Title: Is it legal for a condo board to pass arbitrary rules, planning to only enforce them against some residents but not others?

Question:
If it depends on the state, assume it's Kentucky, but it's really about all condo boards everywhere in the USA.

By arbitrary rules, I mean rules that don't really accomplish anything worthwhile, but impose inconveniences.  With fines being imposed if the board decides a particular situation deserves a fine, and with the fines being enforced by liens.

If that kind of board of directors activity is illegal, and is a tort or crime or whatever, what's the name of that tort or crime or whatever?

Answer:
 Uneven and capricious enforcement can expose the association to legal action to invalidate the rule. This is a bad strategy. If there are some criteria that separate the people against whom the rule will be enforced from those against whom it won't be, it should be encoded in the rule and discussed openly.

If it can't be discussed openly, it shouldn't be done.Answer #2: I see that you're replying to most of these posts with additional hypothetical questions.  You would get more helpful replies if you were more specific about what rules are being enacted.  It's hard to say that hypothetically such an act is illegal without actually knowing what the act is.Answer #3: You'll need enough evidence to rebut the https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_judgment_ruleAnswer #4: Can you be more specific and tell us what the new changes are?


Title: ***Landlord gave me 60 days to vacate but I have been here 5 yrs, can I fight this? (Los Angeles, CA)

Question:
1) There is no Lease
2) I rent a room in my live-in landlord's house
3) Location is Los Angeles, Ca, Im going to college and cant afford the high rents here, or else i would get my own room...but im too poor. (poor college kid not smart enough to work full time and go to school full time at the same time)
I rent a room with another person and I am going to school full-time (17 credits this semester) and cant afford to go anywhere else. This Thursday the landlord and my roommate conspired to kick me out and only told me about it when I came home from my midterms exam.
My roommate is bipolar (i think, not sure just know she has mental illness) so she constantly tries to get me kicked me out. The landlord usually ignores her but for some reason this particular time he took her advice or was it that he was already looking to kick me out? Not sure.

Anywho, I was thinking of living in my car for a while but a friend scared me out of it and told me its very dangerous to do this in Los Angeles because a lot can happen to you when your a female living in your car alone.

My friend suggested I get legal advice on this.

Answer: 60 days is the appropriate notice for a year+ residency in CA. Unless there are compelling reasons why this eviction is unwarranted, you're going to have to find new digs. Sorry. :(Answer #2: Nothing illegal about this. 60 days you can easily get a new place. Rent a room, share a room, whatever it takes. Get a part time job that could help you afford it. Get student aid or loans to help. You’ve got time and you’ve got options.


Title: (NV) can i take my ex-girlfriends car if im the cosigner without legal trouble?

Question:
Hello,

When i was 18 i made the biggest mistake, i thought i was helping out my girlfriend to get a car and never really knew how much cosigning a car can effect my credit. Years later i've learned my lesson. 4 years later (now) she seems to be in a bad place. shes going out partying and doing drugs and what not. which personally i really dont care but it has to come my attention that shes missed 3 car payments. this is really effecting my credit score. I have an extra key of her car and i know where i can find it. question is can i take it and make the payments myself? was plan on giving it back if she pays me back the full 3 payments back or just keeping it to myself.

Answer: Your legal recourse (assuming your name is not on the title) is to make the payments to protect your credit and then sue her for the amount you paid.


Title: Person blew through a red light and I hit him at an intersection when I had the right of way. Eyewitness states the same thing. Now hes saying I ran a red light.

Question:
Hi r/legaladvice. So last Friday I was coming home from work and this asshole blew through a red light as I was crossing the intersection and I slammed into him. I got out of the car and looked up at the light for his road as it turned green so he blew through the light with ample time to know it was red. An eye witness rolled down her window and stated she called the police and told them that guy ran the red and hit me. I said thank you and at that point it occurred to me I didn't check myself for injuries so I gave myself a pat down and determined I was OK. But this witness drove off. When the police finally got there the person who hit me stated an eye witness called the cops because he hit me and I agreed with his story.

Fast forward to today. I'm trying to get my shit back in order preparing for the fact that I have to buy another brand new car. My dad calls me in a rage stating that the guy is now claiming I ran a red light and hit him. We pulled the police report and in the report it states me and the eye witness said I was the one hit but the guy who hit me never admits guilt. What can be done about this? We are going to call the officer tonight to confirm what he heard and see if we can maybe get the info from dispatch. I'm beyond pissed off because I'm young (24) and I'm saving for a house and this will set me so far back financially.

Edit: sorry i didnt include location. Its in Albany, New York.

Answer:
 >What can be done about this?

Let the insurance companies do what they do, evaluate the evidence, and come to a conclusion as to the facts of the accident.  If the conclusion they come to is not accurate, you may choose to litigate the dispute.

Do you have full coverage on the car?  If the other party's insurance isn't doing the right thing, this would be the time to place a claim with your insurance and let them do what you pay them to do.


Title: Rented a house in Boulder County, Colorado, still getting bills with late fees tacked on, management company says no worries if they say anything at all.

