Title: In SF, CA. I own a two story apartment. I live in downstairs, while the upstairs has been rented out. There is a common door to apartment then we both have individual doors to our unit. Even after repeatedly telling him to always lock the common door, he recklessly forgets it. Can I evict him?

Question:
So, basically the door has a electronic lock which can be locked by entering PIN from keypad. I have repeatedly told him, to lock the door, whenever he goes in or out. But he either recklessly ignores it or simply forgets it.

Due to this, many times, homeless people or stray animals enter the apartment and litter and abuse the common passage, lobby area and stairs. Heck even once I had to call cops, because a drunken hobo had passed out on stairs and wasn't moving out.

I had included a clause in lease which was something like, tenant should always make reasonable attempt to secure the common lobby areas and apartments.

Have you watched original Mr. Bean Animated series? If you remember his apartment and landlord lady below him, then his apt and mine apt have similar layouts.

Answer:
 It's SF.  You probably can't evict him.

Invest in a self-closing door.


Title: (Canada) Denied a job opportunity due to a sprained ankle

Question:
Hi, I am looking for some advice, as I feel I was just wronged by my employer. I guess I'll just dive into the post...

For a while I've been discussing with my current employer the idea of being promoted to a job I am more interested in. I was told I would be considered and there would be an interview.

15 days ago, I sprained my ankle while going down some stairs. The doctor told me it was very severe but made no comments as to recovery time. I thought this would be a minor set back, but it would heal and I could contiue forward with my hopeful new job.

6 days ago I had an interview with the HR person, and the person who would have been my new manager. The interview went exceptionally well, and I had the feeling that I had a good chance of getting the promotion.

Today, I e-mailed the HR Person to follow up; what follows is the e-mail conversation exchanged. (Edited to protect identities)

>Hey [HR Person],
>
>I'm just following up about the plant position, just wanted to ask if there's been any descisions yet or if you have any sort of timeline on an offer
>Thanks,
>
>[Me]

Her response:

> HI [Me]

> I have just finished speaking with [Manager] and for safety reasons we don’t feel that being on a ladder, climbing up towers or being on poles and being a supportive partner is a good idea at this time.  A lot of balance and sure footedness is required in the Outside Tech positions, particularly the Wireless.
>  However, with that being said, [Manager] is working with Management to have a special project approved in the cable department that he feels would be a good match for your skills.  Yet, until that project position has been approved we do not have anything to offer, therefore we suggest that you continue with your current summer offer and when we hear more from Management we can contact you with regards to the proposed project hours if and when they become available.
>
> We would like to say, it was a pleasure to sit down and get to know you a little better and where your interests and objectives lay.  It does help with future planning  to know that we have great talent right here on staff.

Here is my response:

> Hey [HR Person],
>
> I can understand the hesitation in having me do that kind of work, I realize that my current injury does not make me a good candidate for that job. That being said, as of 2 weeks since the injury I am no longer using a cast and have 95% function in my ankle with only minor discomfort during extreme felxion, given 1 more week I am confident I will be able to preform all of the tasks you've listed, and am willing to get a doctor's note to that if nature if need be. I am very interested in that position and would appreciate it greatly if you and [Manager] would reconsider your position on my injury as it applys to my cadidacy.

I went on to address the 'special position' but the indefinice of it is sub-optimal.

She replied with this:
> Hi [Me]
>
> We are firm with our decision with regards to the Wireless/Outside plant assistant position – regardless if you get a Dr. note the intensity with which the job can escalate may set you back and may cause re-injury or strain after which point we will be in a difficult position to fill the job at that late time.  It is both a safety and business decision.

I know that there are various illegal reasons to not hire someone, but also several legal reasons. I'm curious if what they've done is legal or not. Additionally I wonder if their offer of an alternate, however hypothetical it may be, position exhonerates them of any legal wrongdoing.

Thanks, and I look forward to hearing some additional opinions.

Answer:
 They've done nothing illegal.  Requiring you to pass a physical to do certain types of work is a common standard.

Actually if anything they'd get in trouble for giving you the job given you currently could not safely perform it by a reasonable standard.  Once you are healed, yes you may be able too, but going to the guy in the cast and saying "Hey your job is now climbing this tower" is not going to fly with their insurer or labor safety groups.

Assuming you think their offer to promote you in a different capacity is made in good faith I don't see why you'd be anything but happy about this.  They seem to like your skills and want to give you a promotion.  Of course if you think that is just them being nice, then once you are healed up and can pass physicals you should of course start applying for internal promotions and external jobs.


Title: Is this legal..?

Question: A few months ago, my boss decided to incorporate a new “payscale” if you will. The policy says all employees will make $12/hr if they work a minium of 75 hours every two week pay period, and if they come even a half hour under that, he docks theyre pay down to $10 or $11/hr. He keeps an eye on this and adjusts it literally every paycheck, cutting your pay if you’re if your hours don’t match up. Is this legal? I do my best to keep track of my hours but even working 40hrs a week minus lunch breaks that puts me at exaxtly 75 leaving me little room for error (or when im forced to leave to cut labor costs on slow days). I feel like I never what my rate of pay will be, as he is also sometimes inconsistent and still pays $12 even when worked hours are low. I live in Indiana, ive been at this job for a year now and while this new policy was discussed with us before taking action, it still just seems wrong. What can i do?

Answer:
 He cannot retroactively reduce your pay. If this happens, you can file and win a wage dispute. If he's saying "from now on, you will do x or be paid at a reduced rate", it's shitty but legal.

A very legal version of this would be to reduce you to minimum wage, and to give you a 'bonus' for working 75 hours every two weeks.Answer #2: Yeah this is super sketchy. What’s to prevent him from scheduling you so you think you’re making $12 because you’re meeting the minimum and then on the last day of the pay cycle sending you home because it’s slow. This is nonsense. File a wage claim.


Title: Update

Question:
I posted a few weeks ago about a trade in car that still no title. Like everyone suggested to go swing by the DMV. I did! And the lady told me that I can’t register the car because the dealership never process the paperwork or transferred the title to our name.

So i call the dealership and they told me that i Cant register the car  at all! That only them can do it. So we came in and signed the title and did more paperwork?    Also just something i read about the TX even trade that its exempt for auto sales tax? Can anyone confirm this? The dealership ask $385 for title and registration and for the auto sale tax. By the way our car trade in value was worth more than the other vehicle. But he ended up making it even value in trade. Im confuse with this one. Any answer will really be appreciated. Thank you

Answer: You’re not going to get answers with a title like this, write a better description and resubmit.


Title: Ex-spouse Health Insurance

Question:
(California) My ex-spouse's father asked for information to apply for health insurance for my ex-wife. I'm not sure I should be giving away these information and they have an ulterior motives. I got the text from him as follows:

"I am helping her (ex-wife) fill out an application for health insurance. Since (OP's daughter) is on your insurance I need some information on the application regarding your insurance. I need to know the name of your employer and the plan name of the insurance. Also need to know how much is held out of your check for your insurance premiums and whether or not it is on a weekly monthly basis xcetera."

Is he asking for too much and is planning a case against me? There is some debt owing to them while we were married and I thought this may be his way of seeing how he can sue for garnishments or something.

Thanks.

Answer: It sounds like he's helping her apply for a plan on the marketplace. You're not eligible for subsidies if you can get health insurance from another source, depending on how much it costs. It doesn't sound shady to me. Of course it brings up the question of why she is still on your health plan if you're divorced.


Title: [NYC] Glass shower door shattered onto me in my rented apartment and landlord refusing to pay for replacement.

Question:
My girlfriend and I have been renting this apartment in NYC for the past 4 months and like it a lot. This morning we were both getting ready for work and when I went to put my cologne on the counter, the entire glass shower door exploded next to us sending glass flying in every direction and cutting my arms and legs up pretty bad. Everyone was ok thankfully. My girlfriend stayed home to wait for the landlord and when he came he cleaned everything up and told her he had never seen anything like this before and we need to pay to replace it.

Are we responsible for replacing a dangerous and faulty bathroom shower door that we had no part in breaking?

Answer: Hardest thing will be to prove that it broke on it's own and you didn't damage it yourself.


Title: Need to know if this is legal

Question:
First of all

I know this can be found on internet probably but, I barely speak english (I told my young brother who actually knows a little english write this). And I get a lot of things confused especially legal stuff with weird words.

So I have been working a lot and I want a long break in another country. I was planning to go and live to a european country for at least 2 months. How long is maximum stay in another country? Is it legal to rent an apartment for 2 months in another country?

I also would need internet if I go. Do isp allow people on holiday to give internet? ( I need internet to continue at least some work on my country)

I think i should know this things, so sorry if I sound stupid.

thanks for any help :)

Answer:
 Assuming you are a national of Spain and an adult, you can travel freely within the EU, and can, in principal stay in any country for 2 months. You should make sure you have health cover (you should always be treated like a local would, but may need to prove ID etc.). You should have a passport/ID card, but should not need to show this to cross borders in Schengen area (most of mainland Europe).

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Renting an apartment - will depend where you end up. Legally you have a right to stay in most of EU for well over 2 months, so your problem is finding someone who will rent you an apartment for the time you want.

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Internet. Very specific to location - but most apartments would come with (free) WiFi. If your work us just upload/download, bars/cafes often have WiFi - but security is now your problem. You could also consider a local Pay-as-you-go Sim for data. EU law does not allow excessive charges on mobile when your phone is abroad - you should check this. Data abroad can be very expensive.

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So passport/ID card, Check state healthcare, Check with phone network.

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Go for it!


Title: [Ohio] Employer requiring me to sign a new copy of our Employee Handbook, which mandates arbitration. I thought that this was unenforceable within Ohio employment.

