Title: Night clubs and discrimination

Question:
(xpost /r/asklegal)
It's a well-known fact of city nightlife that clubs or bars prefer to let in better-dressed patrons, or those with a higher female-male ratio. These establishments live and die by their reputation, fostering a specific atmosphere through difficult to measure things like music and decoration, and this attention to detail extends to areas like gauging how disruptive a potential guest may be.

What's not acceptable is when this preference extends towards race, i.e. that a group of well-dressed white patrons would be able to get in at a lower cost / wait time than an equally well-dressed group of others. I have trouble seeing how the effect is any different from a "no coloreds" sign at an ice-cream parlor. Nightclubs are cultural institutions like any other, and these policies increase the racial stratification of our city, sending an explicit message that some are lower-valued than others.

It may be possible to build a case by:
*Measuring the distribution of races in the outside line vs inside the club to see who is let in
*Surveying patrons on what they were charged for entry (e.g. free for some, $120 bottle-service for others)
*Interviewing club bouncers or promoters on the policies set by management

Quick examples of this from yelp:
[link 1](https://www.yelp.com/biz/1-oak-new-york?hrid=TB7YbHSH411K84QnswAktA&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct))
[link 2](https://www.yelp.com/biz/1-oak-new-york?hrid=UlkN3cW_eEMhpYEjU-D6ig&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct))
[link 3](https://www.yelp.com/biz/one-and-one-new-york-3?hrid=yCwyhc_A9U3aGRd6FI6CTg&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct))

Potentially relevant legislation:
[1975 Racial discrimination act] (http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/rda1975202/s13.html) " It is unlawful...to refuse or fail on demand to supply those goods or services..."

Similar case:
[Houston](http://abc13.com/news/doj-files-lawsuit-against-operators-owners-of-houston-nightclub/1530999/)

Answer:
 Equal protection is sort of my area of expertise.

This is not a discrimination issue that you can equal protection to fight against as these clubs are not state actors and even by the most tenuous connection I doubt they would ever be found to be state actors.

That being said, there are individual statutes that can be used in situations of private discrimination. The problem with a discrimination case is that you must not only prove and discriminatory outcome or even a discriminatory action, you have to also prove discriminatory intent. You have to prove that the actions were done because of racism, not in spite of racism. That is very difficult to do. With the case of night clubs, I imagine the excuse would be they are basing decisions on socioeconomic status or based on how each individual is dressed. There are so many things they can say is their intent, that will make sense.

You can prove intent with circumstantial evidence but it is extremely difficult. Some things that can be used are a sudden change in policy, a history of invidious racism in the industry, etc. I don't think you'd be able to find any of that.


Title: If both parties refuse to testify

Question: A friend of mine got into a domestic dispute with her fiance. The police were called, it was a he said/she said matter. No witnesses other than my friend and her fiance. They pressed charges against each other, both were put in jail, bonded out the next day. Now they've been subpoenaed as witnesses against each other, both have lawyers who are wanting to get the charges dismissed because neither wishes to testify against the other. My friend recently was prescribed anti anxiety medication because of the case, in addition to a sleep aid and an anti depressant. She's not certain exactly what to do in regards to this case. Any advice I can pass on to her? Thank you.

Answer:
 A subpoena isn't a request. It is a court order. They don't get to  decide if they want to follow it or not. If they don't, they go back to jail for contempt of courtAnswer #2: > Any advice I can pass on to her?

Listen to her attorney.

They've been subpoenaed, so they are required to testify.


Title: [CA][divorce] Stocks owned before marriage; sold stocks during marriage; bought new stocks with proceeds; wife files for divorce. Are my new stocks separate property?

Answer:
 I think everyone else is giving you bad advice.  It's typically fairly simple:

Value of Account on date of marriage:  $100,000

Value of Account on date she files for divorce:  $200,000

$100K is separate property.  $100K (the gain) is marital property.

That's how it will most likely turn out.


Title: How was discriminating against people for being gay not considered gendered discrimination?

Question:
From what I understand, it's generally been held to be a form employment discrimination if you have different standards between genders. For example: allowing women to have long hair but not men.

How then, has the argument not been made, that the discrimination against gay people wasn't against the class of "gay" (which was unprotected until recently) but instead an unfair standard by which women were allowed to express attraction towards men, but men were not?

Answer:
 That was one way of looking at it.

Another way was that that the discrimination was against homosexuality, which wasn’t listed as a protected class.

The arguments went back and forth until this year, when the Supreme Court essentially adopted your version in Bostock v Clayton County.


Title: College teacher gives unethical assignment

Question: I dont think  this this would be appropriate for the normal legal advice reddit. the students were offered extra credit if they registered to vote for a particular party. Can  this  even be legal-CA-

Answer:
 Best place to start would be the college dean of students.  I suspect they will tell the teacher to knock it off.Answer #2: NAL, but this is offtopic and not the main sub, so I'm fine with giving my two cents: some quick google-fu says that [it's illegal to offer any incentive to vote at all](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2008-title42/html/USCODE-2008-title42-chap20-subchapI-A-sec1973i.htm), although this only applies to federal elections. I couldn't find anything specifically on California, but I did find [one of their pages](https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/publications-and-resources/guide-vr-drives/) which says that it's illegal to provide any sort of incentive to vote in a federal election. One ***might*** assume that their omission of anything state-level means that it's legal there. I also found [an article](https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2014/08/19/can-paying-people-to-vote-increase-voter-turnout-l-a-s-looking-into-it-and-the-answer-is-yes/?utm_term=.14c896dfd329) where the city council president of L.A. specifically mentions outright giving people money for voting in their mayoral elections.

All in all,  this is definitely super-illegal on a federal level. But my googling skills couldn't find any concrete links saying that it's illegal on the lower levels. My common sense still says that it's stupidly-illegal to give someone something in exchange for them voting a certain way. For obvious reasons.Answer #3: It may depend on this question: is the school public (like UC Berkeley) or private (like Stanford)? Answer #4: What class? I'm wondering if this is a test in ethics and she is seeing if someone will stand up to her for a learning moment.Answer #5: Contact FIRE and check their website for more information, they help defend freedom of speech on Campus:

https://www.thefire.org/resources/submit-a-case/

https://www.thefire.org/

https://www.thefire.org/campus-rights/

https://d28htnjz2elwuj.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/22101316/unprotected-speech.pdf
Answer #6: This is wildly inappropriate. There's doubtless something that forbids in the university's own rules. Start with a school authority figure like the dean.Answer #7: Can this question even be real?


Title: Just found out my roommate has TB (tuberculosis), he's a professional cook. What to do?

Question:
My roommate borrowed my computer the other day.  Apparently he logged in to his email, and never logged out.  So when I went to check my email today I found he was still logged in.  I did a little snooping, and discovered he told a friend of his that he (my roommate) has TB.  My roommate works in a hotel restaurant, and this email was from October 6th.

What I do not know: if he is on medications, what type of TB it is (he has had a persistent cough as long as I've known him), and if he has notified his employer.

He has not mentioned his TB to me, which isn't that surprising since he is a scumbag (he trolls Craigslist for dudes and sleeps with female prostitutes).  Yes, I know he's a piece of shit and I need to kick him out.

However, should I notify the health department? The police? His employer? Someone else? (Obviously this is a throwaway account, but I'll be checking back in).  Hotel is located in Kansas.

Edit 1: added location

Answer: You don't know if he has Latent TB Infection or TB Disease, right? Your best bet is probably to mind your own business here.


Title: [FL] Girlfriend left me and took our daughter. I’ve been supporting her to best of my abilities but can’t afford it, help please

Question:
My girlfriend and I have separated. She took our daughter and has moved in with other people. She has two children that are not mine along with ours. Until recently I had been supporting all of us. She’s living in a garage with hers/our children and is working as a babysitter sometimes. She has been basically making me pay her and all of her expenses and I have no way to continue doing this. I’m wanting to see about maybe getting custody of my daughter and possibly getting full custody. My second youngest daughter still lives with me and I work full time with my local Wounded Warriors as a system analyst. I have steady and suffiecent income to be able to support me and my daughter but with my ex basically having me pay for all of her bills too I can’t make ends meet.

What do I need to gather up if I want to find a lawyer to try getting custody. Is there really a chance with me being a single father ? What should I look for lawyer wise, is there one type to look for? I’m located in the Jacksonville area and can provide me info if it would be beneficial

Answer:
 1. Stop paying your ex's bills.
2. Contact a local family law attorney and get working on a custody plan.Answer #2: The idea that single fathers never get custody is a myth. The overwhelming amount of custody agreements result in some form of joint custody, the father just has to put the effort in.
The fact that some men believe they won't have a shot at custody means they won't even bother fighting for it so they won't get it thus perpetuating the myth that men have no shot at custody.

Of course, you're also unlikely to be awarded full custody unless there are extra circumstances with your ex that you didn't mention. Answer #3: Why are you paying her bills? You can just say no.

Yes, you have a chance of getting custody. The judge looks at the best interest of the child. You need an attorney who can build that case for you


Title: We're being evicted for failure to pay rent help

Question: Hi reddit please I need a clarification. My dad pays rent for a complex apartment but this month he couldn't pay. he received the 3 days notice which was due the 29th, he failed to pay that day so today the complex office sent a dude to tell us we're going to court for the whole eviction ordeal (again ffs), the first one we did the whole court thing and ended up just having to pay the month we owed and court fees and kept living in the same apt. however they didn't  extend our contract (1 year lease) instead we just kept paying monthly until now (btw this was in January) so my question is, if we don't have a contract can they still give us just 3 days to evacuate instead of 30 days? I'm sorry but I have no idea how this works tbh we just need a few days to pay the rent but i doubt they'll back off so I was thinking maybe we could argue they should've given us more time and just leave right away without going to court (I know it's an asshole thing to do but shit idk what else to do).