Question:
My family started renting a house in Lafayette, CO in June of 2016. It was managed by Fucking Shitty property management (FS). In April of 2017, the house was sold & the new owners ended the relationship with FS, because they planned to move in at the end of our lease. We moved out a month early for our & our landlords ' convenience. They cut a personal check for our deposit within a week of us moving out—we're excellent renters.

At the beginning of June we got our first "friendly rental reminder" email saying we owe them $2400 for May + $530 late fees ($80 per day for days 4 & 5, then $15 a day). I immediately respond to our former Fucking Shitty property management company via email. No answer for a day. Another email  saying 1) the house sold & you didn't manage it during the time in question, 2) we moved out May 1st (before the time in question) after giving the landlords proper notice, 3) we do not owe FSA any money. I also explained that we were concerned about our credit if their automated billing system tried to make a negative report, and that I wanted a statement from FS stating how much money we owe them. No answer. Then I called the general number instead of her direct number & make my complaint to the billing department who assure me they'll look into it & that it's a simple misunderstanding with their fucking shitty billing software. I finally get an email response back from our Fucking Shitty account manager stating the same. No zeroed out statement.

Here we are in July doing the same dance. We got a late notice asking for $2400 for July & a $75 late fee for June directly from their shitty billing software. I've emailed Fucking Shitty account manager. No reply. I've started calling her directly twice a day, leaving courteous messages asking for an ASAP response. No reply. I've also started calling the general FS number directly—yesterday they said they'd have someone from billing call. No reply.

My questions are;

1. Is FS putting my credit in jeopardy?
2. Can I compel them to provide an invoice/statement of $0, and would that statement be useful should I need to enter litigation over this?
3. What am I doing wrong, and what else can I do to prepare for any credit damage due to FS's terrible billing software &/or stop these false bills?
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer: Right now you should be escalating with the company; preserving your own documents evidencing termination of lease and sale of house; and checking your credit periodically.   If you have trouble escalating at the company by telephone, you should send a letter to the CEO or other named executive by certified mail summarizing the situation and demanding they stop invoicing you.


Title: (British Columbia, Canada) Bought unlabelled pesticides from a plant store, now my family is sick

Question:
As the title states, I purchased a small, unlabelled bottle of pesticides from a specialty plant store a couple of weeks ago. I went into the store and explained my issue with thrips, and asked for something safe and organic as my plants are kept in my bedroom. The store attendant gave me a small brown bottle hand-labelled as "thrip spray" and requested that I pay cash. I did not have cash, so paid on credit card. I got home and sprayed the plant in the bathtub and almost immediately began having a reaction in my lungs, throat and nose. This reaction has lasted weeks now. I've gotten rid of the plant and cleaned the entire area the plant was kept but continued to feel very sick, almost like I developed asthma overnight.

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I called the plant shop and asked what the solution was so that I could properly clean it up and hopefully start feeling better but they are playing dumb and stating that they don't know what it is (I'm assuming it is either an illegal pesticide, or illegal for resale). I think that it is a pyrethrin of some sort, but am not sure as they will not provide any more information. They suggested I use water and paper towel to clean it up, but I've tried and it hasn't worked.

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Do I have any legal recourse here? I essentially poisoned myself and my family without my knowledge, and cannot even properly clean it up without knowing exactly what it is.

Answer: I'm not a lawyer but I am licensed as a dealer manager (meaning I am licensed to sell commercial grade pesticides, rodenticides, herbicides, etc...) in the US WA. Here it is highly illegal to sell ANY pesticides without the original label attached to the bottle. If Canada has something like a department of agriculture you could call them and report it. You could also probably take it in and have then identify it. Most of these things are disgustingly damaging to humans. You should figure out what it is and find a MSDS (material safety data sheet) and go to a doctor. The fact they wanted cash for a hand marked bottle is terrifying and you should report it immediately.


Title: Real or Scam?

Question: Last year I was involved in a car accident, and during that time my insurance had lapsed. It was a small accident, info was exchanged, police did not respond to the scene of the accident, there was no report or citation. I was contacted by their insurance company, they told me that they were finding me at fault for the accident and would contact me with further correspondence. No further contact was made, and I was presented with no case files or further correspondence. Today I was contacted by "Wilber and Associates" claiming that State Farm had transfered the case to them, and that they were seeking compensation for damages. They told me that my total was over 2,000 dollars, and that I had to submit a minimum down payment of 600$ and pay 250$ a month or my license would be suspended. If it matters, I am in Arizona, and the firm is in Illinois.

Answer: Contact State Farm and see if there's any legitimacy to the claims.  Unlikely they could affect your license.


Title: (CA) Ex spouse and I shared a joint credit account for our wedding rings. Ex refuses to help pay for it since we are not longer together.

Question:
Ex and I opened a credit account for our wedding rings about three years ago. We got married, but a year after we married, I couldn't handle being married to such a manipulative person anymore and left. We aren't divorced yet, but I plan to file within the next few months.

I've asked multiple times for payments and have sent invoices that has been either ignored or was met with anger stating that they don't need to pay for it, even though they are listed as a joint account holder. I am falling behind on payments and really could use the portion they should rightfully be paying for.