Question:
According to what I read, Arnold v. Burger King, et al., 2015 – Ohio – 1639, this isn't enforceable, or is that only specific to that case? If it isn't enforceable under Ohio Common Law, and since I have to sign and accept the agreement in order to continue employment (17 years tenure), should I disregard this section? What's odd is that this is the whole section of Arbitration for my agreement:

**Arbitration Agreement**
> As a condition of employment or continued employment, all employees are required to sign the MyCompanyName Mutual Agreement to Arbitrate Claims.  By signing this document, you have agreed to submit issues or conflicts to arbitration instead of taking any other form of legal action.

Thoughts?

**[EDIT]**
I want to thank y'all for your input. I'm going through the rest of it throughout the day before signing it. Got caught up in the enforceability of it all if I signed but contested later on. Thanks again.

Answer: You are correct that it is unenforceable, but you can be fired for failing to agree to the terms of the new employee handbook. Answer #2: Sign it to keep your job, but they'll never be able to enforce that since you can't sign your rights away and employers cannot override the law.


Title: My family and I have been given a 28 day notice to vacate after 10 years of occupancy. We live in Wisconsin and I’m wondering if my landlord went about this legally?

Question: So we signed a simple basic one year lease 10 years ago and have been paying rent monthly without any monthly agreement or monthly lease paperwork. A couple weeks ago the landlord knocked on door and handed us a sheet of paper that they typed up saying that our lease was terminated and that we have 28 days to vacate. She handed it to us and said READ IT! Now we have paid rent always and have never been a nuisance to them in any way, so the action of her doing that was out of line but that’s neither here nor there. Then after cooling down and trying to not get majorly upset I tried to figure out what happened and why they decided after 10 years of being good tenets that this happened.  The landlord finally responded back in text message to say that they were possibly selling the property which is a three family building with us occupying one of those and that they needed our unit for whatever reason. In Wisconsin I’m understanding that the law is a minimum of 28 day vacate for terminated lease. My questions are is the informal letter that they typed up legally binding if we decided to stay longer if necessary? Can the sheriff remove us after the 28 day period even if we haven’t received a court date or proper reasoning on a court paper? I’m not trying to cause problems but with how they treated us at the end after being on good terms with them for 10 years brushed us the wrong way in their actions. Don’t I have any rights besides getting a typed up letter saying Get Out in 28 days... thanks!

Answer: From what I can see, 28 days is the minimum notice to end a month to month tenancy in Wisconsin. Since you have no lease, what the landlord is doing is legal. If you're not out at the end of 28 days, the landlord will start eviction proceedings. You do not want an eviction record as it will make it very hard to rent


Title: (CA) employer overpaid a bonus, now trying to take it back. Do I have any recourse?

Question:
Two weeks ago, my employer overpaid a bonus by $1000. At that time I printed my paystub, took it to my manager, and asked him what was going on. (Bonuses are always paid on the 2nd paycheck of the month, so when I saw one on the first, I knew something might be wrong). He assured me nothing was wrong, but he didn't know what the bonus was for as he had not submitted any requests for me to receive one on this check.

I kept the bonus in my checking account untouched for a week and a half, in case they wanted to pull it out again. I never heard anything, so I used it to pay off a credit card.

Fast forward to today, the eve of the actual bonus payday. I was just emailed by my manager letting me know that they "just found out" they paid me a bonus I wasn't due, and they were going to recoup this by reducing my next paycheck, and part of the next one as needed to repay that bonus (the recoupment would never go below minimum wage earnings).

Now, had I found out they were going to do this before, I would have voluntarily agreed as I had the bonus sitting in the bank, however now that over ten days have passed and I spent the money, I need that bonus to ensure I don't go late on my normal bills due at this time of month.

I am going to speak with my manager about this tomorrow but before I do I want to be a bit more clear on the laws and such regulating this (google mainly gave stories about the military pay recoupment that happened a while ago).

Are they allowed to do this, and/or what are my options here?

Answer:
 They are allowed to do this. Your company overpaid you, and the money is not yours.

You might have a good "case" (probably still not legally) if you'd waited a few months, or tried to return the money, or escalated more than with your direct manager, but, you didn't. You didn't even wait until the next pay period to "spend" the money (though, good on you for not just buying a new TV).

I would suggest that you speak to your manager or HR, and simply explain that you already used the money to pay back a credit card debt (be specific about that, don't say you spent it). State that you understand the money isn't yours,  you're willing to pay it back but can they please spread it out over the next X pay periods. Be prepared to sign something that states those facts, but only sign it if you understand exactly what it is you're signing.

With a bit of luck, some charm on your side and if you work for a decent employer, they'll probably be able to help you out.

Either that or just sell off some spice reserves. (I hope your username is a Dune reference or this joke makes no sense).Answer #2: In CA, an employer cannot deduct from your paycheck without your signature. You can offer a repayment plan, like $50 per check? Could be a good faith effort.
See: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/FAQ_Deductions.htm

And: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/hr-qa/pages/california-wageoverpayments.aspx

Sorry about formatting. I suck.


Title: Employer threatened to hold me responsible for the financial ruin of company and I was scared they wouldn't pay me (very little $ btw) Did i extort them by immediately quitting after the threat and then charging them for storage of inventory for a day and requiring full back payment before release?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 You have their property.  You are holding their property hostage without permission.  You're also adding on extra fees that were neither agreed upon nor discussed because you want to hold them to the fire.

It's extortion and/or theft.


Title: Does writing signature with font make contact illegitimate?

Question:
Hi /r/legaladvice

I have a question regarding the authenticity of a contract if the signature was made by font and not directly with the signer's own hand. I live in Sweden if that would be of any help.

I was using a website called HelloSign which is used to create legally binding signatures over the internet. I signed using my phone and directly drawing on the screen. When the document was sent to me with the other persons signature it is quite obvious that the signature is not made by hand but rather typing with a font.

Is the document still legally binding? I have a text message saying that he signed the document and both his mail and IP-address is connected to the signing date on the document.

Thanks for reading and have a great Wednesday evening!

Answer: I don't know if anyone is familiar with Swedish law specifically, but in most countries, a signature doesn't have to take any specific form.  It's just any sign or symbol intended to indicate your assent to the contract.


Title: TL;DR Underage driver broke my neck, concerned the parents will find a way out of paying my lost wages.

Question: Just over a month ago I was involved in a frontal collision in which I had the right of way going straight at a green light, and an underage driver was at a left turn light with a nice big sign that says YIELD ON LEFT TURNS, and instead of yielding, they floored it, resulting in a broken neck for myself, and my passenger had minor injuries. This occurred in the US (Georgia) and after all of this that I've been through (no longer having a car, that was fully paid for with cash and maintained in good condition since 2003, only had two owners it's entire driving life), over a month out of work due to the severity of the break, and the sheer volume of degradation involved with the injuries and essentially "aftercare" of the accident. The parents' insurance has a cap that could possibly be exceeded in the pursuit of a pay out, which could lead to suing the parents directly, and all anyone seems to be concerned about is that they will file bankruptcy. My question is: Can they actually file bankruptcy if they own a SIGNIFICANT amount of land, personal property (newer model cars, boats, etc.), and make sizable donations to religious affiliations? Is there a legal remedy to that action if they attempt such a petty move?

Answer:
 Note that parents are not generally automatically liable for what their kids do.

Here's a link to NOLO's article on that in Georgia, with a caveat -- the link appears to overstate a bit what section 51-2-2 allows.  (I've quoted 51-2-2 below.)

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/georgia-parental-responsibility-laws.html

51-2-2:  Every person shall be liable for torts committed by his wife, his child, or his servant by his command or in the prosecution and within the scope of his business, whether the same are committed by negligence or voluntarily.

That's the "family purpose doctrine."  Whether something is "within the scope of his business" is a potential "out" for the parents.


Title: House got Rolled 4 times in 6 days by juniors in highschool. Caught them and turns out the mom was the driver

Question:
Hey guys.

So a little backstory is a kid I used to go school with got pissed at me for a reason my family has yet to figure out. He then decides to roll( cover trees, gate, and such with toilet paper)  my house. They also threw eggs and were all around just a nuisance.

On the 4th night we installed security cameras and caught then. In my county, it is a misdemeanor to roll someone's house.

Here's where my question comes out. This woman who drove a kid under her roof to come roll my families house. Police report has been written almost a day after the event.  Woman admits to police she drove

Here's my question: I was 17 at the time of the crime. Now that I am a legal adult, can I go after her with my family police report for contributing to the rolling?  She admitted to the cops about the rolling and that she was there.

TL;DR: woman can easily be charged with contributing to a delinquency of a minor. 17 when the accent happened, saw it all. Now that I'm 18, can I go after the mother in a civil court case, as in sue?

Edit: thanks for all the responses. At the time of writing this, I was highly sleep deprived and it was 4 AM in the morning. I fixed all the mistakes and answered your guy questions!

Answer: Please clarify.  Currently, your question doesn't make any sense.Answer #2: No, your age means little when this happened. Your parents report this to the police, and they take it from there.Answer #3: You don't go after another individual regarding criminal matters, the government does, and if the mom wasn't charged with anything in the first place, she won't be now.


Title: Is it illegal to make a website that shows a video of an illegally streamed video?

Question: I'm located in Montreal.

Answer: Yes


Title: After an accident how do you know if you should move your car to the side of the road?

Question: [removed]

Answer:
 If your car still runs and you can safely move the vehicle without getting hit or hitting someone else, do so immediately.

If not, call the police for help. They'll be able to get you safely to the side of the road.

I was once in an accident and the police stopped traffic and pushed us from one side of an 8 lane freeway to the other. Then the tow truck they called took our vehicle.


