Title: [CA] Four people on rental application, four people on the lease, but only three signed. Landlord is holding fourth responsible.

Question:
So here's the situation:

Four family members have been sued for breaking a yearlong lease and damage to the property. There are a lot of details there but imo aren't important to the main question.

When the rental application was submitted, it included 4 people: John, Mary, James, and Jane. John, Mary, and James had bad credit, so Jane was put on in order to get them to qualify for the rental.

When the lease was drawn up, it listed all four: John, Mary, James, and Jane. However, Jane never signed the lease, but the other three did.

When we contacted the former landlord, we told him that we believed he sued Jane incorrectly because she was never on the lease; she never signed, never intended to, and in fact intentionally did not sign so she would not be a tenant. He claimed that because her credit was necessary for them to qualify and she submitted the rental application he was considering her a tenant.

We don't believe that's correct, but after some googling we haven't been able to find an answer.

Answer:
 If she didn't sign the lease and the LL accepted it without her signature then she has a good motion to dismiss a case against her as she wasn't a signatory to the contract.

However, if the LL relied on her presence in granting the contract he has a co-signor argument. He may lose, because he accepted the lease without her signature, but he has an argument.

Either way this is going to get messy and Jane, at the very least, needs a lawyer.Answer #2: Has Jane been served? Is it small claims?

If small claims:
**Go to court**, tell Judge Jane never lived there nor did she sign a lease. Landlord will say "ah but she signed this." Jane informs judge she backed out from the agreement before signing the contract as she had a better offer or whatever reason and so never moved in. Landlord accepted the lease from the other 3 without Jane, their fault. Jane is dismissed from the case.


Title: Is there a way I can pay two to five times the fine for a traffic violation but not have it affect my driving record? [NJ]

Question:
Hi. I have three jobs. I work about 60-80 hours a week. Two of my jobs revolve directly around the use of my car. [Food delivery job and Uber/Lyft driving and a job at Amazon warehouse] My insurance is already pretty high ($200/mo). I recieved a 4 point ticket yesterday for **improper passing** and I was totally at fault. I have not been pulled over in 2.5 years and I have no points on my record.

If this ticket gets onto my driving record, it will screw my insurance rate up really bad. My brother also depends on me to drop him to college. I have so many responsibilities around my car and this ticket would really mess with my life disproportionately if added to my driving record. I would like to pay 2-5x the ticket (it's only $85 in my town) for my driving record not being messed up in return.

How will this work when I go to traffic court? Do I explain my situation to the public defender or to the judge when I approach him? Or both?

Answer: TLDR; how do I bribe a judge?


Title: Defamation of Character?

Question:
My wife (we will call her Janet) is an assistant principal at a high school. One of her teachers (call her Erica) took a photo of a male teacher (call him Oscar) and cut off the head and posted it on a floor in the faculty bathroom wet sign (childish to me, but apparently Oscar is always joking with others etc...)

Well about 6 weeks ago Oscar found out his job was being elminated and he does not have a job at the school next year. Since then he has been more if a jerk. Well the photo thing happened and he was furious about it.

Today Erica got a call from her principal and be said that Oscar had a lawyer and the lawyer  called and is asking for my wife and Erica to be terminated for defamation of character. The principal told my wife he has no plans to fire here but no idea if lawyers can call the schools hand and almost force them to fire my wife.

Does Oscar even have a leg to stand on? Seems like a far reach to me and he is just being a jerk because he no longer has a job.  I told her she needs to at least talk with a lawyer. Do you all agree and if so, what kind of lawyer?

Thanks!

Answer:
 > Oscar had a lawyer and the lawyer called and is asking for my wife and Erica to be terminated for defamation of character.

Narrator: Oscar didn't have a lawyer.

I know of no civil statute that allows one to force the termination of an employee, and an attorney would have to be an idiot to try and pursue that with an employer.

I'll bet you a coke Oscar's "lawyer" was Oscar or some friend of his who called the school.


Title: Law advice for college student!!

Question:
**Background**

So Jim is a 20 year old college student in Arizona, Jim was at his close friends house party with aprox. 150 people BUT does not live there nor has he ever.

During this party, Jim saw two police officers in the house and approached them asking if the need anything.

The officers responded by saying they were looking for the owners of the house, Jim informed them that he would look around to find them, only with no success.

After returning to the officers, Jim said, "I cannot find the owners of the house but I am very good friends with the owner, I practically live here".

The officers then told Jim that he was under arrest for disorderly conduct and handcuffed him right in the middle of the party. Jim repeatedly expressed to the police that he is just a friend and does not live at the residence.

Subsequent to breaking up the party, the police officers searched Jim to find a fake Identification card in his wallet.
After being booked into jail for the night with a bail of $1,500, Jim spent the night in jail.

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**Charges**

Jim checked his booking records and finds out that he is being charged for 3 things

1) Lying to a police officer (the "I practically live here")

2) Fake Identification card

3) Minor in consumption (MIC)

        - There was NO breathalyzer or blood work done for alcohol

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**Advice needed**

#Was Jim unlawfully put in jail, not being the owner of the house and conveying this to the police after they knew his name?
#Could it be an excessive force claim if Jim is found guilty for only a fake ID charge?

What is there to do in this situation?
Jim has a court date coming up where he can plea to these three charges. It seams as if #1 and #3 are completely bogus.

Claim 1 - Jim has no incentive to lie nor would he want to lie to a police officer over such a minor thing.

Claim 3 - Jim was not ever seen, known, or proven that he drink that night.

This leaves the second charge to really be the only one to have any sort of validating evidence.

*Now, with the other two charges being ridiculous would it possibly be excessive force for placing a man in jail overnight for simply having a fake ID charge?*
Jim is pretty emotionally scared from this jail visit.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I would assume that they had probable cause to search Jim and that the ID is in fact omissible in court.

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THANK YOU FOR READING AND THE ADVICE - It means a lot.

Answer:
 > Was Jim unlawfully put in jail

No.  Him being the owner of the house is not a requirement for a disorderly conduct charge.

> Could it be an excessive force claim

What excessive force?  You don't talk about use of force at all.

> would it possibly be excessive force for placing a man in jail overnight for simply having a fake ID charge?

No, it's not "excessive force" to arrest someone for a crime they committed.


Title: (TX) Apt maintenance let my cat out - now he's gone

Question:
Hi reddit,

Today I came home from work to find one of my cats missing.  I'm certain I locked the door when I left around 8am, and didn't return until 6pm. Naturally, I freak out and go downstairs to ask my leasing office if maintenance had come in while I was at work.  It would be strange, because I hadn't made any service requests and maintenance didn't leave me a note telling me they were in there.  My leasing office is acting... strange.  They first tell me that someone was in my apartment in response to a maintenance request I made.  When I told them I definitely didn't make any, they then told me that maintenance came into my apartment due to a leak, and didn't see any cats.  "They're allowed to come in w/o notice if it is an emergency," is what the leasing lady told me.  I understand, and I press more about this "leak" that somehow appeared and was cleaned all while I was at work and they change the story again - actually, maintenance wasn't in my unit, but in a unit next door to mine.  They then came into my unit to make sure there was no damage.  Or maybe they didn't.  The story got changed a lot between the two leasing office employees in a few minutes and I was upset.

Anyways, the cat is gone as of right now.  We have put up flyers and are actively looking, but I'm really really angry and upset that this could have happened and my apartment complex seems to be lying to me.  I really want information - what time did this entry occur?  How many people were in here?  Why were they even in my apartment?  This is not the first time they've been shady - my car got broken into in my garage in February and trying to get my apartment to cooperate with the police was like pulling teeth.  All of this sucks so much and I have no proof of anything, I feel completely helpless.  But my cat didn't disappear into thin air and he didn't unlock the door and let himself out.

What are the rules about apartment maintenance entering the apartment with no notice, either before or after entry? Also, I'd like to break my lease about 6 months early and move out of this place ASAP - how can I do that without penalty?  Any other advice for me?? I probably have more questions that I should ask, but it's been a long night and I'm really just out of it.  I want my cat back :(

Answer: Have you filed a police report yet


Title: I cant even come up with a title; I got fired and am likely getting sued.

Question:
Hi!! State is Colorado. Age is 18. Work at a fast food joint where we bring food to you. Aka a midly trashy video game series. Every weekend we have these anoying 8th graders with 2006 Bieber cuts coming into our store and casuing havoc. They get kicked out of the Walgreens and pizza joint next to us every time we kick them out.

So to the story. I bring the kids water since we don't charge. 7 kids water at $0 is easy to serve these fucks. They were casuing havoc and the "manager in training for a different store" kicked them out. Anyways fast forward 20 minutes after cleaning the sticky shit he put on our floors by the table my "manager" notices the kids are gone and left a skateboard and tells me to go grab it for her. I rejected and she threatened to send me home early but I need the money for a car but that's a different story. So of course; I walk out to the patio to grab the skateboard and the kids are walking back empty handed from the Walgreens right next to us. One kid starts yelling to give his board back and I told him to talk with our "manager" and he gets into a punch throwing gripping position and throws a punch.

Holding the board in my left hand, I grip it hard enough with both hands direct into where his punches is going to hit.

Boom. The fucker hits the board hand on. Obviously he's crying from the impact which is funny tbh. One of the other kids calls the kids mom as I walk back into the store without the board because I dropped it back onto the table and left.

Of course. The "manager" yells at me for not grabbing the board. Sent home 2 hours before I'm off which isn't bad. Until later that night the ACTUAL manager calls me and tells me I'm not welcome back to the store for my "dissordly conduct" to the customers who get kicked out every week and don't even buy any thing. Fast forward 2 days I'm looking for a job and my manager tells me to come on because the kids mother left me an envelope.