Should I sue in small claims court or should I wait until I file divorce papers? Do I even have a claim since I left the marriage? I feel like I should, it's debt we incurred together and we are both listed as joint account holders, so they should have just as much responsibility as I do not matter what the circumstances, right?

Answer: No approach is going to resolve this faster than the divorce itself. That's the only good place to sort this out. In the meantime, it's going to wreck both your credit scores so it's best to work something out if you can, for both of you. I assume your ring can't be (or already has been) returned or resold?


Title: [Ontario Canada] Samsung Refrigerator broken - Discussing refund price with Samsung

Question:
My parents' Samsung fridge broke down in 2016, which they purchased in 2014. I recently found out that they have been doing nothing about it.

I called Samsung Canada, and they told me to hire their certified electrician. The electrician inspected the fridge and told me the fridge is not repairable as it uses a flammable freon.

I did some research online, and a lot of people seems to have similar problems with this specific model. I have been exchanging emails/calling Samsung Canada and they first offered me $235 through email. I was angry that they offered me $235 since the fridge costs \~$4,000. I was also angry because their certified electrician cost me $135.

They also made a mistake (purpose or not, I do not know) saying my fridge is 9+ years old in that offer.

I replied saying the offer is way too low. I mentioned that 1) they had the model year wrong 2) I see a lot of people with similar problems, and 3) we have made many purchases with Samsung. Then they offered me $805 for the broken fridge.

My question is, should I accept this $805 or should I push for more? During my research, it was difficult to find out how much others got for their broken fridges. Are there any additional/alternative actions I can take to get more?

Any inputs would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

The Samsung fridge model is "rf32fmqdbsr/aa"

Answer: You never said if you still have a valid warranty with them or not. That will highly change the answers you will receive.


Title: Neighbor's cat attacked my kitten (Portland, OR)

Question:
Location is in Portland, Oregon.

So I'm not the only one who has had issues with this huge orange tomcat. His owner moved in about 3 months ago and is never home. We're talking one day a week, max. So she fills up a dish with water and food and essentially tosses him out until she gets back. He's a very friendly cat until there's another animal in the vicinity.

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So yesterday I came home from work after I left my window cracked about 5 inches because my babycat likes to watch the birds in the bushes (I'm in a basement level apartment, so window is about an inch off the ground) and feel the breeze. The screen is pretty heavy duty and was replaced when I moved in 9 months ago. When I get home, the screen is completely destroyed where the window was open, there's blood and fur everywhere, and my tiny cat is hiding under my desk and crying. My other neighbor said she saw the orange cat doing it, but when she went to get her phone to take pictures or call animal control, yet another neighbor had kicked him away from my window.

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I took my cat to the vet and she had to have all the bites and scratches cleaned, cause he really did a number on her. For comparison, she's 6.1 pounds and he has to be at least 15. She also has her claws trimmed regularly, so doesn't have much of a defense. She shouldn't have to, she's an indoor cat! Anyway, I texted the owner of the cat asking about vaccines and she never replied. So my cat had to get expensive boosters for all her shots in case he wasn't vaccinated/infected.

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This cat has shredded the screens of every apartment that has cats and the owner just shrugs. But again, she's almost never here so we can't ever get ahold of her to complain about her shitty cat. Basically, what are my options? The vet has treated my pets for three years and gave me a discount for everything but it was still really expensive. I'm also going to have to pay out of pocket to replace the screen today because my lease has "screen damage from pets" as needing to be replaced by the tenant. It wasn't my cat that shredded it, but still. The wording seems pretty clear.

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Basically, I just need advice about how to deal with this aggressive asshole of a cat, and any ideas about how to keep him away from my windows would be appreciated as he attacks even through closed glass windows and has already started damaging the glass.

**TL;DR: Asshole cat mauled my very small cat through an open window with a heavy screen. Vet bill was over $300, and I need to replace the screen. Owner of cat never home and won't reply to texts. Help?**

Answer:
 As far as the legal issue, you can ask your neighbor for reimbursement or take her to small claims court.  Make sure you have documentation of everything -- the vet bills itemized to show that the cat was injured, the screen invoice, etc.

As for the practical problems of dissuading this cat from coming around -- it was at least 10 years ago but there used to be an outdoor cat in my neighborhood who would come to my back door, sniff around, spray, etc.  I think I found some spray bottle stuff that could be used as a deterrent and it worked pretty well.  There also might be other options, so I'd find a cat behavior or one of those ask-a-vet forums and see what they recommend.  You certainly aren't the first person in the world to have this problem.

In the meantime, no window time when your kitty is unsupervised, and I hope she gets well.Answer #2: Send your neighbor a letter demanding that he reimburse you for the damages his pet caused.

If he refuses or ignores your letter, take him to small claims court.


Title: Need legal advice on medical issue

Question:
So I'm pretty unhappy with how my facial surgery turned out and I'm looking to sue the surgeon on account of emotional damages and the surgeon refuses to do revisions despite it being stated in the contract he provided me. So What steps do have to take to seek out the right legal advisor for this?