Title: My dog died while at board and train program in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Question:
I dropped my dog off Tuesday of this week for a board and train program. He was to be there 4 weeks total, and the third and fourth week I would join the training 3 days a week. Anyways, today Friday, I received a call at 1:30 pm. And was told my dog got out of their facility and was on the loose. I immediately left work and drove 40 minutes to join the search. When I arrived I was told they noticed him missing between 8am-9am. I searched for an hour, then received a call from the road commission that they had found my dog , and he was dead. I made my way back to the training facility and let them know. And then went to pick up my dead dog. Brought him to the vet to have them take care of the rest.

The facility claimed my dog climbed their fence to escape. Mind you their fences are prison style with the top bent in at 45° . Also my dog has never climbed a fence in his life. He was 4.5 years old, we have a 6 foot fence in our back yard that he's never attempted to climb. Neither does he dig.

My main issue here is that they didn't call me for 5 hours or so to tell me he had gotten out. Its 0° outside today and I feel that's total negligence.

I've called a lawyer and am waiting to hear back from him. What do you think my options are here? My wife and I are torn to pieces right now. We don't have kids, he was our kid.

Any feed back would be greatly appreciated.

Answer: What did the facility offer?


Title: Neighbor's house smells from 16+ dogs. What can I do?

Question:
Throwaway account for my safety.  Live in Ohio.

Recently, the neighbor started breeding large dogs.  We live in the city where there is not much room between houses.  There is no HOA where we live.  Now that summer has come, the smell carries intensely to our property.  We had a fence erected due to loose and violent dogs.  The fence is not doing anything to prevent the smell.

We have called the cops on the loose dogs.  We have called the building inspectors for the smell and various housing violations.  We have called the mayor and ward for our portion of the city about the smell.  Our next step is the health department.  So far, nothing has been done.

I heard we can sue for loss of our property value and loss of use of enjoyment of our property.  Suing may not be an option as he is 8500 behind on city back taxes.  There may not be any money to be made by suing.

Is there anything else we can do?

Answer:
 You could look into local/city law to see if there is a limit on the number of dogs he can own. It's possible he may be violating this and if he isn't registered as a kennel or shelter he could face fines and be required to remove some of the animals from the property.

Some states and cities also require special licenses and regulations for intact dogs.
Answer #2: Animal control at once. Not only are you are suffering, but also the dogs. Best of luck to you.Answer #3: Report the puppy mill next door to Animal Control ASAP.  Might not hurt to see if you can snap a few photos through the fence (but be careful).Answer #4: Could there be a possible zoning violation for breeding in the city? Might be worth checking. Answer #5: Animal control.  If the conditions are bad, they may seize the animals.


Title: Fled to another state

Question: I fled to another state with my kids to my mother's house to get us away from my physically and emotionally abusive husband. Nothing has been filed yet I just left and told the police in my are where I'm from of my actions and they said I have no issues. My question is what should be my next steps. Also I have pictures of the physical aspect of the abuse

Answer: File for divorce.


Title: Neighbors friend letting their dog piss on my car, topeka KS

Question: A car that comes by my neighbors house very often, has their dog piss on my car regularly. This is one of many, many things my neighbors do of this variety. But today, i was sitting on my porch, and the lady drove up, stoped her car to block my driveway, let her dog out on a leash, walked it up to my car and let it piss there while the neighbor and a friend both watched and chatted at the car. got a picture of the licence plate, and the spot the dog pissed but didnt have my phone on me so i couldnt record it. Is there anything i can do about this?

Answer: You could ask them to stop.


Title: Being sued for Cosigning a Lease

Question:
Hello,

I made the mistake of cosigning my brother's lease in May 2013.  Unfortunately, he is an idiot, and he ended up getting evicted in October 2015 due to not paying rent.  He also had a dog, and the carpet needed to be replaced, along with some drywall and the fence out back.  This is in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA, for reference.

The rental agency the landlord uses emailed the both of us last Monday (Just before Christmas, thanks), and in the email, he laid out the rent and utilities due, explained the damage caused, subtracted the pet deposit and one month's security deposit, and is now threatening legal action unless we pay the remainder by 01/15/2016.

As for payment, I totally understand, and he's actually being exceptionally reasonable with the damage, and the unpaid rent is hard to argue, so the amount due is not an issue at all.

My question lies in how exactly responsible I am.  I cosigned a 12-month lease in May 2013, and have not signed anything since.  I am not entirely sure how exactly I am responsible for unpaid rent and damages that occurred 18 months after my written responsibility ended.  Is there precedence for this, and is it worth my time, or should I just pay him what is due and accept the fact that I am related to an irresponsible moron?

Thank you for any advice you may provide.

Answer: The lease likely continued on a month to month basis, or was renewed, and as such, you are still on the hook.


Title: I need my newborn baby back!!

Question:
You
I live in Iowa and I had a baby 3 weeks ago and I had to put him in a vouluntary placement home with his aunt(his foster mom) but my DHS worker hardly ever gets back to me. Won't set up a "family plan meeting' yet. I've already had 3 NA meetings, a substance abuse evaluation And am currently undergoing out patient treatment/counseling. I only get to see my newborn son a couple days a week/2hrs at a time supervised. My mom hasn't seen him since he was born. My DHS worker said that it will be a very long process also. What can I/should I do?? I'm changing and working hard but I just want to bring my baby home. Please help me.

Answer:
 You need to cooperate with DHS and stay clean. You can get a lawyer to help walk you through this but ultimately you will need to comply with the DHS plan to get your kid back.

Just in terms of addiction advice you probably also want to be at a lot more meetings, three over three weeks is not a substantial amount.


Title: If I own one half of a house with my father as a co-signer. Can we force the other owner out without selling?

Question:
Sonoma County, California.

it's all in the title.

Answer:
 No. Your father as cosigner is only of relevance to the bank.

If the other owner won't accept your buyout offer, you will have to go to court and try to force a sale.


Title: Roommate owes me rent and utilities after I kicked him out.

Question:
I let my buddy move in about a year and a half ago. He did some real dirty underhanded shit to me, so I booted him out. I did not put him on the lease, as I'm just renting a property my mother owns.

He owes me upwards of $200 in utilities, and soon to be almost $300 for rent. But the dude will not answer my phone or texts. I know he has the money too.

Is there anything I can do to legally make him pay it, even though he's not on a lease? (Kentucky residents)

Answer: You should probably call it even because you illegally evicted him. He could probably will a civil suit against you.


Title: Employer Is Stating I Voluntarily Resigned (I Didn't) And Will Not Send Me COBRA Or Severance [TX]

Question:
Very long story short -

I worked for company X for almost four years as a full time employee. We (62 of us) were told on April 2nd that our positions would be dissolved, we were laid off, and our last day would be on April 29th. We found out we were being replaced by employees would worked for company Y. I applied for my position with company Y and got my job back.

In the process I went from a full time employee with company X, to a contractor with company Y. My pay remained similar, but my health coverage went up 400% monthly, I no longer have PTO, and do not get paid during company shut downs/holidays. I'm okay with this because at least I still get a paycheck while I look for another job.

Here's the problem - company X is stating I voluntarily left and therefore forfeit my severance package. They are lying about this. I did not resign. In fact, two employees from company X asked me to submit a letter of recommendation. I refused.

Company X is stating they will send me paperwork on how to file for COBRA in the " legally required timeframe." They informed me on April the 2nd and I still haven't received a notification of termination. Without this I can't submit for COBRA. I have been without health coverage for fifteen days. I am starting to worry.

Company X told me right when I got laid off, I qualified for four weeks of pay. Now they are saying I don't qualify for severance because I accepted a position with Company Y (I never told them I did, even if I did, I am NOT under a non-compete agreement).

Do I have any grounds for legal action? Should I speak with the Texas Labor Commission?

Thanks for the help!

I can provide more information if need be.

Answer:
 If your company is not providing timely information under COBRA you might contact the Texas Workforce Commission.

Severance isn't required under Texas law, and your company undoubtedly wrote their offering in such a way that it allows them to decide eligibility.  If you believe they broke a contractual obligation to pay severance you might talk to the TWC but likely you'd need to sue.  Overall that claim seems unlikely.Answer #2: > from a full time employee with company X, to a contractor with company Y

You went from a W2 employee to a 1099 contractor doing the same job? If so, what sort of job is it... is it legally allowable to be an IC position?


Title: Is it legal that I keep a steak knife in my purse?

Question:
It's for protection and I've always had it in there since I was a teenager

Edit: I live in illinois

Answer:
 Depends on your location.

Probably not.

No one wins a knife fight.Answer #2: 50 states.

50 different laws about concealed weapons.

And that's exactly what this is, a concealed weapon.Answer #3: Not legal advice, but don't use a knife for self defense, get a gun.


Title: Not going to school, 18 [M], School wants to file Charges

Question: Currently right now I'm in high school and for the past 2 weeks have missed quite a lot of school. My assistant principal is pretty on my ass about it and is talking about filing charges against me. I have have two main concerns: I am on probation and have been since I was 17 years old. The reasoning for my probation is much like what he wants to get me in trouble for. Which was not going to school for many reasons I'd rather not go into. My question is basically: Since I'm 18, can the school really "make" me go even if I don't want to? Can my probation officer make me go to school despite me being able to legally dropout?

Answer:
 I would look at the terms of your probation. That's an agreement between you and the court that you will behave in a certain way and comply with additional demands in exchange for not being in jail. That agreement may stipulate that you attend school until graduation.

Your probation certainly says you can't violate any laws. If you look at https://www.cincinnaticriminalattorney.com/juvenile-crimes/truancy/ it says that Ohio law says that people between 6 and 18 must attend school and not doing so can be a crime.

All that said, get that diploma or work with an organization that helps students who may not graduate get a GED. Life is hard enough without a period of being stubborn about school at 18 years old haunting you for the next 30.Answer #2: >Can my probation officer make me go to school despite me being able to legally dropout?

Legally being *able* to drop out, and having actually done so are two different things. So yes, until you drop out the school can punish you for not going, and your PO can require to to got to school.Answer #3: You should stay in school or a different school.