It's a medical bill and a threat to sue me if I don't pay her the exact amount by a August 28th. Just to say the bill is enough to drain the money I've got for a car which is a decent amount. I don't know what to do right now. I could tell I'd be fucked because the mother apparently has a "new" mustang according to a ex-co-worker.

I could also afford a lawyer which would cut into a dream car but I don't know what to do.

Answer: You acted in self defense. Stick to it.Answer #2: Sounds like your manager put you in harms way. Go talk to a labor/employment attorney. Answer #3: Also, your manager cannot give you permission to steal the skateboard, even if the kids were being bad.Answer #4: Ignore it unless something happens. If you're served with papers, forward a copy to your former boss so they can inform their premise liability insurance provider. Make sure you're covered with them first. If you're not, consult with an attorney or answer the complaint.  It's likely just a scare tactic because kid caused his own injuries. Answer #5: Get security footage of the incident ASAP if possible.


Title: Vandal buyer

Question: My hubby and I are selling a parcel of property.  A man gave us $5000 hand money and closing has yet to happen because, after being incredibly impatient to buy, he’s now dragging his feet.  Anyway, last Sunday he asked to use the property to access a larger piece he owns behind ours that he can’t access otherwise.  We said no, he could not use until after closing.  We went over today only to find that he cut down trees and cut in a road to get to his other property.   What are our options?  We filed a police report.

Answer: Cutting down trees makes this a big deal...you really need a lawyer. Specially a lawyer who specializes in tree law. Your lawyer may advise you to back out of the contract (if that’s still possible) also you will likely need to sue this person for damages. Trees can get expensive in some cases $100,000 per tree. Some states allow you to get double or triple damages for trees your lawyer will be able to tell you more, but you absolutely NEED a lawyer.Answer #2: Charge him rent until he closes


Title: MRI Paid upfront but receiving multiple bills.

Question:
Location:Middle Tennessee

So I got pre certified for an MRI arthrogram of my Left hip after tearing my labrum in a marathon. It took me several weeks to get pre certified and when I finally did I paid for the MRI upfront because I would get a 20% discount on the overall cost. The MRI cost around $1800.

Well after the MRI, first the doctors office coded the MRI without contrast or an arthrogram so I had to go through calling the doctors office and letting them know to recode for the insurance. I also got a bill from the hospital for the MRI. Finally after 6 months I got that all straightened out and am now getting a bill from the radiology company for the radiologist reading the MRI.

So - here comes the issue. The bill for that charged me for two radiologists. One of the radiologists charge is for the arthrogram part and the "physician" they charged me for is in fact not a physician but a nurse practitioner as I work at this facility and personally know the man. When I inquired about this over the phone - they told me he is one of the radiologist physicians. They then transfer me to an insurance detail person who doesn't answer the phone so I leave yet again another email.

Two main questions: are there any legal implications for them labeling a nurse practitioner as a radiologist on a bill and charging accordingly. Second - if you pay up front for an MRI are you still being charged for a radiologist to read the MRI?

Answer: Might want to try over at r/insurance as well.


Title: Just fired for discovering unethical behavior.

Question:
I work in IT. Earlier this week there was a problem. A type initialization error at runtime (MVC/C#/JS). I spent all day investigating the root cause and came up with hypothesis A. It was a sound hypothesis backed up by several Stack Overflow and MSDN articles.

I took al few days vacation during which a coworker blamed the issue on me for not pointing to the correct JavaScript files. He explained this to the tech lead, project manager, product owner, and my boss. (It is not possible for a bad JavaScript reference to cause an Asp.Net runtime error.)

When I attempted to explain the situation to my boss I suggested that we alert our client that the issue had been misrepresented. Now I'm fired for threatening to put the company in a bad position [by merely suggesting we bring the issue to light].

WTF?

P.s. I'm a 20-year software engineering vet.

Edit: Colorado, USA

Answer: Maybe you were fired for not following directions like "provide your location".


Title: Mom stealing from me, a minor (16M); anything I can do? (CT)

Question: I'm a 16 year old male living in Connecticut with my mother, her fiancee, and a younger brother (6). I work doing landscaping stuff (not official job) and it was recently my birthday, so I've acquired a bit of money. Over the past year my mother has borrowed or taken about $1000 from me. A lot of it was asked for and borrowed and never given back, but a good chunk of it, most recently $50, was taken from my room when I wasn't home. I also cannot find a safe of mine that was filled with $100-250 worth of collectible coins and currency, which I believe may have been taken. My mother presents herself as a very nice person and is generally quite kind, but I know she has a history of frequent lying. Her fiancee doesn't know anything about this, as I'm sure he would be very angry if he did. I've taken what's left of my money and hidden it for now, but I wanted to know if there was any way I could get it back if I had to go through legal means. Do I have any protections over my money if it's not earned through taxable income (as in working at a legal job)? How about my gifted money? I'm assuming my borrowed money cannot be brought back but at least $100-$200 has been taken without my consent over the past year. If there's anything I can do, please let me know.

Answer: Get a bank account in your own name. Have a trusted adult cosign for it if you need one. Money hidden away under the mattress is not a great long term plan


Title: Planning on moving into an apartment. Already having roommate drama.

Question:
Okay, so. I haven't signed the lease yet, and my other three (potential) roomates have. The apartment is a four bedroom from CollegeTowne, and it's way cheaper than room & board.
For reference I live in the US, in Michigan.

My friend is pretty chill but these other two people are butting heads. This guy wants to sublease to his girlfriend, splitting the cost of their room, while both pay their fair share of utilities. He said she wouldn't have a key if he subleases.. and honestly idk what to think about that, I seriously didn't know what subleasing is until today. (whoops, still learning)

 This girl wants all of the rent to be split five ways, instead of just utilities. He said then his girlfriend would be paying for a part of everyone's room, and she's just trying to avoid paying. And they both keep arguing over politics so I feel like no matter what things aren't gonna work out.

So my friend and this guy want to kick her off the lease. He wants to skip the first month of rent, break the lease, and move to a different unit. I'm kinda at a loss here. I don't want any legal trouble from this, I did a quick search and I know there could be financial repercussions if I sign and do whatever they're all doing.

Look... I've never leased before (obviously haha). So I am sorry if this doesn't quite fit into legal advice, since right now there's no legal repercussions for me since I haven't signed, or looked at the lease yet (planning on seeing it Monday) but I could really use some opinions on what to do here.

Tldr, 2 roomates want to kick one off the lease by not paying and breaking the lease (can't get in contact with the apartment to ask about other options). One roomate wants to sublease and I don't know if that's a good idea to room with someone who is. I haven't signed the lease yet.

Answer: I mean... if you haven’t signed the lease yet this isn’t really legal advice, just life advice: I would recommend not signing the lease and not getting yourself into what sounds like a crazy situation with some complicated people. I would 100% find a different place.


Title: Am I still at fault for causing a wreck if the other driver has no license?

Question:
I falsely assumed that the two way stop I stopped at was a four way stop today. Since the other driver didn't have a stop sign he of course didn't stop and plowed straight into me. Additionally a third car got scratched a bit as our cars careened off into the curb. Clearly the accident is my fault. However the other driver had no driver's license. Am I still at fault for this accident, and if not would he also be at fault for the third person's scratches? This occurred in the state of Kentucky if that has any relevance.
Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer: You ran a stop sign that's why you are at fault, the other driver not having a license doesn't change that fact at all.


Title: [NY] What will be the legal consequences if I decide to retaliate against someone in this manner?

Question:
So, I'm not going to go into much detail about what led up to this point because it is kind of irrelevant, but I have some serious ongoing beef with somebody, and he did something to me and I want to retaliate but step it up. He has a bad habit of posting updates about every bit of his life on Facebook, so I found out that him, his girlfriend, and some friends are going to a restaurant this weekend. I know the location and time so I came up with a great plan to get back at him and humiliate him like he did to me but even worse.

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I plan to enter the restaurant holding dog shit in a plastic, and have a friend record me. I am going to approach him then call out his name and when he looks at me I will smash it in his face and all over his hair to humiliate him in front of his friends, his gf, and the public. Please do not try to talk me out of this, I understand that there will be legal consequences if he decides to report it but assuming it's just a fine or community service it will be 100% worth it.

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I'm actually here simply to ask what kind of repercussions I face if I do this. Will it just be a fine or can I also face jail time for doing this? I have no past criminal record at all and am a citizen of (currently) good standing.

Answer:
 Get ready to forget the no criminal record part. A better plan would be to develop a little more maturity than that of a 13 year old and act like an adult and move on. Of course, I'm assuming you're an adult chronologically and just acting like an immature 13 year old. If you are in fact an immature 13 year old, then don't screw your life up over a guy whose name you probably won't even remember in 10 years. It ain't worth itAnswer #2: >if he decides to report it but assuming it's just a fine or community service it will be 100% worth it.

Dude, that's assault. You could get years in prison and have a criminal record for the rest of your life.Answer #3: You really need to understand how the internet works buddy.

You need to chill, probably get a therapist and talk to someone about your problems, it’ll help a lot in the long run. I’m not trying to make fun of you, but talk to someone, it helps.
I’ve been in dark scary places before, therapists can helpAnswer #4: Jail, loss of employment, etc.


Title: I brought a house and found something valuable inside, can I keep it?

Question: I bought a dilapidated little house about 4.5 years ago. I don't live on the property, it's a project, I hope to give it to my daughter some day. I found something valuable in one of these overturned tubs the previous owner was hoarding in the shed. It took me this long to get to them, if that gives you any idea how much junk they had around here. I have actually found a lot of stuff, most isn't valuable, though interesting nonetheless. I've sold what I wanted to so far or given it away because it wasn't particularly noteworthy. Anyway, what I've found now is very valuable, can I legally keep it? I don't really want to go into much detail, but you can imagine that it is a collection of small coins or rare cards if you need to. A handful of diamonds... you get the point. Is everything on this property legally mine? Do I have any obligations here? The previous owner is dead, though he does have some family somewhere around here. Does his being alive or dead even make a difference? So sorry!! Illinois!!