Edit: well it won't let me edit the title so here,
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Surgeon location: Chicago, Illinois

Answer:
 1. Location matters.

2. you probably should get a medical malpractice attorney.


Title: School and social media

Question:
I'm 18, and live in Texas. It started with someone bringing up a sign from a football game months ago, it was an away game and the sign read: "Build the Wall" with a picture of a wall dividing our city and the city we were playing. Someone brought it up at the school board meeting and I tweeted "someone was so offended by my sign from 2 months ago they brought it up at the @(schooltwitter) school board meeting. Bring it on." They told me to take the tweet down and I said no I don't have to I have rights (I'm a huge personal freedoms advocate), she told me I have to take it down or I could get in trouble, I said no I won't and I can't, the conversation ended. The school happened outside of school also. I'd like to add they didn't ask me to take it down she said and I quote "you need to take the tweet down".

Can I actually get in trouble for the tweet? It's my understanding I have my right to free speech.

Edit: There is nothing in the handbook I signed that mentions online activity other than cyber bullying and I do not partake in any bullying at all.

Answer:
 > Can I actually get in trouble for the tweet? It's my understanding I have my right to free speech.

A public school can constitutionally discipline a student for off-school conduct. See *[Morse v. Frederick](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morse_v._Frederick)*, 551 U.S. 393 (2007) (the "bong hits 4 Jesus" case).

Whether *you* can be disciplined under *your* school's policy for *this* tweet is not something anyone here can answer.Answer #2: > Can I actually get in trouble for the tweet?

Yes. A school could punish you for owning a bicycle you keep in Alaska; that wouldn't necessarily hold up if you challenged it, but you could be punished for a tweet or anything else under the sun.

> It's my understanding I have my right to free speech.

Yes. If you are disciplined for the tweet (or not taking down the tweet) you can fight it yourself with the school, the school board, and/or contact the ACLU, and see if they can help you fight this in with those entities and/or in court.

Edit: Added options.


Title: Wife cheated. Willingly left me the house. I have a bill of sale but both of our names are on it. She also trashed the place while getting her things.

Question:
Edit for locations: Kentucky, USA
My soon to be ex wife decided it would be a good idea to cheat on me. After fights and her leaving, we agreed to a divorce. At first I wanted to work things out but she didn't show any remorse so I decided it would be best to move on with my life.

In the process of her coming to get her things, mind you, she didn't want anyone but her and the friends she got to help to be there while she was getting her stuff. I come home after she tells me she left and the house in ruined. There are things everywhere. Glass is broken the works.

My question is what can I do to get the bill of sale to only be under my name. It has both of our names on it and I read that if the bill says person x AND person y (as opposed to person x AND/OR person Y) then she needs to sign it over to me if I want it in only my name.

I thought this was going to be a clean break but after this I'm considering getting a lawyer. Should I take action?

Answer:
 You need to talk to an attorney. If it was her friends and you know who it was in your house, I would also file a police report for the vandalism.

I wish you the best. I can’t imagine what you’re going through.


Title: Possible rape case. Need help fast!

Question: So I met a girl on tinder, we got drunk together, and started fooling around. When we got down to the deed, I put on a condom and we started. We weren't at it for very long (like barely penetration) before she starts passing out. I realize she's far more drunk than I had thought, and I stop. She didn't remember anything the next day and asked me what happened, I was honest, and now she's acting really weird about it and just said we need to talk. Im a senior in college, this could ruin my life. What do I do?!

Answer:
 I suggest you talk to her but make sure you don't admit to anything that would suggest rape.  Emphasize that you stopped as soon as she started passing out.

If the police contact you, say nothing without a lawyer.


Title: Suing OB/hospital for negligence with no physical harm?

Question:
(This is an alt account)

Last year, I had a son at a leading hospital in the Midwest. This hospital is known to be one of the best of the best. When I was in labor, I told the nurses that I had the urge to push. Typically that’s normal, but I was only dilated to a 3 out of 10 an hour before, so it was unusual. Still, if a woman in labor has the urge to push, she needs to be checked on. But no one did anything.

An hour goes by, with me suppressing the urge as much as possible, and I finally convince the nurse to get a doctor. She leaves the room, and I’m there with my husband. About a minute later, my son starts to be delivered so my husband runs to the door to yell for a doctor. Over the course of the next minute or so, he is born into my hands, in a room empty of all medical personnel.

The doctors rush in 20 seconds later, but because of the OB on call’s negligence, I had to deliver my own child. SO MANY THINGS could have gone wrong, so we’re very lucky they didn’t (even though he was three and a half weeks early.) From what I’ve read, though, because we didn’t suffer physical harm, we can’t sue for negligence.

Is this true? Or are there things that I don’t know about?