Just because you're 18 doesn't mean you don't have to show up to school. The school gets in trouble for you not showing up. You need to formally withdraw from school. Until you formally withdraw from school the school can punish you for not going.

You need to look at the terms of your probation. One of the terms might be you have to stay enrolled in school.


Title: Charged with DUI BUT am not a citizen! Immigration advice needed!

Question:
Well as the title mentions, I am not a citizen of the United States and have just received a DUI charge. I am a legal permanent resident (Green Card holder).

A little background: I have been in the states since 1997 and have had no legal issues until this happened.

Where: I was summoned by Madison Join Municipal Court in Madison NJ, Morris County NJ.

What: I have multiple charges, mostly motor vehicle violations but the most important one is the DUI.

I'm using a throwaway account for identity purposes. Hopefully that is enough information for someone to give me the advice I need.

Because I am not a citizen, the judge mentioned that this charge, if plead guilty, might affect my residency in the state. He mentioned deportation and issues with gaining a US citizenship.

I currently have a DUI lawyer but he specializes in DUI's and not much more as he is a pretty young guy. He said the DUI might not affect anything but just to be safe, he recommended my best action was to receive advice from an immigration lawyer.

As a young adult, spending another $1000+ on a lawyer is not helping my monetary situation so I come to you r/legaladvice.

Should I be worried about this/should I get a lawyer specializing in immigration? Has anyone been in the same situation and still ended up getting their citizenship? Am I going to get deported for this? Is there anything else I need to know before pleading?

Thanks for reading! And thanks for helping out!

Answer:
 You need an attorney who understands how this could affect your residency, yes.Answer #2: > Should I be worried about this/should I get a lawyer specializing in immigration?

You should definitely be concerned.  This is the exact reason I suggest LPR's / Greencard holders apply for citizenship as soon as possible.  You may be a LPR for the majority of your life, but as long as you are LPR status, you are deportable.

You should speak to an immigration attorney.  It is unlikely that ICE is preparing to round you up and put you in proceedings.  They have bigger fish to fry.  It is unlikely that this qualifies as a CIMT.

The judge is correct that it could possibly effect your immigration status, and it is great that the judge warned you.  This, by itself, is unlikely to cause you to lose LPR status.  You should consult with an immigration attorney to ask questions and confirm.  You should also get naturalized when you can (if you want to).Answer #3: Oh man.  This could be really, really bad. You absolutely need to consult an immigration attorney as well, or retain someone who does both (unlikely that you'll find one who is truly well versed in DUI & immigration).  You should absolutely be worried, you could be deported. DO NOT PLEAD before consulting an immigration attorney!  People will say oh ICE won't go after you for something small like this but you never know, I had a client with a charge of simple assault and ICE started deportation proceedings against her.


Title: Probation violation warrant due to inpatient treatment for bipolar(Tarrant Co. TX)

Question:
Hi y'all. Two years ago I got an "obstruction of highway" and was sentenced to a years probation, fees, classes, and 20 community services hours. I immediately did the whole fee upfront and completed the classes, but was having a really hard time getting the community service hours done because I was struggling with what I now know was the onset of bipolar disorder.  Eventually I had a full mental break and after a suicide attempt was committed and spent almost two weeks stabilizing on meds (I had never had a diagnosis) and then the last few months in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient.

When I went in I never thought to call my PO, and then as the time progressed and I was dealing with med changes I just pretended all was well. Now that I am stabilized I realize I need to take care of this. There is a warrant for my arrest and I am planning on self surrendering today. I have meds I have to take several times a day...do I bring those with me? And will my paperwork from inpatient etc. help me? I've never had to do anything like this and I am pretty terrified. Thanks.
Topic:
Disability Issues

Answer: Bring the meds, get the paper work faxed to your PO, call them and tell them where you were ASAP.  You'll be fine.  Have you had a PTR hearing?  Has your probation been revoked?  If not, and it is a hearing, it's entirely likely you could be okay: just bring proof of where you were, your meds, be polite and apologize a lot.


Title: Is it illegal to rebrand a businesses identity without permission?

Question: [I'm in New Zealand] I'm a graphic designer, I specialise in branding. Recently I rebranded a local restaurant without their permission. I kept their name but gave their visual identity (logo, menus, etc) a refresh and posted them in my online portfolio. I got a call today from the company that own the restaurant telling me it is illegal. It is common practise for designers to conceptually rebrand existing businesses. (There are countless examples online of people doing it with Google, Apple, (you name it), etc... So, is what I did illegal?

Answer:
 What were you using the new images for? Promotion on your website? Something in your portfolio to show prospective clients?

The fact that other large multinational companies don't send cease and desist letters to every instance someone messes with their trademark doesn't provide you with a defense if this company did. If it's their trademark, they have a duty to protect it from infringement.


Title: Can your parents force you to do things as a teenager. And if you refuse are they allowed to punish you?

Question:
I know this is a silly question but my dad is forcing me to read this history book I don't understand. This is because I didn't get the exact grades he wanted last school year. If I tell him I don't want to read it can he punish me for it.

He doesn't have a good reason for making me read it but apparently he thinks it will make me do better in life.

Also he is known to be over controlling.

Edit: I am to be 15 next month and I live in California

Edit2: Thanks for all of the advice you guys have given me.

Answer:
 Yes and Yes.

And just FYI, this isn't overly controlling. Answer #2: I'm not going to pretend I know anything about your dad because I do not, but what he is doing for you in this case is good for you and as you've described it, for your best.


Title: [FL] Law firm wants me to pay civil remedy for theft

Question:
I stole from a walmart not long ago and got caught with some headphones worth 20 dollars. No items were damaged and I gave it all back, I didnt get arrested and just got a ban for a time and I thought that was it. The cop at the time told me nothing about paying some civil remedy.

Now this "law firm" company is asking me to pay them 475 for civil claim and I'm not sure if its some scam or not. I called to ask for the exact reason and the person on the phone said its just for commiting the action of theft, is this legal? Has anyone here dealt with something similar before? I looked online about them but got mixed answers. Some people claiming that its just an intimidation tactic and nothing will happen

Answer: This is common. It is called a civil demand. Essentially, you are being told to pay $475 in restitution, otherwise, Walmart will take you to court and it will cost you must more. This is not only legal, but Walmart's favorite legal tool to deter shoplifting. You don't have to pay, but if you do not and they take you to court, it will cost you more than $475 in the long run.Answer #2: Yeah, pay up or Walmart's lawyers will eat you alive because you are soft, crunchy and liable. Also delicious with ketchup.Answer #3: You can be sued for just about anything. You definitely can be sued for stealing things and the other side is entitled to whatever damages resulted as a cause of your actions.


Title: Criminal speeding in AZ (63mph at 40 zone). What are the chances of the charges dropped to civil?

Question: I have a clean record. From CA.

Answer:
 >Fines for a speeding ticket add up quickly in Arizona; a penalty for ten mph over the speed limit starts at $250 and raises by $50 for every five mph over 10. A ticket for 20 mph over the speed limit increases as much as $200, and the driver may have their license suspended or revoked at the traffic stop.

https://www.aztriallawyer.com/blog/2018/07/speeding-in-arizona-may-cost-you-a-fortune.shtml

There isn't a good way to tell you your chances of having the ticket reduced here. You'll need to talk to a traffic lawyer.


Title: [VA] Received 2 reckless driving tickets on the same day, today July 4th, while traveling

Question: As title says, traveling from Northern Virginia area to Lake Norman NC and get 1 RD ticket in Prince William (Manassass) and another ticket 3 hours later in Pulaski County (near Radford/Blacksburg)— first one was legit, I was going 84-65. Next one I was passing some trucks and cop nabbed me 84-70. I am beside myself because I am also in other legal trouble unrelated from this in the state of Ohio, again unrelated.

Answer: You need a lawyer, your reckless driving is probably a criminal charge and being in other legal trouble in another state is not going to help you. Answer #2: You need an attorney because reckless is a misdemeanor in Virgina and two in the same day is going to make any judge raise an eyebrow.Answer #3: Sounds like both tickets are legit. You need a lawyer


Title: Is this theft?

Question:
Hi reddit,

I live in the UK and in a flat with a shared garden. A week ago, my upstairs neighbour left a note in the stairwell saying that everyone must remove all garden furniture and bikes from the garden or else she would report us to our landlords.

My bedroom has a door leading to the garden via some steps. Next to the steps I had a bike which I reluctantly brought into my flat.

I noticed today that she took the plant pots from my steps. They have vanished.

I want to know if that’s theft before I approach her.

Thanks.

Answer: If they were yours, and she took them, Yes.


Title: Is it normal to return your copy of the lease when you move out of a rental?

Question:
I rented a basement room this summer and just moved out this morning. They gave me the full deposit back but insisted I return my copy of the contract I signed when I moved in. They said that's how it always goes when you move out. I complied but it gave me a bad feeling. It seems super shady, like it's an illegal rental and they're trying to hide the evidence. Is this standard procedure?

Edit: in Maryland if it matters

Answer: There's no requirement you turn that over. It belongs to you. They probably are trying to hide the rental. Now the good news is that it's not 1896 and there are copiers and scanners so there is no reason not to have made your own copy.


Title: If I have alcohol charges and I agreed to random alcohol screens/tests will they charge me if marijuana is in my system? (Harrisonburg, VA)

Question:
I got charged in Rockingham/Harrisonburg county but the trial could possibly get moved to Fairfax county in Virginia.
I got charged with underage possession (of alcohol), drunk in public and a class 6 felony for assaulting an officer, but I said ok to random alcohol tests/screens but on the paper it says "drug/alcohol tests and drug/alcohol screens." Does this mean they're going to also test for drugs in my system and do I get charged accordingly or no? Also, will the felony likely get dropped since it's my first offense?
Topic:
Alcohol Related Other than DUI

Answer:
 > oes this mean they're going to also test for drugs in my system and do I get charged accordingly or no?