Answer: It's yours unless the contract says differently (and I highly doubt it does).Answer #2: Is the MacGuffin particularly unique or newsworthy?  Is the plan to keep it or to sell it?  Is it identifiable?  If in the process of selling it, do you think the previous owner would come out of hiding to give you a hard time?


Title: Signed lease with SO over weekend, things went sour. How screwed am I? (OH)

Question:
My girlfriend and I signed a lease for a new apartment (it's a 1-year lease for a 2-bedroom if it matters) over the weekend.  We got into a big fight yesterday about some personal issues I have with our relationship.

It looks like we're ending things, I would like to try to get out of our contract with the leasing company before we move in (mid-September), but she won't sign off on it even if they allow it, doesn't want me to move in with her and says that she still expects me to pay half of the rent.  She said she'll sue me if she has to.

Do I have any options here or am I just up Shit Creek without a paddle?

Any help is much appreciated.  Thanks.
Topic:
Contracts

Answer: If I were you, I'd talk to the leasing office about breaking the lease. See if they will let you break it on your own by paying whatever fee. If they do, then beg, borrow, work, whatever, get the money and pay the fee to terminate the lease, preferably behind her back.


Title: A tenant not wanting to show their apartment during a pandemic.. Chicago, IL

Question: Lets say someone is moving out of their apartment in a little over 30 days and had generally agreed to let the management company show the apartment. What can the current tenant expect if they continue to deny entry to the management company and the people who want to look at the apartment? Chicago, IL.

Answer: So strange, every time I ended my lease with a landlord/management company, they didn't even start showing the place until we were out, they cleaned the residence and fixed any issues for the next tenant. I never had a LL try to show the place while I was in the middle of moving out


Title: Just Given Notice to Vacate

Question:
Hi, I've been renting a house in Western NY for the past two years and at the end of the summer the landlord put the house up for sale.  In September they transitioned me to month-to-month lease.  This past week I was notified that the house was sold and new owner moving in upstairs.  Yesterday, 10/30/18, I was given a "30 day notice to quit/vacate".  It states,

"Please take notice, that pursuant to your lease dated prior to current ownership your tenancy located at 3.....NY will not be renewed and is hereby terminated effective immediately, said date being at least thirty days from the date of service upon you."  I've been given until November 30th to vacate.  Now, the landlord is requesting last months rent.  As I see it, my lease with the previous owner was terminated from this notice before the end of the month, and seeing as I have not signed any new lease with the new owner for the month of November, I am under no obligation to pay him.  Am I right in thinking this? Any other rights I should be aware of? Thanks!

Answer:
 You're on a month-to-month lease and that lease survives the sale of the house. The new owner inherited it and they're now choosing not to renew it, so they're giving you thirty days' notice of that.

Why would you not owe the last month's rent?


Title: Fuel station attendant filled my diesel truck with gasoline (I live in Oregon)

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Have you contacted the manager of the store that screwed up? They're a good person to put some pressure onto when it comes to dealing with corporate.

Otherwise, you have the itemized list of repairs and receipts? Is the total under $10,000? Then small claims court is your next best bet. Here in Washington county, for example, filing fee is $93.


Title: Employer Has Just Reduced My Hours and Pay By 40%

Question:
I live and work in the UK, employed by a UK company which is owned by a foreign company.  Both companies have recently been struggling, with some people being made redundant, contracts cancelled and others leaving.  None of the big jobs have come in resulting in a cash flow issue.

As of this morning the FD has taken me into a meeting to tell me everyone in the company (mangers and owners included)  will be working a 3 day week (down from 5) with a 40% reduced pay.  These terms will be in place for the next 3 month, until the end of the year.  The FD has promised that in the New Year the company will payback the lost 40% and everyone will be back on full hours and full pay.

During our 2 days 'off' we are allowed to look for freelance work to help supplement our income.

I am yet to check my employment contract.  But I have a few questions:

- How is this legal?  I thought they would have to give me a notice period on this.
- Do they legally have to pay me back the 40% in the New Year?  What happens if the company goes bankrupt in this time?

Thanks for your help and advice

Answer: Not legal advice; look for a new job. They will not pay you back that 40%, they are likely going under and are trying to save themselves at the top of the company.Answer #2: /r/LegalAdviceUK Answer #3: To clarify, the 40% reduced pay is because you are working 40% less hours, correct?


Title: [Michigan] Will you be prosecuted if you buy nude pictures from someone claiming to be 19 who is actually 17?

Question: If you buy nude pictures from someone on /r/sexsells who claims to be 19 and looks 19 but turns out to be 17, is it likely that you will be prosecuted if law enforcement finds out what happened?

Answer:
 We can't guess if they would prosecute you.

They certainly could.  As to whether you'd be convicted, that depends on the situation.  Answer #2: Will you?  Possibly.

Could you?  Yes.

Can't you just google your porn like the rest of us...?


Title: [NV]Abusive stepdad is showing back up in our lives

Question:
My former stepdad (we'll call him Saul) has been out of mine and my moms lives for almost 8 years now. He was a horrible drunk and often goes on drug binges that ended with us being the victims of his aggression. When we realized that our lives were in danger, my mom and I left and never looked back. After a while we heard that he was in and out of prison for drug and alcohol offenses and was living on the streets or in weekly rentals, so we lived our lives avoiding those areas and it's been better since.

After multiple divorce attempts by my mom, she published her notice of intent to divorce in the newspaper and after a few weeks she was able to finalize it on her own. We found out that Saul was in prison for 5 years on a domestic battery charge after choking his new girlfriend. Since we knew where he was, we sent a copy of the divorce papers to him so he knew it was finalized.

Over the past couple of weeks my mom has been contacted by people trying to verify Saul for various things, and they say that she is listed as his emergency contact even though we've changed our numbers multiple times. After doing a bit of Google searching, we notice that our names and numbers are connected to him through a lot of identity websites. I've gone through the "remove me" options on them and hope that can help, but I'm wondering if there is more that we have to do to erase him from our lives.

The IRS also has my mom attached to him still, and they send his info to any address that we have on file every year. We recently purchased a new home together too, and I think that the public records kept from that may have our info for him to find. I'm wondering if I need to seek any legal action at this point, or if changing our numbers again and removing these public record listings online is enough.

I've admired this subreddit's ability to help so many people out in the past, and I thank you for any advice in advance.

Answer: a restraining order?


Title: (IL, US) Nightclub forced me to stay in a corner and didn't let me see the DJ I paid to see

Question:
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Topic:
Removed - PII

Answer:
 Fuck that place. It's nowhere near up to code in terms of accessibility. Another angle - give Chicago Fire Department a friendly call and ask what would have happened if I fire broke out and left you with no way outAnswer #2: Look up an ADA lawyer.  There is all type of relief available for you, and not only that, the establishment in question will be forced to make themselves ADA compliant which will probably be the biggest hit to their pocket.

The ADA lawyer will (for free) run you through your options, and ultimately they will end up having to pay his/her fees also.


Title: [TN] What to do about loud neighbors.

Question:
So, I’m a junior in college and for the first time I’m living off campus this year. I never really knew what set of issues that would entail but here’s the problem:

The complex I live in has a row of rented houses across the street from it. As with most houses rented by college students, they like to throw gatherings/parties. I don’t have any problem with parties themselves, but one particular house across the street just doesn’t know when to stop.

They usually throw a party once a week. If it was a bit rowdy for the earlier hours of night and then moved indoors, I wouldn’t have a problem with it. Unfortunately, they seem to have a habit of setting a large speaker set out on the front porch and playing really loud music waaaay into the wee hours of the morning.

Like I said, if things quieted down after 11-12 I’d be fine with it. I usually go to bed late anyways. But they typically carry on with the music until 3-4 in the morning. It’s 3:09 AM and they’re playing really loud music, cheering, and shouting as I type. If it’s a special occasion, they’re typically not afraid to wake up and carry on in the morning too…

I called police non-emergency, and the most they did was pull up to the house, ask if they would quiet down, and of course as soon as the cruiser turned the corner things resumed as normal (a bit louder, even).

Noise ordinances for the area have a legal limit of 60 decibels past 12 AM, and I would know they’re definitely going above that (last I measured, it was hitting 74 dB… with the window closed).

So… well, what can I do? Should I just buy some noise-cancelling headphones and bear with it? The police were literally no help at all. Do I just spam police non-emergency every time it’s a problem? I’m afraid of losing credibility if it’s the same number calling time and time again… and this is an area that police would probably be just fine shrugging and saying “eh, college kids…”.

I figure I’m probably totally hosed, but I’ll field any kind of suggestion at this point. I want to go to bed.

EDIT: Thank you all for the suggestions. I'll just have the police on speed-dial until I get a blister on my finger, I suppose. Last night was a game night for us so of course it merited a little extra celebrating on their part. Hopefully this won't be a frequent occurrence. If they ever do what they did last night beyond 1:00 AM from now on I'll call the police.
Topic:
Other Civil Matters

Answer:
 >Do I just spam police non-emergency every time it’s a problem?

Essentially, yes. You don't need to "spam" them, just call every time the noise is excessive. They'll likely be more concerned past 12 AM.

>I’m afraid of losing credibility if it’s the same number calling time and time again… and this is an area that police would probably be just fine shrugging and saying “eh, college kids…”

This somewhat depends on your area, but they'll typically be more aggressive about the noise if they're getting frequent calls about it.

>last I measured, it was hitting 74 dB… with the window closed

You can offer to show the police your reading and cite the local ordinance. Ensure you approach it in a pleasant way and they may be willing to hang around and check it out with you.


Title: Let go from my job after an injury

Question:
Hey guys,

I just got let go from my job at an event company. I stopped working back in late November after my back started hurting, and later left the country to visit family back home for a month. I came back today, only to have my manager say that I was terminated on the date when I left the country.