Answer:
 In Luxembourg, they're required to give you 90 days notice if they wish to terminate a month to month lease. If you're being evicted, they have to take you to court and the notice period is set by the magistrate, I believe.

(Locationbot doesn't seem to be working for this, the point of my post is that you need to post your location like the sidebar says or we can't help you.)


Title: I missed my connecting flight and was delayed by over 30 hours. Now the airline is offering me a 800 EUR voucher or 71 EUR compensation, but I don't want a voucher, is this legal?

Question:
First off, I live in Germany.

So in June I took a flight from Montreal (Canada) to Düsseldorf (Germany) with a layover in Iceland. Yes, I booked this as a single flight, not two separate flights. However, the first flight was delayed so I missed my connecting flight and had to spend 24 hours in Iceland until the next flight. Also, it turned out this airline (AL from now on) doesn't offer daily flights to Düsseldorf, so they sent me to Frankfurt instead (which is about 3 hours away) and I had to arrange my own transportation to get home, which cost me 71 Euros.

Now I read up on EU law regarding flight delays and I believe I am entitled to 600 Euros of compensation since the total delay to Düsseldorf was more than 30 hours and Montreal and Düsseldorf are significantly far apart. Also, while I was at the airport in Iceland an AL rep told me that they would refund the transportation costs from Frankfurt.

So I proceeded to claim 671 EUR through their claims process. It took forever for them to review the claim, but they accepted my claim was legit and offered me either
- a 750 EUR voucher for my next flight with this AL
- to proceed with the claims process (which I assumed meant getting my 671 EUR in cash)

I do not want a voucher from this AL, I have had terrible experience with them both times I was with them and also their flights are so cheap that I can't imagine spending 750 EUR on a single flight. So I proceeded with the claims process and detailed why I was entitled to 671 EUR (600 from EU law and 71 for transportation), also included the bill for the train ticket.

Now today (about 4 weeks later), I got another email saying that they accepted a total compensation of 71 EUR. I logged into my claims and was presented with an offer of either

- an 800 EUR voucher (I still don't want it)
- to proceed with the claim process

Now to make this clear, on the claim management website it doesn't say how much money I am entitled to, it only says "proceed with the claim, if you are entitled to compensation you will get it". In an email they said I am entitled to 71 EUR, but I believe I am actually entitled to 671 EUR.

Also, why would they offer an 800 EUR voucher if I am only entitled to 71 EUR? I am kind of scared to proceed with the claims process because I don't want to lose the 600 EUR. If I am in fact not entitled to the 600 EUR, I'd take the voucher instead.

So yeah, do they have any grounds to refuse the 600 EUR to me? What do I do if they refuse to pay? Do I have to lawyer up?

Answer:
 Just turn down the voucher, point out the law, and ask for the full payment. It's regulation 261/2004.

They will probably keep giving you the run  arround for a while. You can try contacting the reglitory body for the airline. It different by country/airline, so Google it.Answer #2: I had no issues claiming the penalty from Air Canada; EU to Canada over 8 hour delay.

It took a week for them to respond but I got the 600 euro.  I can’t be certain why I was successful but I mentioned the following in my email:

Regulation name
Class of flight (in my case 3)

They pushed some shitty vouchers on all the passengers when we landed.Answer #3: You should be able to get the amount owed under 261/2004 in cash. Anecdotally, it feels like it's pretty common for airlines to give the run-around on claims.  If you are unsuccessful going through their claims process/they keep pushing the voucher, there are also arbitration platforms online that are binding on the airline (at least for EU law purposes).  You submit the information there, including background and convos with the airline, and they handle the process for you.  There is no fee involved.  I (and others on my flight) was able to successfully receive compensation through one of these sites for a diversion + delay after Norwegian denied each of our initial claims through their claims process. Good luck!Answer #4: You miss the important fact, was this an EU airline or not?  If it wasn't as the flight was to the EU then you cannot use EU rules.


Title: Employer check bounced

Question:
My wife got paid on the 28 of June and her paycheck was like 550. We mobile deposited it on July 5. Yesterday the check bounced and they removed 550 from our bank account which brought us to a negative balance. I check my account balance every morning at 9am and at that time we were fine. Sometime during the day after I checked the money was removed. In addition to, we have 15 transactions of $25 each that were made yesterday and this morning before we found out. When I checked today and saw my account balance at a negative number I called my bank to inquire about the withdrawal. They confirmed it was my wives employer. I understand that the employer will need to make it right but will they be required to pay for all the overdraft charged equalling almost $400 in addition to the $550 check?
Topic:
Employment Law

Answer: Your employer is liable for those fees that they caused you by failing to pay you when promised, but you'll have to sue them to recover the money, which can set you back money and time to do and a judgment doesn't guarantee prompt payment.


Title: Suing nail salon and having my toe cut open

Question:
Hi! Sorry for formatting problems, I’m on mobile.

So in mid February I got a pedicure, and the woman doing it cut me with one of the tools. I thought nothing of it, because since it’s a nice salon, they must sanitize their tools right!? I saw her pull the tools out of a plastic drawer bin but I thought they were probably clean.

My big toe on my left foot started hurting a few days after I got the pedicure, but I just thought I was getting an ingrown or something. Slowly it started getting swollen, and yesterday puss started to ooze out of it.

I went to the ER instead of working on a huge project due Monday, and since I’m in university, I can’t exactly miss doing any work. They had to cut my toe open to get all of the puss out. I can barely walk now, and I have to miss class because I am in pain since I got this procedure done.

Would I be able to possibly sue the nail salon for not sanitizing their tools and giving me an infection that’s costing me my gpa?

Answer:
 Can you prove it was the unsanitary tool that caused the infection? And not maybe your unsanitary shower or socks or shoes?Answer #2: It's "pus" not "puss". The former is a bodily fluid while the latter is slang for vagina. I hope puss doesn't ooze from your toe.

I don't want to be harsh but being in pain isn't an excuse for missing class or for receiving poor grades. Life is remarkably unfair. Blaming someone, even if they wronged you, won't make it any fairer or help you. What I'm trying to say is that "costing me my GPA" isn't a thing.

You *can* sue them for negligence or something like it because they injured you. But to be successful you would have to prove that they actually injured you. Could you do that?

No one doubts that you were injured. The problem is proving they are responsible. Try calling personal injury attorneys and talk with them.Answer #3: So it has been almost 2 months? How can you be sure the salon is the cause? Generally infections set it quicker than that. A cut shouldn't have even been open that long.

I'm sorry you are going through this. I hope your toe gets better soon.Answer #4: Possibly. You would need to have to prove that the infection was as a result of what happened. It would also need to be worthwhile to do so. A few days toe pain may not be worth the hassle.


Title: 911 Legislation Law Not Upheld In New Jersey Court?

Question:
I am an 18 year old college student that got caught for underage drinking on campus. This campus is public property to the state of new jersey. The story goes, I was walking with a friend around campus drunk(because i a stupid and dumb like that... I know i messed up i just want the law upheld.)

The friend was very intoxicated and proceeded to break down and cry because that is what some drunk people do. We are in the middle of the parking lot and wide open space and it was very easy for us to get caught. She was very drunk and refused to go back and started to break down and cry. I stayed with her for about five minutes while i tried to comfort her but she still refused to move. That is when the CA'S came outside to see if we are okay.

(CA=Student worker) I told the student worker that we were not and i proceeded to call the police for her because i was afraid she had alcohol poisoning. I stated my name and location to Campus Police when they arrived at the location. Right after Police arrive Campus EMS also arrived. I was very cooperative with both the Campus police and Campus EMS giving all my information.

Campus EMS test my very drunk friend and deemed that the Real EMS (from the hospital) should come and check her out. I also told them all the information I had( How much we drank, where we lived on campus...etc..). After maybe a half a hour later my friend reject to go to the hospital and refusing any more medical assistance.

 After EMS Left and the police left i waited for her parents to pick her up and went back to my dorm room. The next week i was summonsed to court for the underage drinking charge. The campus cop told me that if i told the prosecutor all of the things i did i would get off because of the 911 Legislation Law.

 At court i talked to the prosecutor about the deal and basically after arguing back and forth for about 2 hours she said that she will not go along with the deal because my friend refused to go to the hospital?! I have the exact law here and i will probably paste it below and it says stay with the drunk person until MEDICAL ASSISTANCE arrive.

Isnt EMS(emergency Medical services) Considered Medical assistance or am i going crazy. I refused the plea deal with the Prosecutor and got a public defender for the case.  the court date is in three weeks.

Was i wrong to do this? Or am I in the right? Please help me any advice will be greatly appreciated. THANKS!!

Actual Law from the Book

Under the committee substitute, an underage person and one or
two other persons are immune from prosecution under these underage
drinking laws if:

(1) one of the underage persons called 9-1-1 and reported that
another underage person was in need of medical assistance due to
alcohol consumption;

 (2) the underage person who called 9-1-1 and, if applicable, one or
two other persons acting in concert with the underage person who
called 9-1-1 provided each of their names to the 9-1-1 operator;

 (3) the underage person was the first person to make the 9-1-1
report; and

(4) the underage person and, if applicable, one or two other
persons acting in concert with the underage person who made the

2

9-1-1 call remained on the scene with the person under the legal age in
need of medical assistance until assistance arrived and cooperated with
medical assistance and law enforcement personnel on the scene.

 The committee substitute also provides immunity for the underage
person who receives medical assistance.

The committee substitute is modeled after Colorado’s statute
providing immunity for underage possession or consumption of
alcoholic beverages if the underage person calls for medical assistance
under the conditions set forth in the bill.