They could. You're facing a felony charge and want to know if it's ok to keep breaking the law? What's wrong with you? Do you want a criminal record for the rest of your life? This is your wake up call.

> Also, will the felony likely get dropped since it's my first offense?

That's not how it works. You don't get an automatic mulligan on felonies. Your attorney may be able to get it reduced and get you into a first time offender program of some kind.
Answer #2: The DA and courts take assaulting an officer pretty seriously. GET A LAWYER, and stop using!  Not even over the counter drugs, poppy seed bagels, etc.  You test dirty after fighting a cop drunk and the only thing being dropped is the judges gavel when he convicts you.  ANAL


Title: Neighbor damaged door, paid me an agreed to amount, now asking for some back

Question:
My neighbors kid damaged my garage door, by throwing a baseball at it and putting a hole in it.  My neighbors father initially said he would replace the panel in the garage door, since his kid caused the damage.

I contacted a licensed garage door contractor, and he informed the door is not repairable but the door should be replaced, and quoted me $900 to replace it.

I went and told my neighbor this, and he said "ok" and offered $550 for the door.  Being 'neighborly' I said half would be fine ($450).  He gave me the check for $450, and I cashed it, ordered the door, and am awaiting for it to come in to be replaced.

Now, a week or so later, my neighbor comes up to me and said he doesn't think $450 is fair and wants to renegotiate, I told him we had a deal, he made the first offered, and I'm not willing to reopen it.  He did not like this response.

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**Does my neighbor have any legal standing, since the matter between us can essentially be considered closed?**

Answer:
 If he wants to renegotiate, I think $900 is a pretty reasonable point to start with...

Also, to answer your question, no.Answer #2: >he doesn't think $450 is fair and wants to renegotiate...

>Any other advice, since he will likely ask for money back again?

Sure, tell him you'd happily take the original $550 he offered.Answer #3: You were more than generous accepting half.  You would not have chosen to replace the door at all, if it were not for the hole the neighbors kid put in it.  I’m sure the neighbor isn’t happy with a surprise $450 bill, but then again, you weren’t either!Answer #4: No


Title: Forced day off that you have to pay back with extra hours. UK.

Question: Hello, my mum works in a inner city school in the UK and on the 27th of November 2015 the school are making the staff take a day off and then they have to pay it back with extra hours. To me this sounds rather dodgy and it doesn't sound fair nor legal. Any help would be great, thanks!.

Answer:
 The UK has decent employee protection but I don't think this breaks any laws

They aren't asking her to work any extra hours in total; it's very unlikely these extra hours will increase the length of her work day above what's legal, or decrease the rest period below what's legal.

The only reason it might be dodgy is if her employment contract directly contradicts this


Title: Does this sound wrong to you?

Question:
Hello,
     I have a problem.  Several months ago a coworker threw a large bag of drugs into the back of my vehicle.  The police came and arrested me along with several other coworkers.  I hired an attorney who discussed this with the DA.  He says the DA proposes:  In exchange for dropping the charges  I  will spend 7 days in a holding cell.  To me, this seems like serving time without being convicted.  It seems.....very wrong.  I was in the wrong place at the wrong time.  I have the suspicion I'm not being well represented.  I'm curious to hear what you think.  Thanks.

Answer:
 I can't speculate on the procedural rationale behind this, and I don't think I'd be able to even if you had provided your location. You'll need to talk to your attorney about whether or not a conviction will appear on your record.

Your story is that that a coworker just threw a large bag of drugs into your car, without your knowledge or consent. The DA likely does not believe that story, because it doesn't sound very credible. You don't have to agree to the DA's deal, but if you don't you may have to go to trial.Answer #2: Man what a bummer. The last time a guy threw a bag of drugs in the car I just told the cops the drugs weren't mine. They said cool, and then they let me go.


Title: [Utah] Need advice on suing an ex who after the divorce is still using my credit card

Question: This is my second post. The conclusion from the first post was the only option is suing, now I am wondering what the opinion on suing is. When I was married I had my ex husband as an authorized user on my credit card, when I was divorced I made him give me the card he had for my account, but did not remove him as an authorized user. Yesterday I got a message about reaching my limit, found out 8 months ago (after our divorce) he called and had a new card ordered and has racked up multiple thousand dollars in debt on my card. Do I have a good case for this?

Answer: NAL, but first things first. Cancel the card and file a fraud report with your credit card company.


Title: Apartment adding fees months later

Question:
I moved into my first apartment 20 minutes north of Philadelphia, PA last April. I pay my rent monthly through an online portal, which runs ~$1000/m. I logged onto the portal yesterday to pay December’s bill, and I see a charge of 100 or so dollars dated from August to September. I emailed the head of my apartment complex, and she said it’s a Conservice bill. She has no idea why I haven’t been charged for conservice up until this point and says she’s looking into the matter. I haven’t been charged for conservice any other month. Am I legally obligated to pay these fees if they’re tacking this onto my rent months later? Thank you in advanced.

Utilities section of lease: [utilities](https://m.imgur.com/a/GOFMJ)

Answer: What does your lease say about this? Is it a vacant recovery fee? If yes, are you required by your lease to have the utilities in your name, and if yes, are they?


Title: Just got out of jail on bail and I need advice as to where to go from here.

Question:
I'm a 21 year old male living in Houston, Texas. Sorry ahead of time for the block post, I will include a tldr at the end.

Background: "Family" of 4: Dad, Mom, Sister, and myself. There is a huge background in regards to my family. One of the main issues revolves around the abuse both my sister and I received as minors. A common instance for the two of us was getting belted to the point of bleeding for ridiculous reasons, for example, getting a B or C on our report cards. Abuse continued for me until I graduated high school, but for my sister, the abuse continues although more verbal than physical nowadays, but the physical still occurred. DISCLAIMER: We have no recorded proof of this happening, only the testimony of my father and my sister (15). Please keep this noted until the end.

Story: My little sister lied to my mom on Friday, September 29th, stating that she was going to school. She actually had no school and I took her fishing in Galveston. On our way back, she was caught by her mother and was constantly texted, but my sister ignored. I told my sister I'd take care of it when we got home.

Incident: We get home and my mother immediately yells at my sister to sit down. She's already extremely confrontational so I step in and my mother and I get in to a verbal fight. I end the fight by trying to take my sister to her room, in which my mother puts her hands on me (at this point, I'm audio recording from my phone. I also have pictures of her hand marks on my arm.) and I push her to the leather couch behind her to a sitting position. She runs to call the cops and my grandma begins to strangle me by the neck, screaming "Box me!" repeatedly. I try to pull her off with as little force as possible, but by at this point, my mom is already on the phone with the cops.

Result: Police show up, and ask both sides. I play the recording, which starts off with me saying "*Sisters Name*, let's go." and follows up with my mother yelling and then me yelling "Don't put your hands on me." and then my grandmother yelling. I don't let them know until this point in the recording that I've recorded the entire confrontation. I show the cop the recording along with the pictures, but I'm still arrested (no Miranda rights read) for the reason of "Your sister is under the custody of your mother, therefore she has the right to put her hands on you but you don't have the right to put your hands on her."

Trial: At trial, the judge, after giving multiple 10, 50, and 100+ thousand dollar bails, reads my file and gives me a 300 dollar bail. (Was charged with Domestic Assault 'assault causes bodily inj fam viol') Obviously no bodily injury was done, I pushed her into a leather couch. If anything, the bodily injury was done by their part since I have pictures of proof.

So my question is, what options do I have? Obviously I need an attorney for my trial in January, but in regards to that, is there anything I need to know or do? This is my first time going through the legal system. Ever.

Additionally, under the assumption of an innocent verdict, do I have any options pressing charges against my mother and grandmother for their actions? Do I have any ground to press charges for previous physical abuse done by my mother? My father and sister have already agreed to testify against her should I go down this path.

Tldr; Push mother off me while I try to protect my sister, get booked. Spend a day in jail, judge finds charge ridiculous and gives me an incredibly low bail amount. Need help now that I am out.
Topic:
Custody Divorce and Family

Answer: Attorney.  Criminal assault charges, even ones that seem minor are not something to screw around with.  If you are eligible for a public defender great, otherwise hire a private attorney.


Title: A Toyota 4runner hit me while I was commuting to work on bike (MICHIGAN)

Question:
Happened in Marquette, Michigan.

I was commuting to work on my bicycle on tuesday the 25th at about 12:15, and was riding through the back of a Shopko Grocery Store parking lot. I was wearing headphones and listening to music like I normally do, and I was taking my routine route. As I rode my bike through the parking lot, a lady was backing out of her parking spot in a white Toyota 4Runner. I didn't see her backing out, and she didn't see me coming through apparently, and the next thing I know is I'm on the ground with road rash and my bike is busted in the front.

I lay on the ground until the EMT and Police arrive, and the both the lady and I are questioned by the police officer. I told her "I was on my way to work and was taking the route I normally do, and I was in fact wearing headphones, but was not distracted by them, I just didn't see the vehicle backing out and she didn't see me." I didn't hear what the driver told the police, but I made note that my bike was not driveable, and one of the EMT's offered me a ride to work and said himself "the front wheel isn't able to spin.

Now my real problem is that the police report says that the vehicle that hit me, and my bike are both Driveable, which isn't true at all. The driver's vehicle only had a little scratch on it, meanwhile, my bike's fork is bent and front brakes are bent as well. The front tire cannot spin unless the front brake pads are taken off.

The report also says that I **WAS** distracted by my headphones and that the driver who was backing out of her spot was not distracted and that she looked both ways before backing out slowly.