I kept them updated throughout my hiatus through a series of emails, and asked them to inform me if they needed any additional documentation from doctors or whether my position in the company would be compromised from my upcoming trip, even though I had told them about it and it had been approved beforehand. They did not respond to these emails.

I'm still having symptoms of muscle and back pain, but did not file for workers compensation once the pain started since I didn't think it was going to be long term.

I live in Canada, but am only a temporary resident. This happened in Ontario.

I worked at this place for over a year. Should I expect compensation for being let go without any reason for it?
Could I even sue them for firing me when I haven't even improved physically yet?

Answer: So you stopped going to work and then went on a vacation for a month without approval and are surprised you were fired?  You have no recourse here.


Title: Direct Tv,LLC Vs Small Business (Unauthorized Exhibition of Direct TV Programing LonStein Law Office

Question:
I just receive a letter from the Law Office of Lonstein in New York stating about Direct TV. I understand this is a very situation for small business owners. For some reason, I receive this letter for displaying NFL Live during business hours. I never intended to make money off this channel but to offer my customers enjoyment while eating at my establishment. I'm just wondering has anyone receive this kind of notice before? How did it go? I called the law offices and they stated that the fine was two options which resulted with a 10k-16k fine.
http://i.imgur.com/kAhfTM8.jpg

Did you know anyone that has been in a similar situation with Direct TV/experience?

Can other options besides hiring a business attorney to deal with this situation?

Answer:
 >I never intended to make money off this channel but to offer my customers enjoyment while eating at my establishment.

Just so you understand, this *is* making money off the channel. The point of offering your customers enjoyment is to make your business more profitable.


Title: Roommate legal advice

Question: So I helped my roommate who was strapped for cash from living in a motel into our apartment in January, and he said he'd pay me back with his tax refund. Apparently, his refund never came so he still hasn't paid me back. He has been able to afford 2 vacations to Puerto Rico, a ps3, a ps4, a flat screen tv, surround sound speakers and countless games and movies to go along with his home entertainment center. Now, I had a few weeks where I was out of work and sold my tv, Xbox, games and furniture to cover rent. Now we're looking at possible eviction because my hours were cut and when asked about the money he owes, he gives me "his word" that he'll pay me in December. Too little too late. How much trouble would I get in if I sold his stuff? What other options do I have? I've already got 2 extensions and I can't get anymore and I'm taking his silence as refusal to pay up.

Answer: You don't really believe that his tax return never came, do you? Take him to small claims court to get the money he owes you. I doubt you'll be able to get it in time to avoid eviction though.


Title: [Florida, USA] Legally blind friend tripped over low curb that wasn't painted and broke her hip.

Question:
[FL, USA] Pretty self explanatory. The curb was one that was half the height of a normal curb and was not highlighted or painted in any way. She has been in the hospital for two days now and by catching herself, has bloodied up her hand pretty badly. She's a violinist by trade and has had to cancel at least one event so far she was going to be paid for.

Is it possible to get compensation for her medical bills / lost income?

Answer: To be fair, most curbs in the state are not painted, especially in business plazas or the sort unless it's to mark special parking zones. She should contact an attorney and inform them of where the fall took place, and have them investigate property management. Honestly, she may have a tough time proving that it was the property owner's fault for her fall, but a consultation can help her determine if it's even worth pursuing. Answer #2: Would she have even seen the curb if it were painted given that she is legally blind? Answer #3: She can speak to a personal injury lawyer.


Title: Will I get arrested for kidnapping??

Question: So I (18f) recently left home in Nevada due to a physical altercation with my step father. I came to California to stay with family but left behind my two brothers ages 15 and 13. I feel they're in an unsafe situation (my step father decked me in the face and three weeks later my head is still swollen). If I drive out to Nevada to get them could my mother have me arrested for kidnapping??

Answer: You cannot take your minor siblings from their parents without their permission. If you're concerned about their wellbeing call CPS.


Title: Can I have the potential mother of my bastard child sign something that waives my financial liability (child support)?

Question:
This girl I potentially knocked up says she won't have an abortion, but also said I wouldn't have to pay child support. If I get something in writing that says something to that effect, can I be protecting from having to pay up? I'm in CA, USA.
Topic:
Other Civil Matters

Answer:
 No.Answer #2: You should probably ask a lawyer in California. I can tell you how things work where I am.

She can choose not to seek child support from you. However, if she gets any state benefits for the child (welfare, medicaid, SNAP) then the state can seek child support from you, and she'd have no say over that obligation.Answer #3: No, there's nothing short of step father adoption that can relieve you of child support obligations.


Title: (California) Someone from my past is threatening to release explicit images of me from several years ago. What can I do to protect myself?

Question:
I'm in California. Someone I sent one or many (I can't remember at this point) sexually explicit photos to several years ago is threatening to release those photos to the public and saying if I don't do specific things for him I'll make the situation worse for myself. At the time the photos were sent, we were both living in CA and I am now but I don't believe he lives here anymore. We're both legal adults and were at the time. I took screenshots of all of his messages to me, and all of the information I could about his workplace, education, etc. in the hopes that if this escalates police would be able to track him down. I blocked him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. I must have blocked his number years ago because I no longer have it in my phone. I'm asking for help with two things.

1. What further steps should I personally take to ensure my safety? Is there anything I'm missing in the "cut off contact" thing?

2. What are my next steps legally? Is this something I should tell the police? Can they do anything? Restraining order, lawyer, etc?

Thank you. I'm really torn up about this.

Answer: California has a [revenge porn](https://www.shouselaw.com/revenge-porn.html) law, as do some other states, and he could face both civil and criminal penalties for distributing images without your consent. This likely also falls under criminal extortion, which carries its own penalties. File a police report.


Title: If somebody attempts to replicate a dangerous tutorial of mine and gets injured, can I be blamed?

Question:
If I make a tutorial involving dangerous high voltage and somebody dies replicating it am I responsible even if I point out dangers like "touching this while on will kill you"? Does the age of the injured person matter? Or should I 'age restrict' my video to 18+?

 Are disclaimers even necessary? Im in the USA, FL if it matters.

Topic:
Criminal Law

Answer:
 How about that you not make a dangerous "tutorial" available to a bunch of idiots on the Internet who seek out that sort of thing?

Just a thought.


Title: Had a seizure at work and my employer sent me out for a drug test instead of calling me an ambulance. What do I do?

Question: I have since been on un paid medical leave since the 21 of march, and have seen some doctors trying to figure out what caused this seizure. Any advice? I am in kentucky. By the way, this is the first seizure ive had in 6 years. I have scratches and a bump on my head when i fell. Waiting on the results of my ct scan to see if i have  a concussion. Would i have a case to sue for neglect on my employers part of not calling an ambulance? My drug test came back clean.

Answer:
 I think maybe your question is unclear...do you want to be back at work and your doctor or employer won't let you?

Eta:I'm not a dick, this post really didn't have a question when I responded!Answer #2: If it's any consolation, you avoided a hefty ambulance bill. I had a single unprovoked seizure a couple of years ago, and even with health insurance, I paid nearly $700 for a 1-block ambulance ride.

The neurologist told me that they were right to call an ambulance because it was a first time seizure, and that first one can be a sign of an underlying medical issue, but that I don't need an ambulance if I have another one. I don't know if that's a general guideline, it's just what she told me.

Seizures suck. I'm sorry you had to deal with this again!


Title: My daughter and I desperately need your help...

Question:
My expenses: Total around 1600
Rent = $575/mo (Cheapest two bedroom apt in town).
Car Payment = $524/mo (Best I could do considering I co-signed for my exes car and it destroyed my credit on account of her defaulted payments... My business gives me $30 toward my lease, if I bonus... Not often. And it's a lease, so I can't sell it). Before my credit was damaged by her, the same priced vehicle I leased for $324/mo...
Car Insurance = $142/mo
Utilities (Gas and Elec.) = $150/mo
Gas average = $40/week or $160/mo
Internet = $50/mo (roughly)

Now, I gross about $1000 per week... Yet, only net about 40% after taxes, student loan garnishments, ss, healthcare, medicaid, etc... Hence, I net roughly $1600/mo...

The mother refused all my aid and support for about 9 months, in the total 14 months our child has been alive. This month alone, I went behind on my own rent and utilities to make her car payment for her again ($222) and give her another $100 cash.

Well, today I was ordered to go to a child-support hearing because the mother was "forced" to file, on account that she had refused my aid and assistance, and accepted money and healthcare from the state. They said they do not consider expenses and simply looked at my last 3 pay-stubs and determined that will have to pay $157 PER WEEK! ($628/mo).

My attorney said it is unavoidable... However, how can this be?

This amount will break me. Even if I didn't have a car-payment or rent... First, I will lose my car. Then my job/visitation because I can't pick up my daughter or get to work (25 and 36 min away). Then, I will not be able to even pay rent and/or survive.

How can the child-support enforcement agency systematically make me homeless/carless/jobless, in the name of "child-support"? I feel like this is an assault on the best interests of my child. And, an assault on our right to life liberty and happiness. Am I wrong?

I have never refused the mother support, and even initially begged her to accept my support and put our daughter on my health-care plan. Any time she has needed help, I have gone above and beyond to make sure they have what they need. (Ended up being about $350/mo on average). I am not a deadbeat father... I moved to NY from Iowa, before the birth of my child, who was conceived in Iowa, just to be in her life and build a stable future for her... And it is all being undermined by the family-courts/child support enforcement agency. I have been subjected to the most extreme courtroom bias thus far. (Another story entirely).

Now, I had the case adjourned for a month so I could speak with my attorney, but she also said they would not take into account my expenses, but that she will try to see if they will lessen it. We go back May 26th...