Edited to clarify: It’s protocol to check on a patient when they say they have the urge to push. In fact, it’s an important protocol so that the patient and the doctor know if it’s safe for the patient to push. There could be many factors that making pushing unsafe (like the cord wrapped around the child’s neck) therefore the doctor needs to know what’s going on before pushing really begins. That I was “neglected” by the doctor meant that no one knew how far along I was in my labor process, which is what led to me delivering my own child with no supervision or in a sterile environment. Women choose hospital births so that this doesn’t happen, and in my case, it did not need to happen at all since I was very vocal about what was happening to my body. The doctor simply decided to ignore it.

Answer: So the doctor is negligent because he couldn't get to your room in one minute or less?Answer #2: You could always talk to a lawyer - medical malpractice or personal injury - but without actual damages I really don't think suing would get you very far. You can't sue for what might have happened but didn't.


Title: Los Angeles, CA: Assaulted at airport by airline employee, trouble filing report w/ airport police

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 The police often ask what you want to do because it is easier to make a case with a cooperative victim then one who doesn't want to cooperate.

I don't see what you think anyone did wrong here. You were given the choice for her to be arrested and decided not to. That was your choice and you needed it.


Title: Changing apartment to dodge squatter's rights

Question:
Have an issue a friend is going through:

Friend started dating a guy, she decided to have him move into her 1 bedroom apartment in New Jersey. At no point was he on the lease.

Things don't work out, he chooses not to leave. Rather than getting a Notice to Quit, she wants to leave the apartment (lease ends in March of this year) and get another apartment in the same building, with a new lease.

Is this legally valid? If any other details are needed I'll be happy to provide

Answer:
 Friend signed a lease. When the lease ends, she must "deliver possession" of the apartment to the landlord. If the boyfriend is still there, she cannot "deliver possession" and as far as the landlord is concerned she is still in possession of the apartment and responsible for rent. If he files an eviction, she will be a party to that legal action, along with the ex-boyfriend.

Given the above, it is unlikely the landlord would allow her to move to a different apartment.

Your idea does not accomplish what you want. Your friend needs to evict the ex-boyfriend.Answer #2: She can change apartments and get a new lease, sure.  She'd likely still be responsible for the old place until her boyfriend leaves.  Answer #3: When you say bad terms does that mean a potential restraining order? Because the ex would be forced to vacate in that case.


Title: The system failed my 6YO son and I don’t know what to do [Florida]

Question:
Two weeks ago, we were at a party and neighbor mom approaches my wife and I. She said that neighbor dad found my (6 years old) son’s face between (7 years old) neighbor son’s leg with his pants off. This was TWO FULL DAYS after the event. She went on to say that we needed to establish new boundaries. I went white, my memory blank for the next few hours.

That evening we sat my son down to ask him about what happened and he shut down completely. I have never seen him do this, ever. He ran to the bedroom and hid under the covers. We ask him if he wanted to talk tonight or the next day. He said the next day. The next morning, we asked him about it again and we were able to ask him yeses and nos. We listed all of his friends, family members and parents of friends. He said he felt safe with everyone in his close circle except every family member living in the neighbor’s house. He concurred that neighbor son was naked and he was not and that something “uncomfortable” happened.

The following day we were able to get him to speak more freely. He said that the neighbor son told him to do it and there was physical contact. He said the father told him not to tell his parents. With that we decided him to get him into counseling right away. After speaking with the counselor by phone and before he met with the counselor, she indicated that we needed to file a police report ASAP. We did that evening and my son was interviewed by child protective services the next morning. He recounted all of the above information within 10 minutes of talking with the CPS investigator.

After one week after the initial report and two counseling sessions, my son’s story became:

1.	My son was watching TV with the younger neighbor’s brother in the living room.  Neighbor mom was asleep on the couch.

2.	Neighbor dad came home.

3.	Neighbor dad asked my son to go into the neighbor son’s bedroom. Neighbor son was naked.

4.	Neighbor dad told my son to put his mouth on neighbor son’s penis and then to touch his penis.

5.	My son did not touch neighbor dad’s private parts.

6.	Neighbor dad told my son not to tell his parents or neighbor dad would kill my son.

7.	They went back to playing.

So I call the CPS investigator and detective of the police department and tell them this new information. I requested a second interview with the CPS investigator. She refused. They said since his story has changed there is nothing they can really do about it.

Ten days after the initial interview, the CPS investigator finally went to the neighbor’s house. They did answer. We know they were home because all the lights went out. Same thing happened the next day and two days after that. The last time the CPS investigator left a card. They agreed to meet her a few days later.

She interviewed them and told me since the neighbor boy’s story and the father’s story was different than my son’s story. It was a case of he-said-he-said. And there isn’t anything she could do about it. She asked the child and the father about the threats and they denied that there were any threats. No shit, Sherlock.

The next day we contacted the CPS investigator’s superior and unleashed, giving them details from my son’s counseling sessions and follow ups at home (abovementioned) and all the odd things about the dad:

•	Frequently wrestles for longs periods of times with boys

•	Offers to babysit the neighborhood boys

•	Sits at the kids table during dinner while all the other parents are at another table.

•	Let’s his son walk around the neighborhood in underwear daily

•	Let’s his son walk around the neighborhood in a negligée

•	After his son has hit my son in my presence, I’ve taken both to the dad and he doesn’t discipline his child but asks what my son did to provoke his son to hit mine. This has happened multiple times.

