of concern stating I will be terminated if I receive one more point. They gave me a list of the days I was late/called out since last year. I am not sure how accurate it is as I do not keep track of it. Therefore I am hesitant about signing the paperwork. Will they terminate me if I refuse to do so?

Answer:
 > Will they terminate me if I refuse to do so?

They may.


Title: [Washington DC] I think I'm the subject of a very unfair illegal investigation. Can I fire the guy in charge of it?

Question:
Recently, I pushed to have a new job. It was down to me and this one other woman. She wasn't a very good person and did a bunch fo lieing and stuff before being considered for the job. Anyway i ended up beating her for the job and since then my live has been terribel.
I first started out by picking the team that would work under me and some of those people weren't the best so Iv'e gotten rid of them. SOme of them weren't very good either but i listed to my friend and he said they were ok but they wern't. Well some other people in abobther group i HAVE to work with started making mean comments about me and I decided to let go of one of those people that was working under me. Now that I did this there's a big stupid witch hunt into my live about what I may have done to get into the position. This witch hunt has been going on for so long that they have found some thigns that my good friends did that HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE INVESTIGATION.
I've been told I cant just fire the guy running the stupid investigation becuase there are rules or something but my son in law says I should be ok to do so. So what can I do to stop this stupid thing from hanging over my head for the rest of the time I continue to work here? MANY THANKS!!!!!

Answer: Only real solution is for you to fire everyone under you, including your replacement, and then quit.Answer #2: Have you tried declaring a state of emergency, dissolving congress, and declaring martial law?Answer #3: Here's what you do. Go to the *phone cuts out* and *phone cuts out again* and you will be saved!Answer #4: Nothing they did is illegal. You can always quit. In DC you are not required to give 2-weeks notice.Answer #5: When the president does it, it is not illegal.


Title: I recently legally changed my name. Does my dad need to change my name in his will, or doesn't it not matter?

Question: Edit. The will was created in Washington, but he now lives in Texas.

Answer:
 It might be a good idea.  How are you referred to in the will?  By name only or "my son/daughter, bigoto"?

As long as you keep your name change documentation, it should be fine.


Title: (Mississippi) Major retail company accuses me of lying on background check (long)

Question:
I've been with a major retail company for 11 and a half years. I'm a model employee and am an hourly supervisor on the front end of the store. In all my years as an employee I have never had any write ups, I have always gotten excellent evaluations and I have little attendance problems (only missing when I'm truly sick). I started as a cashier and have worked all over the store. I tried was promoted three years ago.

This year an hourly managerial position opened up an hour and a half way from my location. The position is perfect for me and my store manager agreed. I interviewed twice and was offered the job, which I took. I had to pass a background check and drug test but the position was mine.

Basically, I passed the drug test but the background check was an ATF background check. One of the "precluded persons" questions basically asked if I'd ever been committed and I marked yes because I had been 8 years ago. This wasn't a secret, everyone in my store knew, including the market and regional people. So when I saw this question I called my manager, market manager, and even regional. They all told me to be honest because if I put no and it was on the background check I would be terminated. They said that it would not stop me from getting the job because I would get an individualized review and they could reverse it.

Two weeks later I was informed that I lost the promotion because of my background check. Then the market manager told me I would get an individualized review because I lied on my background check and my current job is in jeopardy. A week later my manager sat down to do my individualized review. It did not ask about me being committed and was only asking about what felonies I've recently committed that haven't shown up on my background check. I don't have any.

My background check came out squeaky clean with absolutely nothing on it.

So I wrote an essay about what happened and why I was honest in the background check. I have heard nothing from anyone about the situation in two weeks.

Someone in the store pointed out that they reopened the requisite for the position and they have started interviewing new candidates. According to everything I can find about my company's rules, they cannot open the requisite, interview, or hire anyone for the position until they have given me a final outcome on my review. They have to give me, in writing, why I cannot have the position or they have to give the position to me. Also, this is suppose to only take 7 days from start to finish, but it can possibly take 14. My situation began at the end of September. Currently, when my manager pulls me up in the system, I still come up under that job code. However, my manager says that they have found a new candidate to put in place after Thanksgiving.