Short of somehow gaining primary custody (which I've been fighting everyday for over a year), I do not see a way out of this. I'm afraid I will snap and do something stupid if my daughter and I are backed into a corner like this...

I'm currently working 45-55 hrs. per week. When I'm not working, I have my daughter, and lodge-meetings. I fought for over a year just to get overnights and reasonable access to my daughter. I literally, have very little time to spare for extra work or a part-time job... I'm losing hope.

My daughter and I really need your help Reddit... What can we do?

EDIT: Did I mention the mother only works two days a week? (The minimum required hrs in NY to receive max assistance). And that we are also in the middle of a custody battle, which I filed 4 days after my child's birth, and STILL to this day have not been able to plead my case before a judge? They keep dragging it out with mediations that never go anywhere. Then they'll call us into court, missing work again, then after waiting hours past our appointed court-time, they tell us it's an "attorney's only" conference... Can they exclude us from the convo like this and decide our fates??? Wtf???

Answer:
 Get a second job? Your child doesn't get jipped because you racked up student loans, cars you cannot afford, and internet you don't need.

Child support is to support your child. So you need to figure out what to do for your child. Life is problem solving. Answer #2: Dude your car payment is insane.  You can get a beater like everyone else with money trouble.  I am pretty successful guy and I have never had a car payment over $400 per month.Answer #3: Firstly, I am not a lawyer.
> I have never refused the mother support, and even initially begged her to accept my support and put our daughter on my health-care plan.

Have you asked your attorney if the support order can say you are obligated to proved health care (rather than use the state health care) in exchange for a lower monetary payment?

A few other things I can think of --

* Were the correct numbers used for your ex's income?
* Were your overnights properly calculated and used in the calculations?
* Are your tax withholdings set properly (i.e. you neither owe taxes or receive a large refund in April)?
* Have you confirmed that the amount being garnished for student loans is proper? There are maximums for how much can be garnished.

Past that, I think everyone is right that this is likely to have a budgeting solution than a legal one.  Child support laws favor the results of the calculation being used, so proving you should pay lower will likely not be easy and is not something that an online forum would be able to help you with.  Answer #4: Not necessarily advice on your child support issues, but that lease is insane, and you need to get off it.

autos.jdpower.com/content/buying-tip/u5xpbCz/how-to-end-your-lease-early.htm


Title: [Maryland] Construction worker broke my $800 phone. Can I sue?

Question:
Here is the story.

There is some construction on my college campus. A couple of days ago, I was walking past one of the sites with my girlfriend when one of the workers catcalled her. I thought it was disrespectful so I start acting like he is talking to me. He keeps trying to talk to her and I keep trying to talk to him. At one point I pull out my phone and hold it out for him so he can give me his number. He then slaps it out of my hand and into a puddle.

I took it to a cell phone repair shop thinking it was just a cracked screen but apparently it is completely broken. Is this something I can sue over?

Answer: Yes, absolutely. This may even rise to a level of disorderly conduct.Answer #2: Hey, I used to do construction work. Contact the company doing it and report this guy, he'll be shit canned. Also talk to the Dean or whatever sorry of student advocates are available on campus regarding this.


Title: Land was left to my husband by his great-g’ma when she died. The land is still in physical possession of his granddad (great g’ma’s son). How do we claim the land as my husband’s?

Question:
We’re located in Alabama. My husband’s great grandmother left him 10 acres of her land when she passed away (over 10 years ago). We live in a different city and my husband’s granddad still lives on the property and inherited the bulk of the land. My husband has never received a copy of the will or a deed for the land, he was just verbally told that he was given land after the reading of the will. We would, of course, like to have legal proof of possession of the land, to allow us to one day build on it, sell it, farm it, or whatever we decide. Is there a way we can get a copy of the will or the deed to the land? Who should we contact? What steps should we take?

My husband is not comfortable going to his grandfather to ask for the will or a deed, as their relationship is strained. We’re afraid that the granddad may pass on before we have any proof that the land is ours and we could lose rights to the property. I’d like to avoid that.

Thanks in advance for any advice or tips.
Topic:
Real Estate law

Answer: If it has not been already, the will needs to be probated in the county where the land is located.  If the land was in her name at the time of death the will should be enough to petition the court to transfer the land left to your husband to his name.  If the will is not placed on record then it can be ignored.  You may need to ensure that happens.


Title: Question about age of consent

Question:
I'm in a state where the age of consent is 16. I'm in my mid twenties. If a girl aged 17 wants to have intercourse and there is clear consent are there any legal ramifications if I go through with it? I read the laws and it sounds like it is legal, but, moral implications aside, I want to know for sure if I can get charged with a sexual crime.
Topic:
Criminal Law

Answer: dude, stop chasing little girls, you're grown now


Title: Convicting someone of child molestation: what should I expect? (Georgia, US)

Question:
I am going to be very vague here for obvious reasons.

I was sexually abused for a long period of time by a family member. It was swept under the rug by the rest of the family, and I have been trying to move on from it, but I am tired of living a lie.

I know that perpetrators usually do not have only one victim, and I could not live with myself if I found out that there have been other victims- past, present, or future.

The statute of limitations for child molestation in GA is 7 years after age 16 (so 23). I am approaching that age quickly, and would like more information on what would happen if I were to convict.

I have spoken to a few lawyers but they have been pretty vague- saying that my only option would be to file a police report and have it go from there.

However, since all the crimes happened 10+ years ago... How much leverage do I actually have? This decision would destroy my family, and most likely ostracize me, so I would like to know if it is worth it.

TL;DR - does anyone have information or personal experience on child molestation cases in Georgia?

Answer:
 Yes you would start the process by filing a police report.

> so I would like to know if it is worth it.

That's really up to you.


Title: [USA, CA] Brother arrested because Exwife accused him of rape. $1.25M bail. We have proof of innocence, but don't know how to get it shown.

Question:
Thank you all for your advice! Looks like there's not much we can do other than wait for the system do what it's supposed to do, or should have done.

Brother was arrested because his Exwife accused him of rape (among a lot of other thing) to get revenge on him for gaining full custody of their son. He was arrested without an investigation and is being held on bail of $1.25M. He's already been in jail now for 3 weeks.

This is incredibly frustrating because my brother is being treated at "guilty until proven innocent", but isn't really being given a chance to prove himself.

Thus far, we've gathered up all the evidence we can to show that his Exwife's accusations are false, and to show that she has been a liar for years, and sent it to the public defender.

My brother has already been thoroughly investigated by Family Court Services and found to be a good person, which is why he was able to gain full custody in the first place.

What is there we can do?
Anyway we can further reduce bail?
~~Go to the media to draw attention to the injustice?~~
Any advocacy groups out there that may be able to help?

My family is scrambling to figure out what to do, and my brother needs to be released so he can go back to taking care of his son. HELP!

Answer:
 >isn't really being given a chance to prove himself.

Full stop right there. That is what court is for not the police investigation.

>My brother has already been thoroughly investigated by Family Court Services and found to be a good person, which is why he was able to gain full custody in the first place.

Two completely different things, one is to check if he is a fit parrent the other (current) investigation is based on an accusation of rape.

>What is there we can do?

Hand over the evidence to his lawyer, let his lawyer decide on strategy.

>Anyway we can further reduce bail?

Only his lawyer will be able to answer this.

>Go to the media to draw attention to the injustice?

Not without his lawyer signing of on it. And (s)he likely wouldn't unless (s)he vetted all statements beforehand and would be present.

>My family is scrambling to figure out what to do, and my brother needs to be released so he can go back to taking care of his son.

He should talk with his lawyer about what is going to happen and what their strategy in court will be. It is unlikely that he will be able to take care his son before he has been found not guilty in a court of law.


Title: Took a foul-ball to the groin area while working.

Question:
This happened in the summer of 2017 in Ohio.

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At the time, I was a part-time umpire for a youth baseball league. Ill spare you the gruesome details, but a kid fouled a ball off right into my groin area. I dealt with immense swelling and obvious pain which ultimately required surgery (everything is in working order to the best of my knowledge, but I won't know for sure until I try to have kids)

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I was not wearing a cup at the time (no need to remind me of how stupid I am) because I thought I was an exception to a one in a million chance of something happening. However, there is no league policy requiring us umpires to wear cups. In fact, there's no policies period. We are at will employees who are paid under the table. A league official told me at the time that they had an insurance policy that would cover my expenses, but ultimately I never heard from them again.

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Would I have anything worth pursuing here?
Topic:
Personal Injury

Answer:
 I am sorry that you were injured while umpiring - hope you heal well.

>However, there is no league policy requiring us umpires to wear cups

That does not mean you are not responsible for your decision to not wear one. Seriously: you are the plate umpire - you need to wear armor for a reason, league policy or not.

File a claim under the league insurance policy - that is what the policy is for.


Title: May be getting Divorced; Question about the House (FL)

Question:
Met my wife in late 2007. She had a house, I had a house. I sold my house and moved in with her in about March of 2008, when we got married. I made very little profit on the sale of my house. After marriage, we "joint accounted" all of our cash & liquid assets (mutual funds, stocks, etc), EXCEPT for 401ks.

Our marriage home has remained solely in her name. When we got married, she owed about $60k on her house; we have since paid it off. The house's current value is about $250k.

If we divorce, am I entitled to some money for the value of the home we've been sharing for 9+ years? She keeps calling it "my house" (her words), and seems to think that I should get zero from her, re the house.

Don't know if this makes any difference, but she has always made more money than me (she spends way more than me too; Lol), and for about a year and a half of the 9 1/2 year marriage I was unemployed, where other than getting a pittance of Unemployment Insurance, I brought in no money. Her salary range over the course of the marriage has been $100-130k, mine has been $56-88k, if that matters.  Thanks.