Pamphlet on law

http://www.ncaddnj.org/file.axd?file=2010%2F11%2F911+lifeline+legislation.pdf

Topic:
Alcohol Related Other than DUI

Answer:
 You know,  this is a rarity for this sub, but i actually think you have a good argument.  That being said,  if this ever went to a trial anything can happen at trial,  regardless of how great your position is.  Follow the advice of your attorney.

For what it's worth,  regardless of outcome you did the right thing.


Title: Electric account opened in my name at 14 years old, no ruining my credit [OH and Mo]

Question: An electric account was opened in my name in Missouri when I was just 14. They stopped making payments and the debt was sent to collections. I just noticed a few months ago when I found out my credit score was horrible. I contacted the company and told them that it was fraudulent but they refused to take the charges off. What can I do?

Answer:
 Next step is to contact the credit bureau and try to have them remove it on their end.

It will be pretty easy to prove you were underage when the account was opened. If they advise you to file a police report for identity theft, do it.Answer #2: Have you talked to your parents about it?Answer #3: Go to the police station, file a report, sent a copy to the creditor and the credit report agency.Answer #4: Who opened the account?Answer #5: You could try complaining to these folks...

https://psc.mo.gov/

...ideally in writing, and ideally keeping copies of all correspondence for future reference.


Title: I bought a dryer with a warranty, but the seller is refusing to take my calls (KY)

Question:
A few weeks ago, April 11th to be exact, I bought a dryer from a gentleman on a Facebook sale group. It was used, but the listing said that he included a 30 day warranty on all purchases from his shop. He showed up to my house the same day with the dryer, it was in a little rougher shape cosmetically than the pictures showed, but he hooked it up and ran it to show me it worked fine. He and his partner that ran the repair shop were both super courteous and even offered to haul our old dryer off for us. I paid him an extra ten dollars as a thank you for hooking the dryer up and taking the old one off. He wrote out the warranty with the date, his name, the item purchased and cost, his phone number, and a place for me to sign.

For the first two or so weeks, it worked fine. About a week ago my girlfriend noticed that the clothes weren't getting dry, even when she turned it on its hottest and longest run times. I gave him a call, told him the issue, and he said he would have to check what he had available to replace it with and would call me back within 48 hours. 72 hours passed and he made no attempt to contact me, so I called back. When I told him who I was, he hung up, and since then he hasn't answered any of my calls. I gave my mom his number, he answered, but when my mom mentioned the word dryer, he hung up on her and now won't answer or return her calls.

I understand that anytime you buy something, especially used, through a private seller, you are taking a risk. I just want to know if there is anything that I can do since he did write out the warranty, or if I am just out the money I spent and back to not having a dryer? I wanted to leave him a message and threaten legal action, but I wasn't sure if the warranty he gave me was legally binding because in the research I did on my own, the only thing I found regarding Kentucky warranty laws pertained to cars and lemon laws.

Answer:
 > He wrote out the warranty

What exactly does the warranty say?


Title: Red flags in selling car, hope this is right subreddit for help

Question:
For a little background my brother is trying to sell his car and he got a response from someone that is interested in it. After going back and forth the guy seemed really into it and sent a check for the car plug probable moving costs (he never came to check it out himself as he is out of state) and we figure maybe he is a collector or something and wanted to see how it pans out. Then when the check came there were a few things that started to concern us, first was the address it was mailed from was from some gas and oil company and thought maybe he sent it while at work, then opened it and it looks to be a business check but from a different company that looks to be coil coating company from website, but has a different state from where it was mailed. The check has the company name and address and some name that was printed on but no legible name of person and he hasn't sent his contact info.

So to me this seems like it is getting a little sketchy and I think he should move on to try and find a local buyer he can meet in person, but someone else says he should go ahead and deposit it and sell the car. One of my main worries is this guy is using multiple companies to kind of hide is identity and try to scam out a free car or wondering if chances the check is fake/stolen, who knows. Any advice would be helpful and if this is wrong place please point me the right way.

Answer: Ten thousand percent a scam.


Title: landlord faked receipts to keep more of my deposit.

Question:
I lived in a home in Texas for 2 years and me an my wife are both professional people.  Landlord was always a dick, never wanted to fix things so we moved out.  Deposit was 2K.  We left the home in good condition and had it professional cleaned.  We were expecting 400 bucks for little stuff.  He ended up charging use 1500 for repairs.  I asked for receipts and 2 looked fishy.  There was no name or address on one so I googled the name and got an address.  I lone guy who does repair.  I should him the receipt and he denies every doing that work.  Furthermore, he stated that he had done work for my landlord in the past but the writing on the receipt was not his.  What can I do

tl;dr  landlord faked home improvement receipts to keep more of my deposit.  Verified with the name on one of the receipts

Answer: You can sue in small claims to dispute the amounts.  Will this guy show up to testify that he didn't do the work?


Title: Ticket for Skateboarding

Question: I'm currently attending college in California and was skating from the parking lot to class. I wasn't doing tricks, just riding to class. It was just a sidewalk on the way to school and there were no class rooms around. I've seen countless people skate to class on this side walk before and have never seen any signs around before. When skating to class, there was a new sign displayed saying "no skateboarding". I got off my board and began walking. After about 5 steps, a cop comes rolling up on his bike telling me to follow him. I tried telling him that I didn't know and I got off my board the second I saw the sign, but he didn't care. He had a body cam on him as he wrote me my ticket. Is there any way I can win this fight in court? I really don't have the money to pay for a ticket.

Answer:
 In some places, when new signs are posted there's a lenience period before anything is actually enforced. Try and find out the exact date that those signs were posted. If they were put up 30 minutes before you got to "commute" that you've been doing regularly it might help. Answer #2: Depends: where there any signs you could have seen before that sign?
Did you walk at the time you passed the sign?


Title: About to be charged 15,000$ for medical procedure while lacking insurance.

Question:
About two weeks ago I fell on my elbow. I waited quite a while to get it checked out because I thought it was simply bruised. As it turns out, my humerus is shattered.

By a massive stroke of bad luck, my dad decided to renegotiate our insurance this month, and I have no health insurance. I go to university, but found out that I have no chance to get on the university student health plan.

The Doctor I talked to said that I need to get major surgery this week. From the estimate he gave me and from what I've found, its going to cost over 15,000$. I cannot sue my dad, as I am a freshman and need his help with collage.

I have very little money to my name, and he works as a carpenter and will struggle very much with the cost. I need the surgery this week, and I know its asking a lot, but can anyone give me some advice?

Answer:
 Something's missing. Your dad renegotiating your insurance wouldn't typically result in a lapse in coverage, unless he just cancelled it entirely.

You may be able to get your prior coverage reinstated, but that depends entirely on your plan/state, and ability to work collaboratively with your dad (and possibly his broker/employer). Suggest you try /r/insurance/ for that.

If you meet the criteria to be declared legally indigent, find out what hospital in your area is responsible for indigent care and go to the ER. They'll take it from there.


Title: Female carrying child addicted to heroin.

Question:
I have recently found out that the girl that is 10 weeks pregnant with (potentially) my child is addicted to heroin. I've let her parents know about the situation. Apparently this isn't the first time she has been on heroin. She was addicted not even a year ago, and this time the use can date back months. I've saved a screenshot of her googling how to pass a heroin drug tests. I've also spoke to the guy she was getting the heroin from, and he confirmed it via phone call. I have Facebook messages from people her and the guy were hanging out with stating she was too high to hold conversations sometimes. The people they were hanging out with had to ask her to stop coming over because it was so bad.

I guess my question is what can I do legally at this time to try to get her into rehab. I've told her mom, but her parents feel as though they can handle this themselves. They seem to be making light of how bad the situation is. I've been thinking of speaking with a lawyer, but at this time, I don't even know if there is anything for me to do.

Answer:
 You can do nothing. Assuming she is an adult she doesn't have to go to rehab if she doesn't want toAnswer #2: You can’t do anything to get her into rehab against her will.  To answer another popular question now, you have no right to be involved in her medical care or be present at the birth or in her hospital room.

You can talk to a lawyer now about the best way to determine paternity and file for custody once the baby is born.

Talk to that lawyer with experience in your jurisdiction (and you have time to consult several) about the best way to notify CPS and hopefully get drug testing done in the hospital.  You may be able to get a home study or other paperwork for CPS done in advance; you can always take some parenting and infant care classes to show your dedication to being a good parent.Answer #3: You have no say as to whether she goes to rehab or not.

If she is a minor, her parents can send her to rehab. If she is an adult, her parents have no say as to whether she goes to rehab.

You getting a lawyer won’t change anything. Wait for the baby to be born. If you want custody, get a paternity test. Hire an attorney. And file a petition to get full custody of the child. Her heroin or other drug use will be relevant in such a hearing.


Title: I’m dumb.

Question:
Just got pulled going 102 in a 60. Have to go to court to resolve anything. Wondering what the possible repercussions are should I be prosecuted to the max. Besides a huge fine of course. In Florida, around Tallahassee.
Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer: Get an attorney.  This is more than a simple speeding ticket.  Reckless driving, criminal charges are possible.


Title: Utility left property behind, when can I dispose of it?

Question:
Location: Pennsylvania

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Last week an ISP left a note on my door saying they will be working within the easement on my land.  They did so the next day but they left a generator chained to a telephone pole as well as some other thing with a plastic case and coax wires.  I called them and they sent out a tech who knocked on the door then left.  I called them back and they stated they will contact management about it.  I have little faith in them rectifying this problem.  They have a right to access the easement, not to store their junk on it.  I have already had to mow around the items and I'm sure the grass below them is dying.  At what point can I go cut the chain and dispose of the items?

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My current plan is to wait another few days then send a certified letter telling them to remove them.  In it I'll give them 10 days from the receipt of the letter to do so or it will be considered abandoned.  Anything else I should do?

Answer:
 >At what point can I go cut the chain and dispose of the items?