•	I could go on…

After we unloaded on the DPS again, they set up a forensic interview. The forensic investigator wanted to talk to one of the parents first. My son did not want to be separated. Finally, we convinced him to go for a walk while mom talked to the forensic investigator. Then they asked my son to come back alone. We could not go with him. Finally we convinced him to do it and within 5 minutes, he was back in the lobby. He wouldn’t talk. She asked to see me. I went back and she basically said that he didn’t say anything. I explained that he has experienced a traumatic event and it is hard for a six year old to blurt out the details of such an event without warming up to him. She was straight up flippant with me. “I’ve been doing this for 25 years and I’ve never seen a kid run out of here and not tell their story.”    I said, “Well, that should be a huge red flag to you that something is seriously bothering him and that we might need a bit of time to allow him to warm up to you.”  Apparently, I questioned her authority and she said, “This interview is over.”

They gave my 6 year five minutes in a small room with white walls and pushy, non-compassionate investigator to tell his story. When he wouldn’t, they basically said there is nothing they could do. They wouldn’t allow him to wait in the lobby and be comforted by his parents for 30 minutes to allow him to warm up and gain the courage to speak out for himself.

I feel the system failed my son and I don’t know what to do. He will be fine. He’s in counseling. He’s got two parents that cherish him. But I truly worry for the neighbor son. In my heart of hearts, I believe my son. I know that the neighbor son has been sexually abused for quite some time by his father. I went to the police not to protect my son from this man (that’s my job), but to investigate this man as a potential pedophile. And the key witness is my little boy, who is too afraid to talk in a five minute interrogation.

Answer: You hear CPS horror stories but only after  it becomes a hard fail.  I hope that's not the case here.  Great that you and your wife were able to get the complete story from your son.  That bodes well about your parenting.  Keep loving up on him and let's hope for a better outcome with neighbor kid.  Question:. Did CPS talk to the friend that told you what he saw?


Title: Friend went to HR about another employee trying to provoke others to report her for false reasons. Now it may backfire. What can she do?

Question:
Friend of mine has a co-worker who recently pushed for another co-worker, a guy she seems to fancy even though they are both married, to report my friend to HR for "sexual harassment". Friend was told this by someone there so she asked the guy if he felt like she did anything to make him uncomfortable ever. He said of course not.

This was the last straw of many instances where this woman has spoken ill about my friend telling people that she's a so and so and makes people uncomfortable with sexual talk. This is coming from someone who speaks in very vivid detail to the same guy about her sexual frustrations with her husband all of the time in front of my friend and others.

After hearing about her suggesting going to HR, my friend wrote up a letter stating how she doesn't want anything done other than for this woman to stop with the defamation of her character (if that's the correct way to say it). She stated this twice in her letter as well as put down some examples of these instances and people who can back her up just in case. HR guy went ahead anyways and started investigating which has now blown everything up. People were pulled into his office and spoken to for proof and now has created this huge issue. HR guy who started the investigation says he felt he needed to do this and now it is out of his hands.

What, if anything, can my friend do now? She completely regrets saying anything and people are being questioned. Friend doesn't want this woman to lose her job or suspension or anything besides to leave her alone.
Topic:
Business Law

Answer: Nothing. It's an internal hr matter. HR is not a place to vent. It's not a place where you can hope things don't escalate. It's a place where things go to be escalated.


Title: (MA) my boss recently changed things up with payroll and I'm pretty sure what they are doing is illegal, help!

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Don't repay her one cent. Let her fire you. File for unemployment and look for a new job. Report her to the MA DoL and IRS.Answer #2: Contact the department of labor in your state and report it. Your boss doesn't seem very smart.Answer #3: Like other people have said, go to the DoL.

You should also know, though, that you're still responsible for paying your personal income taxes on wages that you received "under the table." Withholdings from your wages by your employer are put towards your individual tax liability, not the tax liability of the company. If your check doesn't include tax withholdings, then you have to report that income to the IRS and pay taxes on it at the end of the year.


Title: I have a few questions about my upcoming first jury duty (Pennsylvania)

Question:
Alright, first I'd like to state that I'm a convicted felon (I don't want to get into the details of that. I served my time and have managed to stay crime free since).

About 2 months ago, I got a letter in the mail about jury duty and I filled it out and sent it back. One of the questions I had to answer was something along the lines of "Were you ever convicted of a crime that resulted in being incarcerated for a period of a year or more?"

Since I was only in county jail for just short of 4 months followed by 19 months of county parole, I checked the box that said "No" because I took the question at face value: I was not technically in jail for a year (only 4 months as I previously stated). I would like to know if this was the correct answer or if I am somehow fucked because I didn't correctly understand the question.

Also, I have not gotten a letter in the mail or phone call regarding jury duty since...I only found out because I was told that my name was printed in the local newspaper with a bunch of other people they are considering for possible jurors.