Answer: Get a lawyer. Get a lawyer now. Do not leave the house until you talk to a lawyer. Once you leave, it can greatly buttress her claim that the house is solely hers. I am a divorced man from Pa. Don't know much about Florida law, but I know that going into a divorce without a lawyer is like playing pro football without a helmet.


Title: Apartment complex is threatening to tow car for having dents a poorly painted hood (Hamilton County, Indiana)

Question:
The apartment complex that me and my wife live in left a notice on my wife's car today that because it has dents and the hood paint is peeling that they will have it towed in thirty days if it the exterior isn't repaired.

I looked through the lease agreement, and only found two mentions of towing vehicles:

"*We may have unauthorized or illegally parked vehicles towed under an appropriate statute*." and then it goes on to define unauthorized or illegal parking.

"*Any Vehicle(s) not registered, considered abandoned, or violating the lease, this addendum, or any other Rules, in the sole judgement of Management, will be towed at the vehicle owner's expense after a seventy-two (72) hour notice is placed on the vehicle.*"

It isn't a huge deal to have the car repaired, but I was curious about the legality of having a car towed for not being appealing.

Answer: I don't see anything in the lease that you've posted about the condition.  If the car runs and your parking correctly, they have no business towing.  you need to ask to talk the complex supervisor to show you in the rules where how the car looks is a condition of parking it there.Answer #2: If they want the car repaired, tell them to pay for it. After all, it is not breaking lease terms and it is running I assume.Answer #3: The term "Rules" is capitalized.  See if there is a definitions section of the lease and if so, whether it contains a definition for "Rules." It's defined somewhere, assuming the capitalization above is correct. Run that down to see if there is any thing to suggest a required cosmetic standard.


Title: (Maryland) Moving Scam

Question:
My family was victim to a moving scam. The company is based in D.C. and the move took place in Maryland. I wasn't personally present for this; all of this was relayed to me by my mother and sister.

The movers charge hourly, and the cost was supposed to come to ~$400. They arrived with a truck and began to move items from Location 1 to Location 2. At the beginning of the move, they requested my mother's credit card, attempted to charge it, and said her card wasn't going through. They asked to be paid in cash, and she gave them $625; they said they would return any additional amount once the move was over (depending on the number of hours they worked). They moved the first load from Location 1 to Location 2, and then drove off. There is still furniture and items in Location 1.

A few days later, my mother noticed that they charged her credit card $375.

My mother also informed me that she signed a contract for the move, though she didn't read it. They didn't give her a copy of the contract. Attempts to contact them have failed.

She also attempted to call the police, and they stated this was a civil case and that there was nothing they could do.

I feel a little stuck right now. I know I'm posting on this sub, but at the same time, even if we were to bring a lawyer into this, I'm not sure how well we could afford it, and I'm wondering what - if any - our options are.

I appreciate you for taking the time to read this, and any thoughts or ideas are very welcome.

Answer:
 Did she get a receipt for the cash payment? She could at least do a chargeback on her credit card for the $375.Answer #2: Going to take a guess but these guys were using a rental truck and not a company truck... Found the add online?

Maryland lacks license requirements for moving companies operating inside the state but they ARE required to have a US DOT number. If this was a fly by night operation the Maryland DOT would be the first place to file a complaint with so they get involved.

If this was guys hired off an internet post you're lucky they didn't just steal EVERYTHING, this is a common scam where they load up the truck and disappear with everything you own and take your money. Answer #3: call the depart of transportation office of the inspector general. they will either handle it or have another state dept do it. they will arrest and prosecute and possibly get your money back

https://www.oig.dot.gov/hotline Answer #4: It's a scam, and scams typically fall under Unfair or Deceptive Acts and Practices (UDAP) laws of states. Searching online I found this for Maryland:

http://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/CPD%20Documents/Home%20Builder/laws/cpa.pdf

This is typically the jurisdiction of the state attorney general. Here's the link to file a complaint, and from the language on the site, it looks applicable to your situation:

http://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/Pages/CPD/Complaint.aspx

Since it's a civil case I would also consider looking into filing an action against them in small claims court, they prob won't show, you'd get default judgment, and then you could go after the company's assets, if any.


Title: (AZ) Boss threated to stab me with a knife

Question:
my boss went crazy or something today and threatened to "stab me in the face until I was dead" because I had a "shit attitude" and that he was "fucking tired of looking at your stupid fucking face". He pulled a large steak knife out and started towards me.

Well what my boss didn't see coming is that I legally conceal carry wherever I go, little habit my dad engrained, and I pulled.

He backed off pretty quickly, I even made him drop the knife.

Once he did, I lowered the gun. He yelled at me that if I ever told anybody he'd just tell them I called him a spic and drew a gun on him.

What do I do?

Answer: Call the police, first and foremost.


Title: [San Francisco, California] iPhone tracked, police are no help.

Question:
My iPhone got swipped, and I made a police report in San Francisco where it happened in. The phone got turned on in another city about an hour away from SF, I got a notification and I notified the police in the San Francisco. They couldn't do anything since it was out of their jurisdiction (understandably), and suggested I call the police department in the city the phone was tracked to.

I do this and the police department says that they cannot go search the place because having the phone tracked and a police report filed a few days before isn't enough for probable cause.

What do I do from here? I'm not going to where the phone was tracked to. That's too dangerous, and the police aren't willing to go check it out. At a total loss.

Answer:
 The police don't have to investigate a crime or potential crime reported to them.

You can try to identify and sue the perpetrator. Or you can walk away and buy a new phone. But if the department where the phone is won't take action you may not have other options.


Title: Legal advice needed on 4th Amendment rights

Question:
I am a minor in Washington state, and recently I was arrested under the charge of "Aiding and Abetting a 3rd Degree Malicious Mischief" (on very shaky grounds: paint which had been used to paint a tree was near me when the officer approached). The officer who arrested me used this as grounds to search my backpack which I had previously refused a search for, and found 44 grams of marijuana (classified as a felony).
When I started researching, I could find no precedent for combining such charges, or whether or not that charge even constitutes an arrestable offense.  I'm trying to find out if the officer making up such a bullshit charge to search me is in violation of my 4th Amendment Rights.
Additionally, as a university student with a clean record in a very liberal college town, what is my risk factor? (I'm currently depending on the idea of a good plea deal)

In advance, thank you and Godspeed!

Answer:
 Lawyer. Now. Do not pass go. Do not collect 200 or any plea deal without one. Answer #2: > I'm trying to find out if the officer making up such a bullshit charge to search me is in violation of my 4th Amendment Rights.

The attorney you absolutely need to hire ASAP, will let you know.

> what is my risk factor?

Jail, fines, and a felony criminal record that will follow you around as you go through life trying to get jobs and rent apartments, among other things.

Edit: For 44 grams in your state you're looking at a maximum of 5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Answer #3: Legal search. Paint on tree (criminal mischief), paint nearby, paint (evidence) possibly in backpack, legal search. Find marijuana during search. All legal. Good luck, might wanna start making better decisions so you don't wind up on this sub in the future.


Title: (US) Just got served a very serious WARNING from the FBI?

Question:
Throwaway because this is definitely something I don't want getting out, but something very odd, and very scary happened to me today.

Basically, the 2 FBI special agents showed up at my door with a warrant and told me that they didn't plan to act on it or do an actual search (they wanted a server I was running out of my old home). They provided a copy of the warrant upon request, and it listed a bunch of internet crimes that happened at my old address. They informed it that they had really strong evidence that I was most likely guilty of at least some of the crimes listed. They did ask me a few questions, which really wasn't anything that would have made any difference either way (demographics).

At the end, they TOLD me that it would be in my best interest to destroy the hardware and dispose of it, wipe any drives on any systems that may have accessed the server, and to never ever do what it was to prompt them to show up in the first place. They implied that they have a few more of these to do, but when they get to the office, they plan to just put a note in the file that they found nothing, I refused a voluntary search without an attorney present, and close the case.

Obviously, I'm scared and have been securely erasing drives all day. But I've got questioins.

1. After the whole exchange, I retained an attorney. He told me that I can probably relax and take the conversation at face value. Should I trust his advice?

2. The warrant doesn't list my home address. It has my previous address in the body, but the header states that it is being served to my "Current Residence." I wouldn't expect this to actually cause any questionability about the document's validity, but would this be why the left it alone?

3. If 2 is the actual reason that they didn't perform the search, could they come back later with a corrected warrant? OR, since the warrant doesn't expire for about another week, could they come back tomorrow and say "we changed our minds?"

Thanks for any advice. I'm still having a difficult time processing this.

Answer: Hillary? Is that you?


Title: Stolen Inheritance. Need Some Advice

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 >it's likely outside of a statute of limitation

Maybe, maybe not.  You'd need to speak to an attorney but many states toll the statute of limitations when dealing with financial crimes committed against children.


Title: First encounter with police officers - I feel like it did not go as it should.

Question:
Tl;dr - Baseless psychiatric (I guess?) call made on me, female - in the middle of conversation male officer lifted up my shorts, exposing me (basketball shorts, no underwear because I was in my fucking home getting ready to sleep) to other officers with no female officer present. Was handcuffed and held in police car for ~45 min until being let go because the entire thing was bunk.

So my ex-boyfriend called the police to tell them that I was harming myself. Three officers showed up at my apartment while I was chilling out [face masking](http://static1.squarespace.com/static/515ceb6ae4b03ae0a111c345/5191b0eee4b0dbdf07a571dc/5191b0fce4b0dbdf07a578bd/1368503126179/img_0558.jpg) and watching Broad City. We'd had an argument earlier, but nothing that I feel necessitated this level of... things.

But, moving beyond that, three male officers came into my home, I spoke with them calmly for a few moments, then one of them suddendly lifted up my shorts. Basketball shorts, I wasn't wearing anything underneath.

Which brings me to question one - is that okay? I immediately stepped back and requested a female officer, because there was not one there. I also requested that he leave immediately, which he did.