Likely never. What exactly does your title say about this easement? It would be a bad idea to dispose of their likely expensive equipment. The letter is a good idea, but again, just because they don't do what you say, doesn't mean you get to throw away their stuff left in their easement.


Title: Someone planning to buy my car crashed it. Now they are not okay.

Question:
State of Georgia.

I was planning on selling a car to a friend of a friend (we'll go with friend A and their friend, Friend B). The key was given to friend A to allow for the car to be moved/towed to a shop. Friend B got some repairs made in order to get the emissions done so it could be regiestered (a requirement here).

When friend B got repairs done, they apparently started driving it at work (newspaper delivery) despite only having permission to move the vehicle. The car was insured under me.

Last night friend B drove my car, unregistered, into a lake. They are on life support.

No bill of sale was even drafted at this point, friend B did not put their own insurance on the vehicle to my knowledge, and I'm certain insurance did not cover vehicle being used for commercial purposes. Only consent was to move the vehicle to a mechanic and to get emissions tested.

What am I responsible for? What do I need to do?!

Edit: location added at top

Answer:
 Your support is very illogical. Why would B repair your car?

Call your insurance and see what the options are. But your story does not make sense.


Title: My housemate is bringing a violent person into our home and I fear for my girlfriend's safety.

Question:
My girlfriend and I moved in here February first. Our friend, let's say Karen, invited us to come live in the house her mom owns, we would split the rent and have our own room. The mother is aware we live there and we've met her, let's call her Vera, several times.

Shortly after we moved in, Karen started bringing over a new girlfriend, let's call her asshole. From day one she's been loud and obnoxious, late into the morning, but look I can tolerate annoying people, and I don't want to tell Karen whom she can and can't bring into her home.

Things very quickly went South, asshole started getting rude, demanding we clean the house and keep other things in certain ways, even though she doesn't live there. She always loudly proclaims it's not our house, it's Karen's, when in reality, it's Karen's mom's house and we are all legal tenants. She's also very loud and aggressive with Karen, making me fear for Karen's safety.

We'll bring us to a couple of days ago, everyone is drunk except me, I can't drink for medical reasons. Asshole starts yelling at my girlfriend about something, and by the time I get downstairs to see what's happy, asshole grabs my girlfriend and starts choking her. I stepped in the middle and told her, get the fuck out of my house, to which she said, it isn't your house, it's Karen. Karen watched the whole thing happen and didn't have anything to say. They both went upstairs.

Later, my girlfriend is heading to her room and gets jumped in the hallway. Asshole hit her and choked her until a friend of ours stepped in and got my girlfriend free. Asshole and Karen left and we didn't see her for a few days. Karen defends asshole adamantly, saying it's our fault because asshole heard the awful things my girlfriend says about her (she does in fact make comments when asshole is being an asshole). We came home last night to find a pile of dog shit that they put on top of a pile of our cloths. Even heard them in the hallway discussing how funny it was.

Well, last night I heard from Vera, who hasn't heard from Karen and wants her rent. I told her we have things to talk about, and we are meeting up tonight. I intend to tell her everything about the violence, drug use, the fact Karen hasn't gone to work in three months and that's why she doesn't have rent, the destruction and theft of our property.

I guess my question is, what is my legal recourse, if anything? We plan to move at the end of the month but we don't want all of our stuff ruined or stolen in the meantime. We live in Pennsylvania where landlord tenant laws seem to be kinda strict, and I truly feel abused by our landlords daughter, I feel like we live in an unsafe, hostile environment provided to us by our landlords daughter. Is there anything I can do?

Answer:
 I'm going to echo what others have said, and report these incidents to the police. Asshole is abusive and controlling, and is a danger to Karen and yourselves. It really sounds like she has manipulated Karen, and is showing textbook features of an abuser. Definitely speak to her mom about your concerns, and possibly look into a restraining order if possible. Answer #2: Get at least your more valuable items secured or away from the property discreetly before you announce you are leaving.

Limit your contact with these people.

Take pictures of EVERYTHING as it is in the rental, right now.  Don't do any of this with a-hole around.

When you move, limit contact as much as you can, when and where possible.Answer #3: Run bro.

*- Official Legal Advice*


Title: Looking to sue my high school, what steps should I take

Question: I live in NY. I certainly have a case, I have been targeted by administrators at my school unfairly and suspended for an unholy amount of time. I am looking to sue for Emotional Distress, Preventing to further my education, and excessive punishment. I went to appeal my suspension at a "school court" hearing and they ended up giving me 5 more days. The principal even admitted that they had no proof to certain things I did, but because I am under the roof of the school, it doesn't matter. I recorded my hearing in which the assistant principal lied under oath. My parents are teachers at a neighboring school district so they don't want to get involved to hurt their image even though have been out of school for almost a month already and am behind in all my classes so I have to do this myself. Thank you.

Answer:
 >I am looking to sue for Emotional Distress

I doubt that you will hear this, but I will plant the seed anyway.  You might want to consider talking to your school counselor about the emotional distress that you are feeling.  If you are open to it, then therapy might go a long way to helping you understand your responses to, and contribution to, the swirling world of chaos around you...


Title: Made a sale on a fraudulent credit card by accident, how liable am I? Details in post.

Question:
I'm an international student currently working a part time job in Canada. I've been following regulations to the T until now and have been a great member of society.

A few weeks ago someone calls my shop and asks to buy some goods and they turn out to be more than a thousand dollars and do so on a credit card, they then send their "gardener" to pickup the goods and sign on their behalf. While on the phone with them they tell me explicitly that they allow their "gardener" to sign for them.

While making the purchase I take down the address, name and phone number of the caller.

Said "gardener" comes into shop and signs and takes goods, I check identity using their government ID and let them leave.

After sometime, I call back and ask the number if they received the goods and they say that they did.

My boss texts me this morning about shifts and mentions that the card was stolen and he needs me to remember everything about this incident.

What might happen from this point on? I have exams so I work next week, is there anything I can do to distance myself from this as much as possible. Please offer some general advice so  that this just becomes an event in the past and doesn't affect me financially or with time etc.

Best way to go forward.

Cheers

Answer:
 You aren't liable for the money.  If your employer believes you are a poor employee, they may fire you.  If the name on the credit card is John Smith, you should only be selling to John Smith and not any "gardener".

If the person had a real ID for John Smith or whatever, the police may be interested to know.  The phone number will also be of interest.


Title: Can my Mom kick me out at 17 if I have a Dad I can go to?

Question: My parents divorced when I was younger. My mom had majority custody. I’m 17 and she just moved her boyfriend of 5 months in and his 19 year old daughter. My mom and I got into an argument (which I over reacted in so I do feel responsible for that) but her boyfriend automatically jumped in and started screaming at me. He then mocked me for crying, like actually making baby noises at me. He told me to get out. My mom is telling me to get out as well. I am able to live with my dad, but it is far from my work and would honestly be inconvenient. Can my mom legally kick me out right now?

Answer:
 She can't kick you out until you're 18.  Even then, she needs to follow your state's eviction procedures which usually means giving you at least a month's notice.

If she locks you out etc., call the police to be let back in.

For an illegal eviction after you're 18, you can sue her for any reasonable expenses you incur (hotel stays, other place rent, moving and storage costs etc.).


Title: I was depressed and failed out, school did not handle it well and all but told me not to medically withdraw. I feel abused and they want thousands of dollars

Question:
In 2016 i was in the worst depression in my life. The kind where you eat and go back to bed, sometimes I didn't even eat, and that's about all i did.

I have medical documentation from that time saying i was functionally impaired. I wanted to medically withdraw, but was told by a desk jockey at the dean of students office (through 4-5 phone calls/emails) that if i did so i would lose my meal plan, my only source of food, as i was flat broke.

So in my mentally ill state (i would even say under duress) i decided not to medically withdraw. I failed all classes, because i never even went to day 1. So they say i owe them well over 10k for it.

The desk jockey i was communicating with apparently was wrong, because later they tried to say i would not have lost my meal plan, and that there were no signs or evidence that I had tried to withdraw.

I have almost a decade of medical records, transcipts, and (precious few) emails that paint a different story entirely. I have no documentation of them telling me i would lose my meal plan unfortunetly, and I didn't save the most damning emails where I told the office of financial aid and the dean of students office that I was having suicidal ideations because of my depression. But I feel like nobody has listened to me or cares and that I made a terrible mistake when I was vulnerable and wounded. And i have at least some decent weight in a paper trail.

I'm not sure what I can do. Paying them monthly for the next 9 years isnt an option. Im still struggling to this day. My income is still nil.

This was in Texas, it has been suggested I complain either directly to the school again or to the Texas Department of Education. Or that i lawyer up. With what money?

I don't expect a miracle, but I'd appreciate some input.

Thank you in advance.

Answer:
 So you didn't go to classes, didn't withdraw, used your meal plan, and failed out of college.

Technically, since you could still go to your classes, buy textbooks, take tests, most colleges would state your status as "attending". They wouldn't really have any information otherwise.

>And i have at least some decent weight in a paper trail.

>that there were no signs or evidence that I had tried to withdraw.

What do you have? Do you have a statement, written, saying "I'd like to withdraw/drop out/request medical postponement from college X?"


Title: Am I in the will? (Georgia)

Question:
My paternal grandmother passed away years ago. I was supposed to be in the will. I'm assuming the estate was not distributed due to her husband (My step-grandfather) still being alive.

My step-grandfather passed away a little over 30 days ago. My step-grandfather and paternal grandmother had one daughter (my half-aunt).

My mother says that a few years ago my dad and his siblings all signed some paperwork that would let them "do whatever they wanted" with the will.

My half-aunt had her dad (my step gf) sell his house and move in with her before he died.

Rumors are abundant.

So, without asking the executor, how do I find out if I'm in the will?

Also, would it be possible that my half-aunt 'spent all the money'?