I have contacted each manager several times with no response. I leave messages every time.

A person I'm close to at work has told me I have a good legal case here if they do actually have someone else in place and do not tell me anything beforehand. He also said they used the wrong background check because the position will never require me to handle or sell firearms. The job description confirms this because only salary managers can handle firearms.

And then I was informed that my "commitment" is not what the law considers to be a problem? I was taken against my will and stayed for two days but was allowed to leave AMA. However, all of the paperwork I have says I was committed. I have now been told that a 48 hour hold "doesn't count."

Does a company not following its own rules give me the ability to sue them? I feel like they're doing wrong and I'm never going to be promoted to salary because of this. And if they fill the position with someone else without informing me, they will be doing something our manuals say they absolutely must not do.

Do I have any legal standing or should I just let it go? If I have standing, what kind of lawyer would I seek out?

Or is this ultimately my fault and I just need to shut up?

Answer:
 > Does a company not following its own rules give me the ability to sue them?

No.


Title: I have a family member who is going to fail a probation drug test tomorrow after 4+ years on a 6 year probation sentence. Tennessee

Question:
A close family member of mine was arrested years ago on cocaine distribution charges.  He was facing some serious jail time but was able to sneak by with a 4 year probation sentence followed by another 2 year probation sentence.

He is really close to the 5 year mark, and his ex SO has called the state and told them he was on drugs.  They’ve asked him to come in to take a drug test tomorrow.  He’s going to fail for marijuana.  Is there anything that can be done to help him?  Is it better to be upfront that he’s going to fail or should he just keep drinking water and hope he gets lucky?

Answer: Does he have a lawyer? He should contact that lawyer.


Title: EX driving child with no license

Question: can I refuse to let my child drive with his dad who has a suspended license? I'm sick of driving twenty miles back and forth to drop off and pick up as of now that's my only option. I cringe every time I give him the car seat to put in his car.

Answer: You should refuse. If the custody agreement involved him driving go back to court and have it modified.


Title: Left college in the middle of bacholers degree because I lost funding. Now, I am unable to go back and finish degree because college is closing down...

Question:
I live in Pennsylvania, I posted this in /r/schoolloans but didn't get any replies. I attended college at the art institute of york, I got my associates degree and went back for my bachelors. During that time, I had to sign up with a special private loan through the school because I was unable to qualify for any more private loans or federal loans, and I didn't have anyone that would cosign another private loan in my name. The school advised me that what I was on was ending and not offered for the next semester, so I would either have to pay tuition in full every month, on top of my others monthly payments, or I would have to leave(unless I could take out a 4th private loan which I had no way to do). I left school, never finished the degree. I have been thinking about going back to school just to finish out the bacholers, now that I have a full time job, however, I just saw that the school is closing it's doors and no longer accepting new enrollees. I have no way to ever finish my degree since it was a specialized degree through the art institutes, and they are already closing down multiple other locations. I called my one loan company Navient, they told me they never received notice of me even withdrawing from the school, but that I need to get them paper work to show I didn't finish. When I called the US. Department of Education, they could give 2 fucks since I was unenrolled in 2011, they told me, had this happened with in the last 120 days, they could have petitioned for a closure discharge, but since the school closing doesn't directly effect me, I can fuck off. Well...I feel like the fact that it is impossible to finish my bachelors degree, since the schools are closing down, does effect me. It seems there is nothing I can do. I am stuck paying for a partial bachelors degree that I can not use and is impossible to complete. I know I made stupid choices by even doing these loans, but I was 18 and dumb and had no idea i was signing my life away. Do I have any options at this point? I pay over $400 a month combined on all the loans I have, more than I do in rent.

*edit
TLDR:
I'm trying to see if there is a way to get the loan that I received, for the purpose of obtaining a bachelors degree, discharged since it is impossible for me to finish the degree, now that the school is closing.