So to summarize, the police officer said in their report that it was basically my fault and that my broken bike took no damage in the crash. I just want my bike fixed, not looking for hospital bills to be paid since there weren't any. I just don't know where to go with this next, since i've never had to deal with anything like this before.

Am I screwed or is there a chance that I can get my bike fixed and not have to cover the damage from the accident?

Answer: You can sue her for the repair of your bike, but the headphones, regardless of what you believe, will come into play.


Title: [CT] Commercial property about to get rid of a whole lot of asbestos the completely wrong way

Question:
I'm an assistant property manager for 3 commercial properties, all in the same town.  One of them is in dire need of roofing repairs but the roof is confirmed to have asbestos in it.  The last time we did a new roof we just covered it up (literally and figuratively I suppose) but this time we're planning to do a full tear down, presumably releasing all of that crap into the air.

The problem: we're not going to do it properly and dispose of the old roofing in accordance with the laws and regulations because it will cost too much.  The roofing contractor won't be certified, the tenants in the building won't even be told.  I'm genuinely concerned for these people from a health perspective and because it's genuinely wrong and could have serious impacts environmentally etc.  What's my best option to insulate myself from this and anonymously go to the proper authorities.  And on that topic, would I want to go to the town, state, or federal authorities?  It's about 300k sqft in total so a sizable building, only a few thousand square feet of roofing to be replaced at the moment though.

Edit: thanks for the input guys, the play for me seems to be to start with the permit office if it's not too late, then move on to the big boys for some reinforcements if need be.

Answer:
 Call the DEEP 860-424-3366 and call the US EPA to report the violations. Both the contractor and the building owner will be liable for fines (6 figure ones). Answer #2: Try to get the permit office to stop this first.  Who confirmed the presence of asbestos?  If it was an inspector who is straight, I would contact them and ask them if they will protect your anonymity if you were to tell them of a property that is not including this inspection/asbestos presence on a permit application for a demolition. He probably has contacts at the permit office and can bring this up without involving you.

If you fail to stop this and the work is scheduled to happen for certain. Call OSHA the day before the demolition begins and alert them there is a demolition of asbestos without precaution happening the next day. The good thing about OSHA is that you will not have to provide any paperwork that can lead back to you. They will just come out and do a safety inspection on their own.  But they won't likely do a preventative inspection, they need to document the actual violation.


Title: I'm taking the fall for my mom's 5 point moving violation (xpost /r/personalfinance

Question:
My mom is 54, relatively no college experience, and has a criminal record from many moons ago. She has a job as a library courier and makes decent money. My mom recently got into an accident that gave her 4 points to her license, and recently she drove past a school bas as it was putting out its stop sign(she claims she was already at the front of the bus and in a point of no return situation). The bus driver wrote her plates down and I guess sent them in. If it sticks, it'll be 5 points.
I'm 18, work at Burger King, and do not have a car right now but had plans to buy one off my brother this January.
My mom wants me to take the fall for the bus thing so that she doesn't run the risk of losing her job(her license is her everything for her job). How will me taking this affect me, and my car buying experience in January? What'll happen when I go to get my insurance? And just about is there anything else,advice, I should know?
(These are her first points in YEARS, I guess sometimes bad luck happens.) This is in New Jersey.

Answer: I cannot say this in strong enough words.  Do not do this.  The points would be the least of your concerns.  You could end up in jail for committing perjury, probably lose your license, and your mom would still then lose hers.  DO NOT DO THIS.


Title: My wife being sued over free car

Question:
About 6 months ago my wife and I gave away a non-running Impala to a “friend” and her husband.  We wanted the car out of our driveway and the husband was a mechanic and able to get the car running. I informed them the registration was 3 years old as we haven’t been driving it at all.
My wife didn’t have the original title. (Tried to sell the car to a friend 2 years ago [for $800] he gave me $400 and I handed him the title,
Told him to go ahead and transfer the car in his name. I said he could pay me the remaining $400 later....it wasn’t about the money, I just want this car gone.  Well...that guy killed him self and I have no way of getting the title back as I don’t know his family or anything).
So the couple take the car, repair it, then the husband drives it to work, it breaks down on him.  Husband leaves the car on the side of the road and it gets towed.
This all happens within 7 days of them taking the car.
I reach out the the “friend” and she confirmed her husband drove the car and left it. I have texts about me giving the car to them, them getting it running, about how the towing company sent a bill to me for the car storage.

My wife is now being sued for the tow/storage.
My wife did NOT fill out a release of liability (even though I asked her to many times when the originally picked up the car).

So my question is....are we screwed? Can I present these texts and maybe get off the hook for $4000?

TL;DR - Gave a car away FOR FREE. Ppl let it get towed. My wife didn’t fill out release of liability.  Now we’re getting sued by the tow company.

Answer:
 Actually you didn't give it away you let them borrow it, because you never took the necessary steps to get it out of your name. Your wife should have listened to you about the release of liability. When you don't handle things properly they can bite you in the ass. Assuming they aren't charging more than the law allows the storage place has every right to pursue tow and storage fees from the registered owner, which is still you.Answer #2: Everything you have described indicates its your car.

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Its your responsibility to make it right with the tow company for your car. Have they actually served you? If so get a lawyer.


Title: Help! How do a go about taking legal action towards what I believe to be a fraudulent safety on the vehicle I've recently purchased.

Question:
Hi there, I live in Canada (Winnipeg, MB) I recently bought a car (private sale) that I believe might have a fraudulent safety. It's a 2000 Volkswagen Golf.  One of the problems this vehicle has was mentioned at the time of sale. I was told the transmission has trouble in 3rd gear. When we test drove the car we did notice this but didn't take it on the highway so never realized the extent of this problem ( I blame myself for this. It is my first car purchase and I admit I was very naive to the whole process). I was told this car was used to drive to and from work an hour out of the city I trusted that if that's what the car was used for then it shouldn't be a problem. Now that I have bought the car I would never trust in on the highway.
However, the main problem which was never mention at time of purchase (and which I believe could be why I might have a case) is that the power steering rack is leaking in multiple spots. He must have topped up the fluid when he was selling the car so it worked fine at the time. About a week later I was having problems with it. I bought more fluid and took it to my Dad's mechanic. What I got from him is that the car is basically garbage and is not worth the money to fix it.
So now I'm unsure of what I should do...Should I just cut my losses and try and sell it for nothing or try and bring this to court and see if I can get my money back? I would rather not go to court, but if I do in fact have a case I feel as though I should.
If anyone has gone through a similar situation before or has any advice on what steps I should take it would be greatly appreciated!! Also if you need any clarification on anything I've explained or would like more information please ask (this is my first post in the subreddit)

Answer:
 Caveat emptor.

Unless the seller lied to you it is your responsibility to be aware of what you're buying. You knew the vehicle had a bad transmission, and later the rack developed a leak. Those are both your problems now.


Title: Agency ran over schedule during a casting and refused to cover parking fees imposed by the delay

Question:
So a company held a casting and in the email stated the casting would be conclude by a certain time.  I called the booking agent and asked about parking, she promptly informed me "parking wouldn't be a problem".  The lot provided was free for the first hour then jumped to $30+ for any time beyond that.  It was a remote hotel and this was the only available parking.  If we were released at the agreed upon time, I would have been out within the hour and not have incurred the fee.  After getting released significantly late (and not hired) I had to pay to get out of the parking lot.  I explained the situation in email and sent over a copy of the receipt and they basically replied saying they're not responsible and aren't going to reimburse me.

Is there any liability on them for going over schedule or claiming "parking wouldn't be a problem?"

Thanks!

  MA

Answer:
 > Is there any liability on them for going over schedule or claiming "parking wouldn't be a problem?"

No.


Title: Sex offender frequents my gym; is he allowed? (Ohio)

Question:
There is a guy that I always see talking to teenagers. The frequency/interest seemed unnatural to me so I googled his name and found out he was convicted about 15 years ago of "Unlawful Sex with a Minor" and "Sexual Battery". I can't seem to find him on the state registry, but he shows up on the Safe Neighborhood App, and sexoffenderrecord.com and the photos seem recent which leads me to believe he his still a registered sex offender. What is disturbing is a 15 year old boy told me he invited him to his house for pizza. First off, is he allowed to talk to minors? And secondly, what can be done?
Topic:
Criminal Law

Answer: Not a solution using the legal system, but I imagine the gym would be interested to know that a sex offender is using their facilities as a place to meet minors and invite them to his home.


Title: Coffee shop worker moved my bag and the way he put it down opened my water bottle and soaked my computer. What can I do if it's damaged/broken?

Question:
So I was at a coffee shop working and ended up getting into a conversation with a table next to me. The coffee shop was closing and my bag was on the ground, which contained my personal effects including a $2000 computer that I do video editing on and my water bottle, which has a latch top that opens with a press of the button.

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I moved to the table behind me and the shop was empty other than me and the person I was chatting with. My bag was at the original table, 3 feet away. As the manager was closing the shop, he took my bag, unbeknownst to me and put it on the table. When the shop was about to close, he let us know and I went to grab my bag and saw it was soaked. I opened my computer and it too was soaked. I opened it and water was in the keys, on the screen, etc.

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I got upset and asked why the manager moved my bag and he said he didn't know it was mine and it was his job to put it on the table. We continued arguing about why he touched my bag, and he said that I should've have left my bag, but ultimately, I got his information and now the computer is off, in front of a fan and I hope it's fine, but it was pretty soaked and I bought a canned air duster from a computer shop to try and clear as much water as possible from it.

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What are my legal rights should the computer be water damaged? Can I ask the coffee shop's insurance to cover the cost of fixing it? I don't need a new computer, I just need something similar that's able to do video editing/rendering. Any advice would be appreciated!!! Thanks!

Answer:
 >Can I ask the coffee shop's insurance to cover the cost of fixing it?