I spoke with a male officer that stayed, and was quite kind, for a few moments before the requested female officer arrived. I allowed her to check me for any wounds, she found none, the three of us sat and chatted pleasantly for ten minutes or so.

Then the other two officers came back in, and informed me that due to my ex's testimony, I had to be handcuffed and taken to the hospital for a psychiatric evaluation. I was handcuffed and put into the front seat of a police car for ~45 minutes, until my ex recanted his accusations.

Is all of this standard procedure? As I said, I've had literally no contact with police outside of a speeding ticket when I was 18 (I'm now a 28 year old database analyst) so this was jarring, to say the least. I was under the assumption that it was not legal for male officers to touch women like that, particularly when they are not being charged with a crime. I am mostly just interested in finding out if this is standard protocol, or if this is something out of the ordinary that I should look into further.

Answer:
 1. Holding you based on a reasonable call is reasonable behavior.  You do have the opportunity to suggest that your ex be charged with filing a "false police report."

2.  Lifting your clothing is not reasonable behavior.  Pat downs are reasonable if they have a basis for believing that you have weapons, but exposing you is not.  You can (and probably should) complain about it.Answer #2: You are welcome to file a complaint if you want.

There is no law or rule which says a male officer cannot search a female person, arrested or not.

If the officers had reason to believe you were a danger to yourself or others, then they can absolutely have you taken to the hospital for observation and evaluation by a medical professional.

You asked for a female officer, they brought you one...


Title: [uk] Is it illegal for a consultant to not listen to how you want to give birth and do what makes it easier for them?

Question: my sister has had 3 kids and all 3 times the consultants have used scare tactics to make her agree to a cesarean and not let her even try a natural birth even though she stated that she wanted to they didnt give her options they told her they were going to do a cesarean.she is going to try for another child but is scared they will do the same the and she will go the rest of her life without ever even felling a single contraction is there anything she could do bout it?

Answer:
 VBAC is not always safe. Doctors like safe. She needs to find a Dr now that might be willing to try. But I have never heard of a VBAC after three cesareans.

Again, safety is the issue here.

But no, not illegal.Answer #2: After 3 C-sections? The risk of deadly sequelae is so high, no doctors will do it. Or no conscious doctors will agree to it, anyway. I would advise any patient to discuss with their doctor about this - there are very good reasons why she cannot have a vaginal birth after 3 C-section. It's not easier for the doctors, it is better for ALL involved.

Come to think of it, the doctor in this case would be going against established practice completely, and might be opening themselves up to legal trouble. No panel of colleagues would say that this is reasonable.


Title: [CA]Drunk in public no lawyer court tomorrow. How can I defend myself

Question: I don't remember anything I blacked out. Had maybe a total of 5 drinks mixed liquor with booze did drink from my friends cup. Once I was coming back I remember asking to be read my rights. Don't remember them being said. They questioned me while i was being processed. I did give some stupid answers.I would've shut the hell up. I have been questioned before but was read all my rights before that one time. This is my first misdemeanor. I can't afford a lawyer and court is tomorrow looking at 6 months in jail and/or a $1000 fine. Barely getting back on my feet. How can I defend myself?

Answer: You won't be defending yourself. Your first date is an arraignment. Show up dressed for court, plead not guilty, and ask for a public defender.


Title: Closing Town for Religious Event [New Jersey]

Question:
An announcement was made via Facebook that several streets in my neighborhood will be closed tomorrow due to some religious event at a local Hindu Temple. For a minimum of 2-3 hours, residents on certain streets will not be allowed to enter or leave their own homes because the streets will be closed to all traffic- including locals. On all other streets, parking is restricted.

There has been no announcement about this event on any news outlets- only on Facebook. The announcement that residents would not be allowed to travel freely to and from their homes was also made with less than 24 hour's notice.

This is not for an open community event, nor is this in response to an emergency situation. This is due to a religious event. I am all for allowing people to celebrate whatever they want, but I do take issue when those celebrations infringe on my ability to do something as basic as enter or exit my own home on a Saturday afternoon.

Is the town allowed to inconvenience residents like this for a religious event? Does not giving enough notice factor into this?

Answer:
 > Is the town allowed to inconvenience residents like this for a religious event?

If they got the proper permits, yes.

> Does not giving enough notice factor into this?

Whether or not the notice was sufficient will likely depend on the traffic and parking codes of your city/town/municipality.


Title: My new driveway being ruined by the garbage collector, can I use big ass boulders to keep him from driving off my driveway?

Question:
The title says it all. I blacktopped my 350-foot long driveway recently. This was partly an effort to keep the trash guy from driving his truck off my old shell driveway and rutting up my yard. After $15k on the driveway, the guy still drives in the yard for the last 30 feet to the road. Can I drop a big boulder or something where he drives off the road? I know that probably makes me an asshole, but would that make me liable if he were to run into blockade? My street is a dead end, and he doesn't have much space to turn around. Ordinarily, I wouldn't mind because they provide a service we all need, however, the upkeep and cost to me are becoming a burden.

in Louisiana

Thanks!

Answer: As long as they sit firmly behind your property line, you can put boulders almost anywhere with few exceptions.


Title: Should I fight my careless driving ticket?

Question:
I live in Colorado. My car hydroplaned while I was driving 15mph under the speed limit and I did a 180 into a ditch. My car is totaled and I hit a wire fence, which the state trooper informed me was state property. I was given a $170 ticket for careless driving, which is a 4 point offense. If I pay the ticket, it gets reduced to 2 points; if I don't, I have a summons and can appear in court. I have never had so much as a parking ticket in the 20 years I've been driving and don't understand why this wasn't considered "no fault." The officer told me 4 other people hydroplaned and crashed their car that afternoon, but because no one else had hydroplaned in that spot, I was at fault. Should I try to fight this ticket or is this just how Colorado does things?
Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer:
 If there's water on the road, you need to be driving slow enough to maintain control.  You didn't, which was careless.

You can fight it if you want, but I'd suggest contacting a traffic attorney to discuss your options.


Title: Is it legal for a party bus operator to allow cannabis consumption in their vehicle? (CO)

Question:
There is a company [Loopr](https://www.rideloopr.com/) that provides cannabis tours. They charge a flat fee to get on the bus. They stop at dispensaries as well as restaurants and allow customers to imbibe while on the vehicle. They do not provide the cannabis but do provide glassware and other smoking paraphernalia. They are also sponsored by dispensaries and local eateries.

I know they are in a legal grey area as it is, but are they not violating Colorado law, or having issues with the DOT?

Answer:
 That is one of those things that is being debated right now. Colorado has open container rules for marijuana but make exceptions for

>the passenger area of a motor vehicle designed, maintained, or used primarily for the transportation of persons for compensation.”

But local law enforcement and the legislature have different views on what smoking in public is.  SO it really depends on where you are at.


Title: Is it illegal in Texas to filter out resumes based on race?

Question:
Employer is giving a friend a hard time at work and thinks it may be due to her not going along with having to filter out all incoming resumes based on a specific "set of criteria" that basically would remove resumes based on if they were a specific race that the boss "wouldn't work well with".

The company overall is based out if Georgia but has a development house in Texas that is relatively small.

Answer:
 That's illegal under federal law, as long as the employer has at least 15 employees.

If the "relatively small development house" in Texas is actually a separate company and the Georgia company is the sole client, it could be exempt from the law (the Texas laws also apply only to employers with a minimum of 15 employees).Answer #2: the actual words used by the employer are kinda important, if its "look for some hard workers" with a wink then its tough to prove anything. if its "dont send me any mexicans resumes" then obviously thats illegal.


Title: Does this actually do anything?

Question:
[deleted]
Topic:
Other Civil Matters

Answer: Nope, nothing.  Honestly, if you don't like Facebook, close your account.Answer #2: Absolutely it does.  It let's people know how gullible you are with the added benefit of helping people cull you from their friends list.


Title: My mom is mentally ill and options are running out for my dad and I

Question: Okay so long story short my mom lives a life that is completely dependent on prescription drugs. She doesn't work, she doesn't clean, and she doesn't take care of herself. She has filled the house with useless stuff from recycle centers and second hand shops. She has no motivation to improve her condition or health. We live in Texas what are the options my dad and I have to remove the cancer that my mom has become in our home?

Answer:
 Sounds like your dad needs to divorce your mom. Answer #2: You: If you're an adult, move. Tell your father you love him dearly, but for your own safety and sanity you cannot stay with him while he's enabling his wife like this.

If you're a minor, talk to your guidance counsellor at school: if your mother's hoarding is severe enough, it may constitute a major health hazard warranting CPS intervention. Your counsellor is a mandatory reporter. You can also call CPS yourself and talk to them.

Your father: The last stop, if he and his wife can't work something out between themselves, is for him to file for divorce and end their relationship.

If your mother is so far gone that she's _incapable_ of cleaning or working, then you or your father may want to get adult protective services involved, or your father could opt to seek conservatorship over your mother to make decisions (about healthcare, finances, etc) on her behalf. However, that's a very stressful and difficult path.


Title: Nevada Highway Patrol officer would not accept my digital insurance card as proof despite there being legislation allowing it to be proof. Courthouse then never answered the phone when I called. They now have me over 1k in collections and "there's nothing you can do about it besides pay up"

Question: What are my options if any? I live in California but I was driving to Las Vegas at the time, also they have informed there is a warrant for my arrest in the state of Nevada.

Answer:
 So instead of solving the problem you decided one no answer phone call meant "woo hoo no problems for me"?

At this point you need to retain an attorney in Nevada to deal with this for you. You have waited way to long to address this the easy way. Way too long. Answer #2: Pay the ticket or consult a Nevada traffic lawyer to see if there is a viable way to contest it at this point.


Title: [Missouri] Property marked as abandoned. How can I get in contact with the owners to see about renting it?