Answer:
 If you were attending within 120 days of the school closing - which sounds like you weren't - and it was a federal loan you could get it discharged https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/closed-school

Check to see if the school is doing what's called a teach out where they have an agreement, usually facilitated by the feds and or the state - with another school.  If there is they will accept your credits and allow  you to finish your degree.  There's generally a time limit to this so check as soon as you can and if there is enroll as soon as you can.

If you don't meet those closed school discharge requirements I'm afraid you're on the hook for the loan.


Title: My car is in my parents name but I just moved to Maryland. Do I have to transfer the title?

Question: Do I need to transfer the title to my name and registar the car in Maryland or can it juat be loaned to me by my parents?

Answer: Yes you do. You are no longer a "regular house hold member" so you probably aren't covered properly under their insurance (unless you're in MD as a college student) Transfer it to your name, and register and insure it in the state it is garaged (used) in.


Title: [MA] Breaking lease, realtors visiting every day for 6 weeks and price has gone up instead of down

Question:
I'm at my wits' end.  The background:

My girlfriend and I are breaking our lease 4 months early for school.  Our lease stipulates that we owe a 1 month termination fee + broker fee, about 1.5 months total.  We are considering fighting back on that (fee for no service), but that's not the worst part: our apartment has been on the market for 6 weeks now, and we've probably had more than 50 realtors come in and show it to people.  It's an incredible disruption, especially because my girlfriend studies from home.  We are concerned that the landlords are just raising the price every time someone shows interest (and there have definitely been people interested) instead of actually renting the place.  I know we're not in a good position because we're leaving early, but do we have any recourse for this?

Thanks in advance.

Answer:
 Unless you lease stipulates they cannot show the apartment, you have nothing to do in this situation. Answer #2: What possible reason would your landlord have for making the rent higher than anybody would pay? Whether it's rented or not doesn't change what you owe per your lease.Answer #3: It's in the landlord's interest to re-rent the apartment and have rent assured 12 months into the future as opposed to the 1.5 months it sounds like they have for you.  It just isn't realistic to suspect they're actively trying not to rent their own place.
Edit:typo


Title: My friend ia dealing with sexual assualt shes 12 what do I do.

Question: Shes tried attacking him and threatining him but he wont stop and shes feeling threatend by himnif anyone can help please do I'll be joining that school the 23rd

Answer: She needs to tell a trusted adult.Answer #2: Call the police and report the asssult, she will be taken seriously.


Title: Medical hold on my license due to seizure

Question: I was recently stopped while having a seizure (first time this has ever occurred) in the passenger seat while on a road trip in California. I was sent to the hospital and released the same day. The doctor told me they have to send a document to the DMV to put a medical hold on my license. I contacted the DMV from the state I got my license about a month after the incident and they said there were no holds on my license. The incident took place in California, so does that mean it only in effect in California? I previously had a license in California so could it possibly be in effect on that license number and not the one I have in my issuing state? I am just wondering because they want me to go see a neurologist and get a medical clearance sent to the DMV. I don't want to do that because I am certain the medical incident was a one time occurrence. Don't ask my why I know.

Answer: There's good reason for these laws. Seizures can be totally unexpected, and if you're driving when it happens, people can die. I'm not sure about California's law, but in Iowa unless a neurologist clears you and says they know why a seizure happened and that it won't happen again, you have to wait six months. You thinking you know why isn't the same as a doctor thinking they know why.


Title: huge money making instagram account hacked

Question: I ran a large Instagram account where I sold branded merch, sold ads, etc. this was my only outlet for income. My page that I started in 2013 now is hacked. I don't know where to start on how to get it back. Instagram is a pain in the ass to get accounts back. They do not respond at all or they take months to talk to. Usually they do not respond. I do however have the hackers name/address. He hacked all of me emails, Instagram, and reported my iPad as missing once he got into my emails. Please help.

Answer: In USA you can usually call 911 to reach your police.