I'm not particularly worried about it. I'd just like to settle the rumors. Also my father and mother could really use the money right now.

Answer: The estate of your grandmother was likely distributed to her husband and thus all property from that estate became his. The question you should be asking is whether you are in your step-grandfather's will not your grandmother's. If she was entitled to the money, then she could do whatever she want with it after all creditors who made claims had been paid off.


Title: [Florida] Landlord is being foreclosed on, bank "seeks to add [me and my roommate] to the complaint", what does this mean to me?

Question:
For a few months our property manager "kept forgetting" to send us our new lease while a collection agency was posting vague notices for the owner on the door. We continued to pay rent until finally the PM told us she wont be collecting rent because the house is being foreclosed, but we don't have to leave until we are given notice. My stuff is in boxes and I'm just looking for a new place to go, because I'm leaving town for a few months anyway starting this weekend. It's been like a month and a half.

Today we both get packets from the bank's legal people stating that "the defendant, [me], might hold some interest in said property as a tenant subject to oral or written lease agreement by and between the Defendants, ..."

I have no lease agreement and really just want to leave. Is the bank alleging that I may have a lease agreement that I need to fulfill with them? I really want no part in this and I really don't understand my role in the case. Plus I'm leaving town so going to court in Florida this summer would cost me hundreds of dollars in travel and lost work hours. What does this mean to me and what exactly is even expected of me?

Answer:
 A lease is a legal interest in property.  You currently have a right to possess and occupy the property.  That interest lasts until the end of your lease -- or -- immediately upon the house being sold in a tax sale or foreclosure sale.

So a foreclosure action against the homeowner will impact your legal rights.  As such, it's good form to name all interested parties in the suit so that everyone's (yours and homeowner's) legal rights can be settled in one go.

Details:  A property owner can only confer an "estate" (interest in property) equal to or less than what he himself possesses.  When a homeowner sells a property (even in a short sale), common law property rules require the homeowner to sell the property with the leases intact, or negotiate some kind of other arrangements with lessees (you).

However, when the homeowner is dispossessed -- through tax seizure or foreclosure -- that rule doesn't apply, generally.  The homeowner lost his interest before the sale, so any derivative estates (like your lease agreement) are extinguished on the spot.

Most states have some kind of minimum notice requirement to tenants of foreclosed homes.

And the bank almost certainly does *not* want to hold you to the lease. They want the property to be free of encumbrances -- to the extent possible, given the notice requirements -- when it goes up for auction.


Title: Friend ran a stop sign and hit a car. He tested positive for pot and had 6g of hash on him and they found 4 plants at his place. The other driver is dead. Do you think he will get bail and what is he looking at for this?

Question: Indiana, USA.

Answer:
 The other driver is dead?

Well I think bail is the least of  your friends problems here.

He's looking at, at minimum a level 5 felony. Up to 6 years and a $10K fine plus he could be sued by the dead person's relatives.


Title: [VT] got caught living on someone else's land

Question:
I was recently caught tresspassing on someone elses land

basically been homeless a few years, got the good idea to live somewhere private... scoped out a place I thougth nobody got to ever and lived there for 4 and a half months without being seen... but i woke up to a bunch of police surrounding me the other day and they took me away in handcuffs

they said theyd destroy my place that i worked super hard on but thats okay... I dont know how to go about getting my sentimental items from my home

I dont know who to contact or what to do

Answer: Did you build a shelter in the woods, or sleep in an abandoned building? Or were you just camping on someone else's forest?Answer #2: Are you squatting in a structure, or did you live in a shack you built on someone else's land?


Title: Someone threatening to dox me over sexual fantasies, need advice!

Question:
(In the US, UT)

So I will come off as a terrible person but I need some advice, so I'll explain first where it comes from.

I met a woman on a dating website, we start talking and exchange numbers. Things get sexy and I tell her a fantasy...

Now the background: when I was a kid I was molested by a neighbor, it caused a lot of damage and as a therapist put it I may have put sexual trust and attraction in my mom as a way to cope with losing that attraction everywhere else.

Back to the issue... so I tell her I've had a sexual experience with my step-mom, never gave details or entirely insinuated it was sex. I shouldn't have done that. It was wrong. I need help and I understand this, I've also never had any kind of sexual experience with a parent and I don't even have a step-mom.

So she says she works in the government and will be sending this conversation to my dad. I explain it's just a fantasy, I explain that I have been to therapy and it's coming from my molestation.

She's not having it, I look into my state's laws and threatening to release texts or personal information to any third party, family included is a 3rd degree felony.

I let her know this, stating that we should just forget this, never threatening her with any legal recourse or otherwise.

I have ceased contact and she left it at she is most definitely planning on doing so.

Is this really against the law like I'm thinking? What can I do? I would much rather not have to deal with explaining to my dad why someone would think I banged my mom, though I'm sure he would completely understand the psychological issues causing that. I would rather just forget about this and stop feeling anxiety. Thanks for any help!

Answer:
 1.  Having sex with your parent isn't a crime, for the child.  Incest is illegal, as is child abuse, but the child is considered the victim.

2.  Having fantasies isn't a crime either.

3.  What do you think your father would do if some random stranger contacted him and said that his son had an affair with his step mom?  I'm fairly sure my father would assume the caller was a nutbag and ignore it.

4.  I'm guessing that it's a scam.


Title: Suing for mental suffering/anguish [Ontario, Canada]

Question:
Pretty simple question and unable to find a clear cut answer, what would I need to prove to successfully sue for mental suffering/anguish/trauma in the province of Ontario?
Topic:
Other Civil Matters

Answer: Oh god, here we go again.


Title: I need to break a lease because my disability has gotten severely worse, and I need to move back in with my parents. What can I do? [San Diego]

Question: I [21] moved to san diego for school, but my PTSD (from a car accident in 2016) has gotten so severe that I can't function and had to drop out of school. I need to move back home with my parents to receive the care that I need, but my lease doesn't end until August 2018. I've given my landlord notice that I'm moving out this weekend, and I've paid this month's rent. She hasn't said anything other than that she's going to contact the Apartment Owner's Association. I really can't afford this apartment and treatment, my parents are already going broke because of all of the treatment I've needed so far. Is there anything I can do to avoid paying over $1200 a month on an apartment I can't live in?

Answer: You can find a sublet or work something out with your ll or look at bankruptcy do you have any other debts? Any income?


Title: Is it legal for me to cut off contact with everyone and disappear?

Question:
I'm 18, female, college freshman. I don't think this life is for me, and I want to move to Canada. I'm currently in New York right now. I was thinking of just trying to get through the border since I hear it is relatively not too difficult to get from US to Canada. I have a passport, but I don't want people to find me. I figure there's enough "hiking trials" through the woods to get into Canada.

I also should have enough cash to last a few months until I find a job or something.

I just want to make sure it's legal for me to suddenly disappear. Like I'll leave my phone and computers and identification, dye my hair, take some money and go. I don't want police to go searching for me and think that I got killed or abducted or something.

Thanks.

Answer:
 it's legal to attempt to disappear, but it would not be legal for you to go to canada in that way. you'd need your passport to go; it would be illegal for you to work; and you'd only be allowed a limited stay without a visa, which you can't get very easily. without a definite plan for both what you're doing there and when you're coming back, they'd probably refuse you entry at the border.Answer #2: It's not legal to sneak into a country past border patrol.  It's not legal to be employed without identification.  It's not legal to avoid taxes by staying off the grid.

4/10, mildly creative troll.Answer #3: You're an adult.  You can go where you please and not tell a soul about it if that's your wish.

>I don't want police to go searching for me and think that I got killed or abducted or something.

Unfortunately, that's out of your control.  Generally, loved ones and others close to you will be concerned that you just vanished off the face of the earth.  It wouldn't be surprising for them to eventually notify the authorities.


Title: Employer denying ADA reasonable accommodation based on out dated information?

Question:
I've had some issue with my employer about my disability that makes it difficult for me drive at time and other times to even get out of bed. These episodes are pretty rare now but when they crop up, I easily lose 20 hours in one go.

I requested initially to be allowed to work from home on an as needed basis, likely less than once a month, during flares. I also requested to discuss an alternative schedule during overtime periods so as not to exacerbate my condition, mostly just requesting the ability to spread out some of those hours to other periods.during the year.

They denied my first request by saying that they had adopted new policies that prevented all of the above. They then harassed me weekly for an entire month only stopping after I consulted a lawyer and filed an EEOC charge. Since then, they've requested official documentation from my doctor to determine what reasonable accommodations they might provide. Today I received that response.

The response stated that they felt I didn't have a disability that effected my ability to work based on a release to work from the prior year, not based on the documentation I had just provided from my doctor. They stated that I had to get all hours even if that meant working nights and weekends to make up these hours. They then stated that I couldn't work from home because my position requires too much supervision even though I rarely even see other people at work because I primarily work on solo projects. They're final solution was to buy me a reclining chair for my office in case I needed to rest while at work and offer me a part time position with reduced pay.

Can they just negate the current advice of my doctor for a work release from over a year ago?

They pretty much told me I don't have a disability because at one point in time I was released to work without restrictions. In this case, my disability has worsened because they've refused to accommodate me which then causes me to miss more work. These rare flare ups could easily be mitigated by allowing me to work from home probably less than 10 days a year. We are completely outfitted for working remotely so it's not even like this would require extra equipment or anything.

I'm trying to get in contact with my lawyer but I was hoping for some advice on what this means. My lawyer originally thought we could buy a little bit of time for me to finish my grad school work and possibly negotiate a severance package to drop this, but it seems like they are determined to be an issue and I honestly don't know where this will put me. I can't just up and leave but staying is becoming very hostile. This is also my first job, been here for 3 years, so I'm kind of screwed without a recommendation or at the very least some sort of assurance they won't bad mouth me.
Topic:
Disability Issues

Answer:
 It means you need to get a lawyer, mostly. Good job on being ahead of that.