You can ask for anything you'd like. If they decline, your recourse would be to sue in small claims court. It would be up to the judge to determine if they are liable for your water bottle not being properly secured in your bag.


Title: NC: Fixture definition when selling a house

Question:
Google was unhelpful with this situation.

Are potted trees considered fixtures? I have an avocado tree in a (large) pot that I bring inside my garage every winter. It’s currently sitting in my backyard as it’s now spring here in NC. If I put my house on the market, would the buyer be able to claim that it is a “fixture” and make me leave it when I move?

Thank you.

Answer:
 Usually in legal terms a 'fixture' is something that is attached to the house/property that leaves a non-superficial mark when removed.  A potted tree generally would not be such a thing.  A tree in the ground would be, or even a clothesline post sunk in the back yard.   This does vary with locality.

One good option is to tell your listing real estate agent that the tree goes with you when you move.  They will make sure the sales agreement reflects your wishes, or, possibly, if the new buyers REALLY want it, make them purchase it separately if you can agree on a price.


Title: Apartment Complex in Atlanta screwing over residents with parking (or lack thereof)

Question:
Please help.

Is our apartment breaking our contract agreement? When we first moved into this neighborhood we signed a lease that explicitly says "[Parking] rent is payable monthly to management in the sum of 00/100 Dollars per month..." Now, this used to include access to parking garages located at the base level of every building. About six weeks ago, management decided that they were going to start charging $25/month for parking garage spaces. Initially no one really minded as we believed that there would be plenty of other spaces to park... oh how naive we were. The first few nights were total chaos, there were people parked literally EVERYWHERE that didn't block cars from driving through the complex. Every single inch of curb, fire lanes, double parked cars, medians, weird nooks and crannies that didn't even seem possible.

Managements response to this was... wait for it... booting. They've expanded the "fire lane" to incorporate everywhere that is not a parking spot and boot people for parking there. Although the situation is not as bad as it was initially, there are still far too few spaces for people to actually park. This is especially terrible for those who come home at night. Because my roommate gets home late from work, she regularly drives around 20 minutes to an hour to find a spot where they won't boot her car (again). Some residents park at local businesses OVER A MILE AWAY and walk home in the MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. We live in a "nicer" area but come on y'all... this is ATLANTA!!! This is after they promised they wouldn't start booting cars until they passed out free parking passes to residents who don't want to pay extra. Surprise, no such pass has materialized. Management's argument is that there are several unauthorized vehicles parking in the (sometimes) gated community and they "believe" the booting will get rid of those vehicles.

Meanwhile, residents (a.k.a people who pay to live here) are still getting booted regularly. Some with more than one boot at a time. The office claims that they are not responsible for the booting and blame the local police department. We have talked to actual police officers from the department and they have denied that claim. They also said that the so-called "fire lanes" in the apartment don't really qualify as such. This is because parking in those areas doesn't hinder the police or the fire dept from getting into buildings in the case of an emergency. Additionally, the police/fire dept would tow vehicles parked in fire lanes since booting them would only make it harder to move a car that was in their way.

To add insult to injury, the only responses we get from management essentially tell us to stop complaining. Seriously, we got one that told us to stop calling corporate... We also just received an email from management telling residents to stop requesting reimbursement for booting fees. They say there are plenty of parking spots (793 free and 247 paid) for the neighborhood. They continue to claim that these freshly painted areas are legitimate fire lanes, which have to be approved by a fire official. They also have the audacity to tell RESIDENTS to pay for parking in garages to avoid getting booted or towed.

"In closing, to avoid having your vehicles towed away or booted, you can purchase a guaranteed parking space. You can discontinue the garage permit at anytime.  The cost to boot a vehicle is $75 (that is 3 months of guaranteed parking). To tow a car costs $150 (that is 6 months of guaranteed parking)."

It literally says that parking is FREE in our lease... I don't know what to do. I've looked through our lease and my incredibly untrained eyes find some of the language seems to be on our side while some seems to be on the side of management. There are 480 units in this complex, with the majority being 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. It seems to me that there could easily be more than 793 people here who drive and need a place to park their car.  My current and only plan of attack is to start a FB group, get angry residents to join, and crowd fund a contract lawyer. What else can I do if anything?

If you think I'm exaggerating, google Arium Glenridge apartments and look at the reviews. Also, take note of an obviously fake review (posted 2 weeks before me writing this) and a genuinely confusing *reply*(?) from the management (posted a whole month before me writing this)...?

tl;dr
I'm currently living in an apartment complex that INTENTIONALLY removed access to parking spots, creating more demand than supply. Now residents are regularly getting booted in their own neighborhood or park at least a mile away and walk home at night.

I won't even get started on other BS we've dealt with here.

Answer:
 Now, I could be wrong because I’m not 100% about Atlanta, but contact the fire marshal. If they expanded the fire lanes that may not be legal, I’m fairly certain they have to approve all changes to fire lanes, including making them larger. Another thing is if your lease says $xx.xx to park in a certain place, and then they change that mid lease, they can’t just do that. You both agreed upon what’s in the lease. If you were to resign a lease with the new amendments in there that would be legal, but not yet. Answer #2: Georgia is notoriously tenant unfriendly, and landlord's often pull nonsense like this.

Your best bet is going to be getting a hold of a landlord-tenant lawyer. Many will provide low-cost or even free consultations. They'll be able to tell you how to proceed.

Frankly, given that this is affecting *all of you*, I wouldn't be shocked if this jumps into into class action territory. This is the sort of stuff that gets landlords sued by *all* of their tenants.Answer #3: Question.  If they have 793 free spaces then who is parking there?  Are people who dont live there parking there?
Or are there way more units than parking spaces?


Title: Issues with landlord over emotional support animals

Question:
My wife and I just signed a lease in pet free appartment building. We signed some papers saying we wouldn't bring unauthorized animals into the building. If allowed an animal, we would next to sign a animal addendum . The will authorize service animals for Vyvansedisabled people under fair housing laws. They may require written statement for a qualified third party verifying the need for assistive animals.

We didn't disclose our cats because we didn't think we had to because my wife needs them as emotional support animals(esa).  She had a psychologist letter recommending an esa from 6 years ago but we lost it, only having a digital copy without a signature.  My wife has borderline personality disorder and has been recivieng treatments for 1 year now.

Long story short. Landlord found out about the cats, claimed we lied on our application, wants to charge us 500$ for breaking the lease, won't accept the letter we provided from the qualified professional because: 1. No signature, 2. Not from this year, 3. The appartment address we signed a lease for isn't listed in the lease.

We just found the signed letter now.

Any advice would be great

Answer:
 So, long story short you lied to your landlord when signing the papers.  And you don't actually have valid emotional support animals.

I mean, seriously.  This mechanism exists to help people.  Why do people that need help lie and not follow procedure?!  Is it too much to ask, world?! WHYYYYY.

Get a new letter, give that to him.Answer #2: Well, you certainly got off on the wrong foot by acting like the rules for pets and service animals don't apply to you. Put yourself in your landlord's shoes: tenants move in, you find out they have cats they didn't disclose to you despite a a requirement to do so, and give you an unsigned letter from years ago that could easily be fake. The best you can do is play nice, act contrite, and offer to get a new letter.Answer #3: The ESA letter from the doctor must be less than a year old. You should have it signed this time so it doesn't look like you typed it yourself.


Title: I am a fellowship student at a large state university and I keep being "forgotten" in my required teaching assignment, which leads me to terrible, undesirable situations. Is there anything legally I can do? [NY]

Question:
For privacy I will omit some details, but I am a fellowship graduate student who receives a (small) yearly salary to attend my PhD. Part of my requirement to continue receiving my fellowship is a teaching assignment at one of the schools within the state school system.

My head of my department (a small, 20-student or so department) is responsible for making these assignments and placements. Last year, he "forgot" to place me. I had attempted to contact him several times to follow up and contacted the head of the department at the college I was supposed to teach at (he had mentioned it a while ago, when I was accepted into the program) but the head of the dept was rather hostile about it, as they hadn't even been notified of my potentially coming by him, and I guess found me presumptuous for assuming I would be teaching there (but this was the information I was going on.)

So, in May, he was scrambling to find me an assignment, and just sent a mass email to every school in the system. One school accepted me-- a small community college in an urban area. It has been incredibly difficult and stressful. It's in a very unsafe neighborhood with no public transportation (I do not have a car), and the students are incredibly disrespectful and often borderline hostile/aggressive. I was given no orientation and told to come up with the curriculum on my own as "it doesn't really matter." I have worked really hard to try to make the class interesting and engaging, but my attendance is down to about 6/35 students. If I grade them according to their performance, I often am cornered in my classroom after class by 19 to 25-year-old men aggressively demanding I change their grade. The building has no security and I am often the last person there when I teach my class (there are about four other professors and I rarely see them) so this makes me feel really unsafe. Last semester, I wasn't paid all semester due to 'administrative issues' and only got paid three weeks into the current semester.

I requested to be changed fall semester, and my head of department said he would work on it. I followed up several times, including emails to a college in the system that appeared to have openings. He told me not to worry and that I would be placed at this new college next year. Well, I just received an email from the head of that college, and they said it is way too late for placements to be made. My head of dept dropped the ball yet again for finding me a proper placement.

If I do not teach next semester, I will lose my fellowship (it's part of the deal) and the only option at this point appears to stay at this current assignment. However, it is becoming unbearable, and I am upset/angry that it feels through no fault of my own I am being punished due to my head of dept's incompetence. My fellow students are at great assignments and are gaining great teaching experience, some of them actually teaching subjects that are outside of their major but within MY major, because their head found them assignments in a timely manner.

Is there anything I can do legally? I am not sure what kind of "discrimination" I can claim. I should mention I am one of the few females in a very male-heavy department. (In fact, I think I am currently one of the only females on fellowship.)