Secondly, (I know this sounds like a dumb question) but what is the dress code for jury duty? All i have is jeans, sweatpants, shorts, sneakers, and t-shirts with some kind of band, brand, or graphic on. I do not have anything considered formal (nor will I ever) as I live in an extremely rural area, I'm currently unemployed therefore I have no money for anything formal.

Finally, I would like to know what to expect. I have absolutely no idea where to go in the courthouse on the day I'm supposed to show up. I've read other posts on reddit describing different scenarios: some were taken into a room and shown a video explaining things then handed a questionnaire to fill out, others just sat around in the hallway outside the courtroom until called upon, some people just sat in the courtroom until they were called upon.

I don't want to fuck anything up because in all honesty, I want NOTHING to do with the legal system what-so-ever (I have actually had panic / anxiety attacks and actually lost sleep since I found out due to the fact that I'm being forced to do this as I have no legitimate excuse to avoid it.)

I'm sorry for this big long post and I also apologize if this is not the correct place to post this.

Answer:
 Thanks you all for the wonderful advice. I again apologize for even taking the time to bother anyone with this but I was seriously worrying myself sick about it. Just driving by a courthouse sends me into a mini panic / anxiety attack so the thought of actually stepping foot inside one for any reason what-so-ever was almost too much.

And to anyone wondering about my username, I typed "ThrowAway_" then i have no idea how many different combinations of numbers and it kept saying the username was already in use by another person.

Again, thank you all for the kind words and explanations.


Title: What rights does county code enforcement have to enter a property?

Question:
Generally speaking, what rights does county building code enforcement have to enter a fenced, gated and locked property?

For instance, say a person was living in an unpermitted home and the county became suspect. Could they forcibly enter the property?

Answer:
 Code enforcement counts as government agents so they would need a warrant. Our code enforcement has never needed one because their go to line is, "if you let us in and there are violations we will work with you to correct them without fines.  If you make us get a warrant we will come back with police and immediately fine you for every single minor violation we can find with no warning. We will continue to issue fines weekly until you are up to code".

There is **a lot** of codes that are rarely enforced. Getting on code enforcements bad side is a great way to lose thousands of dollars. Possibly tens of thousands.

Edit: forgot to add, police will also be present and can fine or arrest for any on view criminal violations.


Title: My mom died in a head-on collision. Questioning poor signage as the cause. Please help!

Question:
My mom passed away in a head-on collision with a semi in Iowa in December. It was the night of the 19th. She had entered the highway going the wrong direction.

The ramps have a shared entry/exit point. There are wrong way signs posted, but the signs are placed a ways off the road in a way that if looking straight ahead are difficult to see (especially at night) and mostly obscured by other signs for the off ramp. The lighting on the ramp is very dim.

The highway itself didn't appear to have colored reflectors to mark incorrect direction, and there is no lighting other than at the mouth of the intersection. The dividing lines are faded, peeling, obscured by gravel and not noticeably reflective.

I received a letter from the Iowa Department of Transportation that said that the intersection meets state requirements for signage, but acknowledged that there is an issue with markings. The letter stated that there would be better reflective markings and larger signs installed, but it's been over six months and no changes have been made.

The state patrol also lost three boxes of her personal affects that were recovered from the accident site.

Is there any legal recourse I may have regarding either the lost items or the indirect admittance of culpability by the DOT? Does anyone have any input or recommendations as to who I should speak to?

Answer:
 You will have to prove negligence on the the part of the DOT, which is very difficult to do against state governments, who like to write the laws in their own favor.  Here is a summary of Iowa's standards to get you started.

https://statelaws.findlaw.com/iowa-law/iowa-negligence-laws.html


Title: Aiding and imbeding help

Question: I'm 21 and I live in Ohio. My girlfriend is 17 and lives in florida with her parents. Today she was told to leave and they didn't care where she went. So she bought a bus ticket and is on her way here. They threatened me with aiding and imbeding even though we have texts proving that she said she could leave even after the threats. I'm more then willing to let her go back and i'm trying to cooperate but they don't want her back. What can i do?

Answer: Have a bus ticket back as soon as she gets there. And stop messing with minorsAnswer #2: It's aiding and "abetting", just so you know :). Is the parent's permission to let her leave (or telling her to leave) in writing? If so, she can leave. If not, then the police can force her to go back. If she shows up in your town, give her a safe place to stay. Let the parents know where she is and that she is safe. But if the police show up, cooperate.Answer #3: I believe it's Aiding and Abetting.


Title: Trying to work out a fair marriage contract and it’s killing us (nb, canada)

Question:
My wife and I have been married for 18 years and 3 years ago she asked us to put together a marriage contract to protect her rights in case of divorce. We are in a unique situation whereby she comes from a very wealthy background and I come from a modest upbringing. We have three gorgeous daughters and we both love them more than anything.

My wife’s parents have given us a brand new home and give my wife a small salary of about $50000 clear for the last three years. I make a very good living as a software engineer (about $150000), so without a mortgage, we are able to travel, buy nice cars, etc ( essentially live a pretty privileged life, especially for a once-poor farm boy like me )

Pertaining to the contract, I wanted to be fair and make sure I am not eating into any of my wife’s “inheritance”, so in the event of a divorce, I will give her 100% of the matrimonial home ( because it was a gift from her folks ). I’ve also agreed not touch any of the properties that have been given to her during our marriage and the income from those properties. This was signed in 2015.