Your employer _can_ take the position that you do not have the claimed disability or do not need the requested accommodation, but they generally shouldn't. It puts them at a fair bit of risk if you escalate the matter, as you are doing by getting a lawyer. You've provided current supporting documentation; the fact that you didn't have this problem a year ago is not relevant and should, in an ideal universe, not be a factor in your employer's decisions regarding accommodations today.

They would be on safer grounds to refuse because the requested accommodation is unreasonable, but they'd have a hard time justifying that unless there is some aspect of your job that can only be done in the office. If you could fully do your job remotely - and the fact that others _already_ work remotely is a huge point in favour of that - then it's likely to be viewed as reasonable if this makes it to the EEOC or to a courtroom.

Given that you've had to drag them before the EEOC before over disability issues, I would expect they'll drag their feet as long as possible. However, offering a _pay and hour cut_ as an accommodation is going to look absolutely terrible for them if you pursue this.


Title: [US Federal] What laws govern the viewing or possession of classified materials by the public?

Question:
I am a student enrolled in a program that combines computer security and criminal justice. I'm interested in the recent [Vault 7](https://wikileaks.org/ciav7p1/) materials published by Wikileaks, but I am unsure if possessing these materials is a crime, and trying to determine applicable laws before obtaining the materials for research and education purposes.

I have done some work on this and only found [18 U.S. Code § 798](https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/798) and [18 U.S. Code § 1924](https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1924). These seem to apply to government officials and their associates, such as contractors, but not the average citizen.

In a related matter, [Paula Broadwell](http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article53740085.html) from the Petraeus case still hasn't been charged, though she is [not really an "average citizen"](http://security.blogs.cnn.com/2012/11/14/the-relevance-of-paula-broadwells-classified-clearance/).

This is surely a situation that is not supposed to happen, but it has already several times and will probably repeat. Do the laws only address penalties for the exposure or improper handling by government-related individuals, or are there details that apply to average citizens I haven't found?

I have to give a location to make the bot happy so hello Kansas.

Edit: Added info to show how this post applies to a current situation.

Answer:
 I'd say the Espionage Act could be thrown at a public citizen if the government was feeling really cranky.  Answer #2: Given your areas of study I think you need to look at this from a broader than legal point of view.  Do you plan on getting employed by the government?  Do you think there's a chance you might want to snag a job with a security clearance?  Doing so is extremely lucrative, but they will ask you questions about whether or not you have ever accessed classified materials you did not have authorization for.

Wapo has a write up on the legality of accessing leaked material:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2016/10/17/remember-its-illegal-to-possess-wikileaks-clinton-emails-but-its-different-for-the-media-says-cnns-chris-cuomo/?utm_term=.1d83d405cb08
Answer #3: Wasn't this exact same thing discussed when fox claimed that it was illegal for people to watch documents on a certain website that contained classified information? (and didn't a lot of legal minds tell them how wrong they were? IIRC)


Title: We have notified our landlord of a broken appliance consistently for three months, and still don't have it fixed. What does that mean about the legitimacy of our lease?

Question:
My wife and I live in Utah, and are renting in a basement apartment.

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On July 9, 2018, My wife and I moved into that apartment. As a part of the first week of being there, we were asked to fill out a form of an "inventory" of sorts of the condition of the apartment. We filled it out and added post-it notes to the form explaining what was wrong. On one of those post-it notes, we wrote that the dishwasher leaked. We have picture proof of the leaking dishwasher taken on July 11, 2018. We submitted that form to our landlord on the evening of July 15, 2018.

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In the week of July 15-21, our landlord asked us what was wrong with the dishwasher, and we explained that it leaked. He told us that it was probably because we were on the same pipeline as them, and if we ran our dishwashers together then it would leak. He told us that they would run it at a time we wouldn't. Shortly after that, we noticed that the dishwasher didn't wash at all. It no longer leaked, but it did not clean. We did a couple of tests, and even wiped some spaghetti sauce on a dish right before we turned on the dishwasher. The dish came back with a caked on smear of spaghetti sauce. We told our landlord about this, and he told us he would get it worked on. We told him face to face, so we do not have a record of the exact day that we spoke with him.

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That same week, our oven made a loud bang, and we could smell gas. We knocked on his door and he came down and told us that some pipe probably went loose, or that there was just a build up of some sort. He put his head in and waited for it to heat, and then told us that it had started heating up again and to let him know if we had any other problems. We didn't hear from him until he asked us to water his lawn while he was gone on vacation. He texted us on August 4 saying, "Just a reminder,  we will be out of town till the 12th, have fun!"

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On the evening of August 4th, I tried to heat a 15 minute frozen Costco pizza in the oven, but it didn't cook even after an hour of being in there. We tried again on the 15th, but the oven was definitely broken. We were getting frustrated, and we felt as though we could tell him about it being broken while he was gone, hoping that he would allow us to just call a repair man.

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He doesn't reply to my texts, and will only text my wife stuff, so she sent, "Hey, sorry to bother you while you're gone. Our oven isn't heating up and smells like gas whenever we turn it on. We were thinking we'd call the gas company so they could come see what's going on. Do you want us to call a specific company to repair it or can we use whoever? Our dishwasher is still not working correctly either, but we can make do with that until you get back if you need us to. I just need an oven :) thanks!"

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His reply was, "Hey so we are trying to get \[a member of our church congregation\] to come over and look at the dishwasher and oven for you. Sorry it's not working right, thought we had that problem fixed."

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The member of our congregation called us and told us that he was out of town and couldn't stop by.

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Friday August 10, my wife texted him and said,

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"Hey! \[the member of our church congregation\] wasn't able to come check out the oven and dishwasher because he went out of town."

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Our landlord replied, "I know... I've also asked another \[member of our congregation\] to check on things. Trying to get what I can done while I'm away. Sorry this happened while we were gone. I think I'll be replacing the gas range you guys have..."

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My wife replied, "You're totally fine! I appreciate you doing what you can while you are gone. No worries."

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We didn't hear anything until Monday, August 13, at 5:28 PM. He texted my wife and said, "What time will you guys be home tonight? I'd like to come get some measurements on the stove. Also going to have a plumber come look at the connections on the dishwasher."

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My wife replied and said, "Great! We just have to do some dishes, but you can come down in like 15-20 min!"

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When he came down, he took measurements, and asked about the dishwasher. We explained to him our test, and that it did not clean at all. He said he'd have a plumber come and look at it.

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August 14 he came and installed a used oven. He knocked on the door, and my wife was leaving, so they installed the oven while we were gone. We got a text from him saying,

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"It's all done. Tested the oven and it works. I would do a good cleaning and clean cycle on it before using again..."

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She replied, "Will do. Thank you so much! You're the best."

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When I saw him at church the next week, I asked him about the dishwasher, and he said that he would have a member of our congregation come over and look at it, because he was a plumber. We never had a visit from anyone.

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On September 19, I caught him outside and asked him about the dishwasher. He again said that he would have a member of the congregation come look at it. We still didn't get a visit from anyone.

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Monday, September 24, my wife texted him,

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"Have you heard anything from the plumber on when he can come check out the dishwasher? Just wondering, thanks so much! :)"

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He replied,

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"Not as of yet since it'll be an appliance repair guy doing the work."

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My wife replied,

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"Oh okay, sounds good. Let me know when you're able to contact someone! Thanks again!!"

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Sunday, October 1, I went up the the person that was supposedly going to come over, and I asked him about the dishwasher myself. He told me that he was a plumber, and not an appliance specialist. He said we would have to get an appliance specialist in there. During Sunday school, my landlord commented in one of the discussions and mentioned that he was very busy and felt as though he was barely surviving between school and work. I went home and told my wife this. We came up with this text together:

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"\[u/underscores_are_good\] was mentioning that you guys are really bogged down with work and stuff. We don't want to be more of a burden and be annoying, so we were wondering if you'd like us to contact an appliance person and figure out what's going on with the dishwasher and then give you the receipt and take it off rent or give you the bill. If you'd rather contact someone yourself, that's totally fine, we just thought it may make things easier for you so you don't have to worry about scheduling anything."

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His reply:

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"Yeah I'm sorry things have been hectic lately. My wife is looking for a newer dishwasher for you guys. Give us till the end of the week and if we can't find something we'll get a repair guy in. Honestly it's easier to put a newer one in than fix it...

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Thanks for keeping me on task. I get bogged down with work and school..."

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My wife replied, "We totally understand, no worries. Thanks so much!"

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I was getting really frustrated at this point. I didn't want us to send anymore "If you'd like, no worries, or maybes" in our texts, but my wife felt bad.  That was on October 1st.

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After waiting a week, my wife sent a text on Monday October 8,

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"Any word on the dishwasher?"

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His reply,

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"Yes we might have one we are trying to purchase for you guys..."

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Her reply,

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"Awesome, sounds great!"

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His reply,

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"I'll let you guys know when we get it for install!"

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We didn't hear anything back, and so my wife found him at church the next Sunday and asked about it. He said that when they went to pick up the dishwasher, the person selling it said that it worked correctly except for the hoses. Our landlord didn't buy it because that is apparently what is wrong with our dishwasher in the first place. He told her they are going to keep looking.

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I would like to add that he never actually checked the dishwasher out, or had anyone check it, meaning that he is assuming that is the problem with our dishwasher.

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I'm very frustrated at this point. Our rent isn't cheap. We pay $900/month, plus electricity, trash, and internet. We don't have to pay for A/C because we don't have control over it.  There are other problems with other appliances, but we are afraid to bring it up because we want to wait until he fixes the dishwasher until the next repair is needed. I feel as though the reason why we chose to pay such a high rent, and to move into this apartment, was due to the convenience of the appliances on site. If we aren't getting what we are paying for, why are we paying?