Question:
There is a piece of property with a small house and a nice detached shop. It hasn't had anyone live there for a few years, and the shop is perfect for my needs/wants.

How do I find out who the owners are?

Is there a public record of who owns it? If so, where do I find it?

Answer: You can get land records from the [county assessor's office](http://publicrecords.netronline.com/state/MO/). However, it's entirely possible the contact information for the owners is the address of the parcel itself.


Title: Worrying myself sick, need an outside view.

Question:
I go to school downtown, and this morning I went early to meet some friends to go eat. I didn't know where they were so instead of driving in circles I tried to find a place to park and I pulled into a lot. I realized as I was going through that the lot was one way, and there were angled spots facing the opposite direction so I had to make a multi point turn (truck with terrible turn radius) to get into a spot, because I knew I'd never be able to turn around. As I made my final turn, I cut to short by probably just a few centimeters and nicked the car next to me. It wasn't hard or close enough to dent, but it took some of the paint off my bumper (when I looked there was none of the other car's paint on my bumper, however) I continued to park, and then got out to look at the damage. There were, I'll call them marks, on both of our cars. Not dents or scratches, just rubbed off paint, and some of my paint was on the other car (mines silver hers was black). As I was looking, the owner of the other car walked up and saw me.(she was walking to her car when it happened)I said I'm sorry, she said you're fine, then she opened the driver door (the one I scuffed) and got in. Afterwards I asked her how much she paid to park there, and she told me it was $12 so I pulled out and went to find somewhere free to park. I figured it was a done deal, but being the paranoid person I am, I convinced myself that somehow I was going to be convicted of a hit and run. I told my dad, and asked him if I should call the police department and tell them, but he said since I didn't know what the car was besides the fact that it was a black minivan and I didn't even know which lot it was in (it was a random lot I pulled into) that there was nothing that could be done about it at this point. What are yalls thoughts on this?

Edit: this occurred in Nashville, Tn

Edit 2: The main cause of my concern is that possibly she didn't see/hear it happen even though she was standing behind her car, and that when she walked up maybe she didn't look at the car and when I said I'm sorry she just didn't know what I was talking about and said you're fine to avoid conversation

Answer: Not a hit-and-run. You interacted with the owner afterward. She said all was well and drove away. You are worrying needlessly.


Title: Girlfriend has been issued a subpoena for a state vs citizen case. She was a witness in an incident over a year ago. The citizen is asking her to answer questions for his lawyer. Good or bad idea?

Question:
He is someone we know and considered a friend, more of a friend of a friend. Many areas online say to NOT speak with their lawyer, although in his case he’s saying this would
Help him out. Thanks.

Answer: A subpoena is not a request, it's a court order. It would be smoother to cooperate than to be made to cooperate.


Title: I believe my husband married me for green card. Could I be liable for alimony? NC

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 > Do you think I might be liable for alimony since he is unemployed?

You'll likely be liable because you signed an [Affidavit of Financial Support.](https://www.uscis.gov/i-134)  As the citizen, you contracted with the U.S. Government to provide for the intended immigrant, and they can hold you to that agreement.

You should speak to an immigration attorney regarding your options.


Title: Advice with inheritance dispute.

Question:
I'm having a dispute with a family member. My parents basically. I've moved out a while back but I don't know what to do about this without taking certain steps.

The situation was I was supposed to be given a 50,000 dollar inheritance. When the money actually came in it went into my parents bank account and then was supposed to be transfered in full to my account. However, when it came time to do it, they only put in roughly 30k of it.

They said they took out 20 bc they said I essentially owed it to them. I can't seem to have a reasonable conversation with them without my mother screaming. I love them but I recently got married and we were counting on this money to help with a house and missing the 20k is really hurting that.

I'm not sure what to do. If I have to get a lawyer what kind do I look for. The will says it goes to me. So I'm wondering if I went to court if I would even win.

If this needs to be posted elsewhere let me know. My wife and I are very frustrated trying to figure out how to fix this without having to take my parents to court. But I don't see any other choice now.

Answer:
 State? Inheritance from where? What relative? Will or no will? If will, what did it say? Where did this cash come from (life insurance, bank account, etc)? Are Parent's executor or PR? Etc.

Estate law is complicated and is very fact specific.


Title: My cousin attempted to rape me when I was 6 years old, and he was 17.

Question: This has been with me for almost my entire life, but it's 15 years later and all I want is to convict him. I am terrified to see him around my young cousins because I know he's a monster, but I'm not sure what I can even do about it.

Answer: You can contact the police and make a report.Answer #2: Have you considered telling the parents of your young cousins?


Title: Looking for advice on marrying a non US citizen [USA, India].

Question: Long story short, I met a woman on reddit from India, we have been talking for months, and well obviously hit it off. We decided it may be best for her to come to the US so we can get married, and so she can get treatment for a particularly rare mental illness. As I understand it the best way to do this is on a K-1 visa. Now here is my question. How do I go about proving that we actually have a relationship? We have been communicating on Skype for a few months, but I would really not want to print out those transcripts because it talks a lot about the mental illness, as well as other personal things. I am going into my senior year of college, and can't really afford a lawyer, although should be able to pick up a job in a years time. This is also hopefully, when this plan would come into place. Still would prefer to not hire a lawyer because of the expense however. Should I make a new Skype, and only talk to her there about things we wouldn't mind being printed out, and used as evidence of a relationship? Can customs ask to see her phone, and look through everything? I know I am supposed to meet her in person once for the K-1, and when I do I will make sure to take plenty of pictures. Anything else I can start doing now, before next year?

Answer:
 My first piece of advice is to **abort mission immediately**.

Second, you're going to want to hire an attorney for this because it's extremely complex. If you don't have money for a lawyer you also probably don't have enough money to be able to prove you can support her meaning the visa will be denied.


Title: [Massachusetts] Nonstop Indoor Smoking Issue

Question:
I live in an apartment building in MA and other tenants in the same building will not stop smoking and all the smoke rises up to my floor. I am a minor and my mother is in recovery and we have told them to not smoke inside but they will not listen.

A second owner of the house claims "I will have more people coming in the office I am building on the first floor, and they will all smoke inside too so if that bothers you, I just want you to know that you will just have to move out and that will be fine with me". He also claims he can smoke all he wants inside the building and asks why he needs to smoke outside.

This is also not even close to the first time I have told them to stop smoking.

Rent is paid in time and I have done nothing wrong so how can I stop this issue? And even if I do what can stop them from smoking more? I know they smoke at night when I can't detect them while asleep.

Answer:
 Does your lease guarantee that the building will be smoke free?

If your lease guarantees this (this isn't the same as saying you can't smoke in your apartment), you can sue your landlord for not abiding by the agreement.

If your lease does not guarantee this, then all you can really do is take the landlord up on the offer to break your lease. If he says you can do this without any penalties, then he is being very generous. Technically he could charge you any early termination fees in your lease.


Title: Naughty Talk Over Text from a Girl I Met on Reddit

Question:
So I was bored one night and decided to visit a Reddit meet up site. I connected with a girl and we have been talking over kik (anonymous texting service).

The chat is based in sexuality, and she sent me a few naughty pictures of herself... but we also talk about other stuff and are planning to meet.. in public of course.

Aside from the obvious safety implications (we will meet in public in a bar) are there any legal ramifications I could face as long as she is of age and no money is exchanged?

I am in New York City.

Answer: You are allowed to meet strangers.Answer #2: Don't sexually assault her? Don't impregnate her?


Title: in laws dropped a $6,000 debt on our shoulders and hid it from us for 2 years, what’s the best way to proceed?

Question:
so 6 years ago my MIL co-signed for a car for my husband (before we were married) when we moved out of state, they decided it was best for us to move with one less vehicle and she kept the car while we only used mine. they were supposed to refinance and move the vehicle into her name only. obviously never happened. 2 years ago we found out she was subleasing the car to his step sister. with our name on the car we knew we could be held liable if something happened so we asked that they either refinance or stop allowing her to have it in her possession. Fast forward 2 months and they didn’t listen and  she totaled it. They refused to keep us in the loop of what was going on, they even made him sign a document giving MIL full power of attorney and we were promised it was all taken care of. now it’s been 2 years since this happened and we went to finance my husband on a new truck to find out that there was a $6,000 balance left on it and it was never paid, went to collections, AND is now marked as a total loss on his credit score. Collections and debt papers all had gone to their house and they hid it from us.
Now my husband works with his dad, his dad got him a job that took our yearly salary from 20K to 100K. so maintaining a healthy relationship with them is a priority. Which I mention because I don’t want any recommendations on suing them. We need this debt removed from his credit reports, how should we proceed while spending the least amount out of pocket? Is it even possible to get it off his credit reports?

Answer: All he can do is pay off the debt. He could sue them for whatever they promised to pay once he does, but you made it clear you don't want to do that.


Title: Issues with a Pizza Driver. Insurance questions.

Question:
[deleted]
Topic:
Insurance

Answer:
 "in a weird place with insurance" what do you mean? What is your insurance saying? Are you absolutely certain he was a named driver on your policy?  Were there injuries in this accident?Answer #2: > Now we are just learning that Pizza delivery falls in a weird place with insurance and no one is really sure.

It's not weird at all. If you use your vehicle while you're on the clock (basically anything other than not commuting to and from work) then it's considered business use. Business use isn't covered under a personal auto policy. You needed to purchase a commercial auto policy.

> We've been tossed back and forth between commercial and personal insurance and we are completely lost.

What do you mean? Do you have a commercial auto policy too? Or are you referring to the pizza stores commercial insurance policy?

> My father is freaking out because he thinks this accident could cost us our house if the other party decides to sue for what they can get.

It's possible but unlikely. The vast majority of people want to get money quickly rather than go through a lengthy lawsuit. Quick money comes from insurance companies. It's more likely that they will just take whatever they can get from the pizza companies's insurance policy and call it a day.