I appreciate any help you can give, and I apologize if i come off as privileged in this. I don't mean to be. I am just being honest about what is a very difficult situation.

Answer:
 Go in person to sort this out.  Stop relying on emails.  What evidence of discrimination do you have?Answer #2: You should cross post this to /r/GradSchool.

You have to continue to be a (polite) pain in the rear to the co-ordinator, the administrative staff, and the head of the department.

Your first issue is getting an appropriate placement, a second possible and later avenue is the legal route.


Title: How Do I Stop My Father?

Question:
My father is 82.  He's always been an abusive dick, but I've dealt with that before.  Now, in his denouement, and suffering a touch of dementia, he is systematically destroying and discarding everything he owns, including his dwelling.

I don't want his stuff, or his money, although the loss of historical stuff pains me deeply.  I'm worried that his house will collapse on himself and my 78 year old mother.  He's in the process [right now as I type this] of removing exterior wall studs in his home.  Load-bearing structural beams.  Every wall in the house is de-plastered and spewing formaldehyde and fiberglas insulation fibers.  It's in the food, on the linens -- literally everywhere.  Silica dust from the plaster, too.

In the last few years, he's thrown out: telescopes, cameras, lenses, collectible [irreplaceable] literature and photos, electronics, personal mementos,  and a host of other hard to categorize things like tools, art, etc.  All the lenses and cameras were crushed in a vice before going in the trash, so we could not salvage anything except the very first discard - a 1918 movie camera worth thousands of dollars.

Everywhere I call doesn't have an answer - passing the buck, more or less.  I can't believe there isn't a well-advertised plan in place for this.  It must happen every day.

If someone can  point me in the right direction here, I'd be very appreciative.  The health department would shut down the house in an instant, but that would be a short term solution, because I'm a tradesman and I could fix it all in a few weeks, and he will simply repeat the process [John's work is never good enough in his critical eyes].

Thoughts?

[Ontario Canada]

Answer:
 If he is literally tearing down the house, he is placing himself and your mother in imminent physical danger and you should call the police. I don't know the process in Canada, but where I'm from that would be enough for the police to take him to a psychiatric facility where he would be held until no longer an immediate threat to himself or others.

Assuming that is also the case in Canada, that would give you sufficient time to begin the process of acquiring guardianship. Here are Ontario-specific details of what to do next:

http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/pgt/incapacity/guardian_process.asp

You can call them if you have any questions. Good luck.


Question:
My landlord gave my personal phone number to one of my neighbors without my permission. So they could directy call me to complain about noise. (The noise complaits are for walking to the bathroom and flushing at 11:30 pm and other stupid not verry loud things.) Is my landlord alloud to do this?

Montreal QC Canada.

Answer: Your phone number isn't generally confidential information, and doesn't trigger any legal obligations to secrecy unless your lease contains language providing some. (It doesn't. Nobody puts that kind of language in a residential lease.)


Title: Middle school students made an Instagram hate profile that talked about killing my son's friend. The students were suspended but will be allowed back soon. DA refuses to press charges (Houston, TX)

Question:
I'm going to try to keep this vague but my son's friend, let's call him Kenneth, had a group of students that for some reason or another decided to make a profile on Instagram titled something along the lines of the Kill Kenneth Klub (KKK). They talked about ways to kill him and added other students of the middle school to that group. When it came to the attention of the school they suspended the students for a couple of days but they will be allowed back in the school soon. The mom understandably is worried about Kenneth's safety and security when these kids come back. Even though they made a police report the police claim the DA refuses to press charges. She feels that it's not fair for the kids to get to come back after doing something so heinous. She also feels it is unfair to make Kenneth change schools after all he's been through. Is there anything else they can do?

Edited to add: This is a predominantly white school and Kenneth is one of the few minorities.

Answer:
 Well, what would you like the school to do? Those kids (obviously) need an education too.

You can't force the DA to prosecute. Depending on what they said, and exactly how they said it, they might not have even broken the law. "True threats" are a very grey area of law, and frankly *Elonis v. US* didn't exactly clear it up. If the DA thought these were not "true threats", there really isn't anything they can do.


Title: My mother (CT) is being threatened with legal action from a NY law firm claiming she owes Sears Holding a $280 fine from when she was fired from Kmart.

Question:
My mother used to work for Kmart back in 2015. She was fired from her job when she used someone else's discount card to save $5 off a purchase. They fired her on grounds of shoplifting. No police report was filed and no charges were brought against her.

Fast forward to today, and shes received a letter in the mail from this law firm claiming that she owes the now bankrupt Sears Holding Co $280. They're threatening to take her to court in White Plains if she doesn't pay in 10 business days.

Now, I've already looked up the statute of limitations in CT. Theft under $500 is considered 6th degree larceny. It's a class C misdemeanor and the statute of limitations is one year. It's been over three years since my mother was fired from KMart. Even in civil court, I'm pretty sure the statute of limitations is 2 years. So I'm confident they have no case. The problem is my mother has a philosophy of "Just ignore it and it will go away". And I know that even with no case, this firm can still file a lawsuit, get a judgement against her or potentially charge her with either larceny or contempt of court when she doesn't show or pay up.

So my questions are

1. Do I write a letter to them telling them to back off?
2. If I do send them a letter, and they keep threatening my mother, do we have grounds for a harassment lawsuit?
3. At what point do I get a lawyer involved?

Answer:
 You need to get a lawyer involved as soon as she receives a court summons or has a lawsuit filed against her. She should consult attorneys if she is expecting such a thing to happen. I imagine, since sears is in bankruptcy, they are attempting to collect ALL debts in order to pay off Sears creditors.Answer #2: Chances are almost zero they will sue. They may put it on her credit report, however. Have check her credit report now, and see if it’s already on it. If it’s already reported, she should dispute it. If she loses the dispute, should negotiate to have it removed completely, not just reported as paid. Paying accounts in collections without having them removed doesn’t help your credit score, so it makes no sense to pay them.

It’s likely the collections agency will negotiate a reduced amount. The Agency paid cents in the dollar for the account.

Remember that a collections account can only be listed for seven years unless you make a payment or otherwise admit that the amount is owed. Make one small payment and the seven year clock starts over again. Since this occurred in 2015, there are only about three years remaining.

It’s ridiculous that they would consider using a discount card shoplifting.


Title: Possible Lewd Act/Sexual Harassment (CA)

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Dude.


Title: Rear ended, other persons insurance won't do OEM [ny]

Question:
I was rear ended while stopped on the highway so they are 100% at fault.

I went through the other persons insurance in order to avoid paying my (high) deductible. When the estimate came through they demanded the body shop do non-oem to keep the price down. When I called and insisted they do oem they said I'd have to pay the difference.

Unfortunately I'm in a state where they consider non-oem to be a valid replacement. Do I have any recourse whatsoever to get the right part for my car or are ny auto laws really this pro insurance? 2012 Toyota prius.

Answer: Those are the laws in New York.  Unfortunately, you'll have to pay the difference.  If you don't like it, you can take it up with your state assemblyman sometime before your next accident.


Title: Carrying out scientific experiments, do I need a license?

Question:
These would be on lab mice, with legal chemicals (if any).  I don't have a concrete idea yet but I really like the idea of being able to conduct these experiments myself as academia is broken in my experience.  Is this legal.  I would be using vitamins and possibly nootropics in these studies.  Am I breaking any laws?  Will my results be deemed valid by any scientific bodies?

These are long term plans, not something I'm about to try in my backyard next weekend.  This will involve months of preliminary research and setup.

EDIT:  This would take place in New York or Massachusetts.

EDIT 2: I AM NOT LOOKING FOR ETHICAL ADVICE.  I CONSIDER MYSELF A CARING AND ETHICAL PERSON.  I WAS LOOKING FOR LEGAL ADVICE

EDIT 3: I'm done.  You people were presumptuous and condescending and a minority of the posts offered any actual legal advice.  Have a nice night.

EDIT 4:  Okay so I was drunk.  But I stand by my ideas in general.  I probably didn't express my ideas well or in a sensical manner.  I'm not going to take the time to read all of my own posts.  w/e

Answer:
 Randomly injecting mice with chemicals with no game plan, no theory to test, no oversight, to prove that academia is broken? Sounds like it could end up with some animal cruelty complications at best. Answer #2: If you are still reading this:

> Will my results be deemed valid by any scientific bodies?

No. Unless you get ethical approval for your study from the relevant Board of Ethics, your work will be unpublishable. Without this approval, no reputable journal will touch your findings.


Title: Quit my job before I was fired for stealing.

Question:
I'm not a bad person.  I'm really not. I made a mistake and stole from my work in order to cover some debt. I know it's not an excuse but that's why I did it.

I quit this morning. I know that doing that doesn't magically reset what I did but is there any advantage?

Can I hire a lawyer to contact the company and come to some sort of agreement where i can pay everything back without them pressing charges?

I don't know what the company knows. I don't know if they know EXACTLY how much I have stolen but I know I won't admit to anything .

I fucked up.  Any advice?

[California]

Edit : They don't know that I know that they know but I'm sure that they will now take action since I quit.

Answer: Quitting has no effect on your theft. Do not contact them about it.  That will be an admission of guilt.Answer #2: You posted this question before.  Why didn't you like the answers there?  https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/3l0dqt/i_fucked_up_and_stole_from_my_job/


Title: Is there a way to buy a car for $1 using two transactions?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Every jurisdiction which taxes used car sales has the ability to look up the fair market value of the car, and will use that rather than the purchase price if the purchase price is lower.

If the car is worth more than $14,501 your friend would also likely need to file a gift tax lifetime exemption reduction form with the IRS since he's gifting you the value of the car. And would need to pay short term capital gain appreciation on the value of the pen, which would be at his regular income rate, rather than the lower long term capital gains rate, or the still lower use tax rate charged by the DMV.

In other words, your idea is bad, and you should feel bad.