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I looked at our lease, and it says this:

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"12. INVENTORY: The following furnishings, fixtures, and inventory are part of this lease agreement:

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APPLIANCES."

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>"21. REPAIRS BY LANDLORD: Except in an emergency situation, TENANT shall notify the LANDLORD in writing of all requests for service and repairs. The LANDLORD shall act with reasonable diligence in making repairs that are the responsibility of LANDLORD. Rent shall not abate, and TENANT may not withhold rent during such period necessary to effect LANDLORD'S repairs. Pursuant to UTAH CODE ANN. § 57-22-6, LANDLORD may refuse to correct or remedy any condition caused by the TENANT or the TENANT'S family, guests or invitees by inappropriate use or misuse of the property during the rental term or any extension of it. In addition, LANDLORD may refuse to correct the condition of the premises and terminate this lease if there premises are unfit for occupancy and shall notify TENANT of this decision in writing within a reasonable time after receipt of TENANT's notice of noncompliance, in which case the rent shall be prorated and the balance refunded along with any deposit due after lawful deductions."

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Reasonable diligence can be interpreted in different ways, so I went to the Utah Code, Title 57 Chapter 22 Section 4 Owner's duties, and Section 6 Renter remedies for deficient condition of residential rental unit.. This is what I found, and what I need some help with:

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>\*\*57-22-4.\*\*  \*\*Owner's duties.\*\*
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>(1)To protect the physical health and safety of the ordinary renter, an owner:
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>(a)may not rent the premises unless they are safe, sanitary, and fit for human occupancy; and
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>(b)shall:
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>(i)maintain common areas of the residential rental unit in a sanitary and safe condition;
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>(ii)maintain electrical systems, plumbing, heating, and hot and cold water;
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>(iii)maintain any air conditioning system in an operable condition;
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>(iv)maintain other appliances and facilities as specifically contracted in the rental agreement; and
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>(v)for buildings containing more than two residential rental units, provide and maintain appropriate receptacles for garbage and other waste and arrange for its removal, except to the extent that the renter and owner otherwise agree.
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>(2)Except as otherwise provided in the rental agreement, an owner shall provide the renter at least 24 hours prior notice of the owner's entry into the renter's residential rental unit.
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>(3)Before an owner and a prospective renter enter into a rental agreement, the owner shall:
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>(a)provide the prospective renter a written inventory of the condition of the residential rental unit, excluding ordinary wear and tear;
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>(b)furnish the renter a form to document the condition of the residential rental unit and then allow the resident a reasonable time after the renter's occupancy of the residential rental unit to complete and return the form; or
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>(c)provide the prospective renter an opportunity to conduct a walkthrough inspection of the residential rental unit.
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>(4)At or before the commencement of the rental term under a rental agreement, an owner shall:
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>(a)disclose in writing to the renter:
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>(i)the owner's name, address, and telephone number; or
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>(ii)(A)the name, address, and telephone number of any person authorized to manage the residential rental unit; or
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>(B)the name, address, and telephone number of any person authorized to act for and on behalf of the owner for purposes of receiving notice under this chapter or performing the owner's duties under this chapter or under the rental agreement, if the person authorized to manage the residential rental unit does not have authority to receive notice under this chapter; and
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>(b)provide the renter:
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>(i)an executed copy of the rental agreement, if the rental agreement is a written agreement; and
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>(ii)a copy of any rules and regulations applicable to the residential rental unit.
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>(5)(a)An owner shall disclose in writing to an applicant for a residential rental unit:
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>(i)if there is an anticipated availability in the residential rental unit; and
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>(ii)the criteria that the owner will review as a condition of accepting the applicant as a tenant in the residential rental unit, including criteria related to the applicant's criminal history, credit, income, employment, or rental history.
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>(b)An owner may not accept a rental application from an applicant, or charge an applicant a rental application fee, before the owner complies with the disclosure requirement in Subsection \[(5)(a)\]([https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S4.html#57-22-4(5)(a)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S4.html#57-22-4(5)(a))).
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>(6)An owner's failure to comply with a requirement of Subsection \[(2)\]([https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S4.html#57-22-4(2)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S4.html#57-22-4(2))), \[(3)\]([https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S4.html#57-22-4(3)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S4.html#57-22-4(3))), \[(4)\]([https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S4.html#57-22-4(4)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S4.html#57-22-4(4))), or \[(5)\]([https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S4.html#57-22-4(5)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S4.html#57-22-4(5)))may not:
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>(a)be used by the renter as a basis to excuse the renter's compliance with a rental agreement; or
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>(b)give rise to any cause of action against the owner.

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>***Effective 5/9/2017*****57-22-6.**  **Renter remedies for deficient condition of residential rental unit.**(1)As used in this section:
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>(a)"Corrective period" means:
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>(i)for a standard of habitability, three calendar days; and
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>(ii)for a requirement imposed by a rental agreement, 10 calendar days.
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>(b)"Deficient condition" means a condition of a residential rental unit that:
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>(i)violates a standard of habitability or a requirement of the rental agreement; and
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>(ii)is not caused by:
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>(A)the renter, the renter's family, or the renter's guest or invitee; and
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>(B)a use that would violate:
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>(I)the rental agreement; or
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>(II)a law applicable to the renter's use of the residential rental unit.
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>(c)"Notice of deficient condition" means the notice described in Subsection [(2)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S6.html?v=C57-22-S6_2017050920170509#57-22-6(2)).
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>(d)"Rent abatement remedy" means the remedy described in Subsection [(4)(a)(i)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S6.html?v=C57-22-S6_2017050920170509#57-22-6(4)(a)(i)).
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>(e)"Renter remedy" means:
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>(i)a rent abatement remedy; or
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>(ii)a repair and deduct remedy.
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>(f)"Repair and deduct remedy" means the remedy described in Subsection [(4)(a)(ii)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S6.html?v=C57-22-S6_2017050920170509#57-22-6(4)(a)(ii)).
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>(g)"Standard of habitability" means a standard:(i)relating to the condition of a residential rental unit; and
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>(ii)that an owner is required to ensure that the residential rental unit meets as required under Subsection [57-22-3(1)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S3.html?v=C57-22-S3_1800010118000101#57-22-3(1)) or Subsection [57-22-4(1)(a)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S4.html?v=C57-22-S4_2017050920170509#57-22-4(1)(a)) or [(b)(i)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S4.html?v=C57-22-S4_2017050920170509#57-22-4(1)(b)(i)), [(ii)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S4.html?v=C57-22-S4_2017050920170509#57-22-4(1)(b)(ii)), or [(iii)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S4.html?v=C57-22-S4_2017050920170509#57-22-4(1)(b)(iii)).
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>(2) (a)If a renter believes that the renter's residential rental unit has a deficient condition, the renter may give the owner written notice as provided in Subsection [(2)(b)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S6.html?v=C57-22-S6_2017050920170509#57-22-6(2)(b)).
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>(b)A notice under Subsection [(2)(a)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S6.html?v=C57-22-S6_2017050920170509#57-22-6(2)(a)) shall:
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>(i)describe each deficient condition;
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>(ii)state that the owner has the corrective period, stated in terms of the applicable number of days, to correct each deficient condition;
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>(iii)state the renter remedy that the renter has chosen if the owner does not, within the corrective period, take substantial action toward correcting each deficient condition;
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>(iv)provide the owner permission to enter the residential rental unit to make corrective action; and
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>(v)be served on the owner as provided in:
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>(A)Section [78B-6-805](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78B/Chapter6/78B-6-S805.html?v=C78B-6-S805_1800010118000101); or
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>(B)the rental agreement.
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>(3) (a)As used in this Subsection [(3)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S6.html?v=C57-22-S6_2017050920170509#57-22-6(3)), "dangerous condition" means a deficient condition that poses a substantial risk of:(i)imminent loss of life; or(ii)significant physical harm.
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>(b)If a renter believes that the renter's residential rental unit has a dangerous condition, the renter may notify the owner of the dangerous condition by any means that is reasonable under the circumstances.
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>(c)An owner shall:
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>(i)within 24 hours after receiving notice under Subsection [(3)(b)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S6.html?v=C57-22-S6_2017050920170509#57-22-6(3)(b)) of a dangerous condition, commence remedial action to correct the dangerous condition; and
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>(ii)diligently pursue remedial action to completion.
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>(d)Notice under Subsection [(3)(b)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S6.html?v=C57-22-S6_2017050920170509#57-22-6(3)(b)) of a dangerous condition does not constitute a notice of deficient condition, unless the notice also meets the requirements of Subsection [(2)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S6.html?v=C57-22-S6_2017050920170509#57-22-6(2)).
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>(4) (a)Subject to Subsection [(4)(b)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S6.html?v=C57-22-S6_2017050920170509#57-22-6(4)(b)), if an owner fails to take substantial action, before the end of the corrective period, toward correcting a deficient condition described in a notice of deficient condition:
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>(i)if the renter chose the rent abatement remedy in the notice of deficient condition:
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>(A)the renter's rent is abated as of the date of the notice of deficient condition to the owner;
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>(B)the rental agreement is terminated;
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>(C)the owner shall immediately pay to the renter:
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>(I)the entire security deposit that the renter paid under the rental agreement; and
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>(II)a prorated refund for any prepaid rent, including any rent the renter paid for the period after the date on which the renter gave the owner the notice of deficient condition; and
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>(D)the renter shall vacate the residential rental unit within 10 calendar days after the expiration of the corrective period; or
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>(ii)if the renter chose the repair and deduct remedy in the notice of deficient condition, and subject to Subsection [(4)(c)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S6.html?v=C57-22-S6_2017050920170509#57-22-6(4)(c)), the renter:
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>(A)may:
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>(I)correct the deficient condition described in the notice of deficient condition; and
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>(II)deduct from future rent the amount the renter paid to correct the deficient condition, not to exceed an amount equal to two months' rent; and
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>(B)shall:
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>(I)maintain all receipts documenting the amount the renter paid to correct the deficient condition; and
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>(II)provide a copy of those receipts to the owner within five calendar days after the beginning of the next rental period.
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>(b)A renter is not entitled to a renter remedy if the renter is not in compliance with all requirements under Section [57-22-5](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S5.html?v=C57-22-S5_1800010118000101).
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>(c) (i)If a residential rental unit is not fit for occupancy, an owner may:
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>(A)determine not to correct a deficient condition described in a notice of deficient condition; and
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>(B)terminate the rental agreement.
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>(ii)If an owner determines not to correct a deficient condition and terminates the rental agreement under Subsection [(4)(c)(i)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S6.html?v=C57-22-S6_2017050920170509#57-22-6(4)(c)(i)):
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>(A)the owner shall:(I)notify the renter in writing no later than the end of the corrective period; and
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>(II)within 10 calendar days after the owner terminates the rental agreement, pay to the renter:
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>(Aa)any prepaid rent, prorated as provided in Subsection [(4)(c)(ii)(B)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S6.html?v=C57-22-S6_2017050920170509#57-22-6(4)(c)(ii)(B)); and
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>(Bb)any deposit due the renter;
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>(B)the rent shall be prorated to the date the owner terminates the rental agreement under Subsection [(4)(c)(i)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S6.html?v=C57-22-S6_2017050920170509#57-22-6(4)(c)(i)); and
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>(C)the renter may not be required to vacate the residential rental unit sooner than 10 calendar days after the owner notifies the renter under Subsection [(4)(c)(ii)(A)(I)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S6.html?v=C57-22-S6_2017050920170509#57-22-6(4)(c)(ii)(A)(I)).
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>(5) (a)After the corrective period expires, a renter may bring an action in district court to enforce the renter remedy that the renter chose in the notice of deficient condition.
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>(b)In an action under Subsection [(5)(a)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S6.html?v=C57-22-S6_2017050920170509#57-22-6(5)(a)), the court shall endorse on the summons that the owner is required to appear and defend the action within three business days.
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>(c)If, in an action under Subsection [(5)(a)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S6.html?v=C57-22-S6_2017050920170509#57-22-6(5)(a)), the court finds that the owner unjustifiably refused to correct a deficient condition or failed to use due diligence to correct a deficient condition, the renter is entitled to any damages, in addition to the applicable renter remedy.
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>(d)An owner who disputes that a condition of the residential rental unit violates a requirement of the rental agreement may file a counterclaim in an action brought against the owner under Subsection [(5)(a)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter22/57-22-S6.html?v=C57-22-S6_2017050920170509#57-22-6(5)(a)).
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>(6)An owner may not be held liable under this chapter for a claim for mental suffering or anguish.
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>(7)In an action under this chapter, the court may award costs and reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party.

I have a couple of questions. It says that the landlord has 3 calendar days to fix the problem. If the landlord doesn't fix it by then, what does it mean by the "rent abatement remedy"? How specifically does that work?

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>(II)a prorated refund for any prepaid rent, including any rent the renter paid for the period after the date on which the renter gave the owner the notice of deficient condition; and
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Does that mean that we can get our security deposit back, all the money that we have paid ever since we gave him written notice of the broken dishwasher, as well as an opportunity to leave the apartment?

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That sounds a little too good to be true. Especially for a broken dishwasher. But if that is possible, we would love to be able to leave the apartment and find a better one.

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I apologize if I added details that could have been omitted, but I hope I gave enough details to explain my situation clearly.

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Answer: I doubt many people are going to read that massive wall of text. If you want advice cut it down to the essentials.


Title: We have a rude neighbor, who won't give our footballs back.

Question:
Childish, I know. We have a rude neighbor. My brother loves to play football and he accidentally kicks the balls over. We asked our neighbour for the balls back he lied that he doesn't have them. So we did nothing. Today my toy plane flew over the fence. I looked over to see if I could some how try get it back and then I saw our footballs in a box right next to the fence. I asked for the balls back and they just ignored us. So what can I do? Am I allowed to jump over their fence? What are my options? Thanks from the UK.
Topic:
Douche

Answer: The real rude ones are you guys kicking footballs over and over again.


Title: [PA] - Reporting my room mates income to the IRS?

Question:
I have to do this, yes? My father keeps trying to say I don't have to report it and no one will know, but I'm looking for a long term room mate, about 600/mo.

EDIT: I'm the homeowner, and renting a room while living there. Do I have to report the income I get from my room mate? Thanks.

Thanks.

Answer:
 >  My father keeps trying to say I don't have to report it and no one will know

LOL.

So we're talking about rental income from you leasing part of your home? Yes you report that income. Because it's income. Answer #2: Your roommate reports his income.  You report yours.  You don't report his income.

Unless you're asking about whether you count rent **he** pays **you** as income.  The answer there is yes - if he pays you $600/month for rent, that's income.


Title: Tricked into signing a contract for a personal trainer. Southaven, MS

Question:
I went to a local gym to get in shape and get a trainer for the first time. I was totally new to the fitness scene and didn't know how things worked. I asked about seeing a personal trainer and they were more than happy to sign me up. They gave me a bunch of stuff to sign (what I assumed was for liability, the guy giving me stuff to sign didn't properly explain any of it) and took my money. I had told them well before I signed anything I wasn't looking for any commitments. Regardless they signed me into a 12 month obligation and they tell me I cannot cancel it at all. I never thought to read the papers they sent me as I had no idea they could do something like this. I found out after asking the clerk today why they had drafted my account even though I hadn't used the 8 sessions for that month. I'm not sure what to do but I'm considering small claims court (I have no idea what subject this falls under) and talking to a lawyer. This is my second month in a contract that bills me 260$ a month and I NEVER wanted something like that.

Edit: I really just need to know if I should bother consulting a lawyer or bring it before a judge

Answer:
 > I never thought to read the papers they sent me as I had no idea they could do something like this

Consider this a lesson learned. You need to read and understand the things you're signing before you sign them. It's not their responsibility to explain it to you.

Read everything you signed and see if there's any cancellation policy in there.


Title: My grandma won’t let me take my dog to my new residence (CA)

Question:
Location is Bay Area, CA

My mom bought me a puppy 4 years ago from her coworker’s litter. I was in high school at the time we got the puppy and then my parents separated/divorced, so my mom was unable to microchip the puppy when it was old enough.

My grandma has 2 houses on her property, the main house in the front where she lives with her husband and 2 sons, and a renovated garage turned 1-bedroom in the back of the property. The dog lived in the house with me & my dad in the back of the property.

Some time when I was finishing up high school my grandma microchipped my dog under her name, which I didn’t like but I couldn’t do anything since I was a minor. She would also take my dog to vet visits with her other 3 dogs and I would accompany her when I could.

Recently my dad’s new wife told me to call an ambulance for my dad (she only knows Spanish) and he was admitted to the ICU and on life support. Understandably my grandma is devastated and I am just an emotional mess. My mom found out my dad’s new wife is a drug addict so she didn’t want me living at my dad’s place anymore. She arranged to pick me up later that evening, so I packed my essentials and carried my dog out of the property.

My grandma was outside of the property talking to her friend so I said hello and told her I was leaving for the night. She asked if I was taking my dog and I said yes and she said “no no no no “ and grabbed my dog out of my arms. I was too confused to process what was happening and my mom, who was waiting in her car, rolled down the window and yelled at my grandma to give me my dog back. My grandmas husband stepped in and told my mom to shut up/started yelling at her and my mom got out of the car which is when my grandma went inside her house while still holding my dog.

My grandma always hated my mom because she wasn’t Hispanic, despite my mom never doing anything wrong to her. That hate trickled down to my grandmas husband and my uncle, who instantly get triggered whenever they see my mom. She hates my mom so much she restricted her from visiting my dad in the ICU.

2 days later my mom calls a police escort to pick up the rest of my stuff & my dog “because they’re crazy and dangerous”. All of us arrive at my grandma’s place and when I open the gate my dog runs to my mom to greet her. I don’t know why but I picked my dog up and brought her inside of the gate with my suitcase and my uncle slams the gate in front of the cops face. The cops tell them I’m here to pick up my belongings and my grandma tells me I can’t bring my dog so I start crying and screaming at her asking her “why can’t I bring my dog”. I would have brought my dog to my mom but they wouldn’t open the gate and I was trapped inside.

After more tears and yelling I go to my house to pack up my stuff and I had to let my dog down. My grandma instantly picks up my dog and brings the dog to her house and locks my dog in her house. I’m thinking “okay her 3 other dogs get to run outside while mine is barking and locked inside”. Sadly the cops couldn’t do anything about my dog and I had to leave without her.

My mom got in contact with the guy who sold us my dog and he said he’ll do the paperwork.

My question is what legal standing do I have against my grandma? How can I get my dog back? I don’t feel safe going back there. I just want my dog back from that fucked up lady.

Answer: Dogs are concerned property, your mom will have to sue your grandmother in small claims court for the dog.


Title: [US - MD] Non-biological man signs my niece's birth certificate, parents give her his last name despite not being married. What can my brother, her biological father, do?

Question:
My niece was born this morning.

The mother's new boyfriend signed the baby's birth certificate and even gave her his last name despite the mother and him being unwed.

My brother, her biological father, is in jail (for being in possession of stolen property from a junk yard). He will be released from jail in 3 weeks.

What can be done? Was what this guy did illegal?

Answer:
 >Non-biological man

Your brother's child's mother's (*sigh*) new boyfriend is a robot? Answer #2: He can petition for paternity, ideally once he's been released. Until such a time, the father on the birth certificate is presumed to be the father.