Recently, her father has decided to gift her a piece of his company, worth about $5-7 million and a residual salary that will come to between 150-200K after taxes. He has asked me to sign a contract that won’t let me divorce and take half, which I am happy to do. I don’t want any of my wife’s inheritance at all. It’s hers and her parents worked hard their whole life to build a business to provide for her.

However, my wife and I have come to a disagreement that I would appreciate advice on. Given this new scenario, I want to update the marriage contract with a “no support and maintenance” clause which would effectively free either one of us from paying alimony in the event of a divorce. My wife vehemently disagrees with this and is extremely upset that I would try to “skirt my responsibilities” towards her.

Given the unique circumstance and my willingness to forgo my legal rights to the marital home, her salaries, etc, am I being unreasonable for requesting this?

Answer:
 No. How could it possibly be an issue when she already has that much passive income. Maybe ask her to see a therapist about it since it can't be because she's worried about financials in the event of a divorce.

Maybe because...
Her parents give her $$$ === love,
So if you do not want to give her $$$ then that != love

??????????????????


Title: Is it illegal to yell "boo" at a cop?

Question: I live in California. I saw a cop prodding a homeless man sleeping next to a tree with his nightstick. I yelled "boooo" at him and he said he would arrest me if i kept interfering with his investigation. I kept walking on, and nothing happened to me, but could I really get arrested for this? Or am i free to continue booing cops?

Answer:
 Keep booing cops, the First Amendment has your back.Answer #2: > it's come to my attention that my title makes it sound like I'm cosplaying as a ghost and yelling "boo!" To startle people.

That is exactly what I thought.  I was ready to tell you that surprising cops is a great way to get tased or shot.

> I yelled "boooo" at him and he said he would arrest me if i kept interfering with his investigation.

No, he can't arrest you for saying "boooo", giving a raspberry, or biting your thumb at him.

He can arrest you for interfering with an investigation or any number of a dozen other vague offenses though.  Don't take it too far and block him, prevent him from getting to the homeless, take an aggressive posture, curse at him, etc.  If you feel safe and think the officer is abusing the homeless man you should take out your phone and film it so you can file a complaint with his management, but be careful as many officers don't take too kindly to that...Answer #3: Not illegal, but remember that cops tend to shoot when startledAnswer #4: No illegal, but you can be charged with disturbing the peace, interfering with an officer, arrested, etcAnswer #5: Cops have many ways to arrest you if you piss them off.

Interfering with investigation
Disorderly in public
Public intoxicating

Many laws that don’t require much proof to convict


Title: PI placed a GPS tracker on a friend's car

Question:
South Carolina

A friend and her ex are going through a divorce and he hired a PI to track her. She has a video of the PI placing the tracking device, which from what  I can find is completely legal. My question: is he allowed to come onto private property to place it? Her car was in her garage at the time.

Thanks!

Answer: Pretty sure he isn't allowed to go into her garage at all. Definitely worth it to give a call to the non emergency number and have a paper trail.


Title: [MA] Out of country and being sued by tenants' neighbors

Question:
Hello /r/legaladvice,

My dad was recently diagnosed with kidney cancer. He works overseas so when my mom and I found out, we got our visas and flew over in two days. We were very rushed in order to be on time for his hospitalization that we didn't really have time to inform many people.

Two days ago (on the 15th), one of our condo tenants' dishwater broke and it flooded the apartment. Some of the water leaked downstairs. I literally found out just now (on the 17th) since I haven't been able to get reliable Wifi and VPN service. In these two days, the downstair neighbors have sent us 2 letters from their lawyer. We're being sued in court.

I will call my insurance company as soon as possible (stupid timezone differences). Even if I have to pay out of pocket for repairs, that would be fine. I understand the neighbor's stress and absolutely would love to get their ceiling repaired right this moment, but the two lawyer notices seem a little ... soon? My dad's in a fragile state and I would love to get this resolved as soon as possible. Thank you so much for any advice, you guys.

Answer: Contact your homeowners insurance first. They will provide a lawyer. The fact that it took the neighbors two days to sue without giving you a chance to make him whole is very suspicious.


Title: Landlord says we are breaking lease by not paying pet rent which was in pet agreement but not on our lease.

Question: [deleted]

Answer: You have their permission to have a pet, but that permission comes with the $400 and $25/mo. You have no case to break your lease, you'll either need to pay, get rid of the pet, or wait to be evicted.  You have no case against the landlord because you did sign an agreement to pay in order to get permission to have a pet.


Title: (CA) Promissory Note says "Borrower shall pay an additional late fee in the amount of five percent (5.0%) of said payment".

Question:
So I lent a large sum of money to a private investor that promised a 9% return on investment.

The term was for 5 months and they ended up paying back my money with the correct interest, 2 months late.

The Promissory Note they signed has a section that reads:

3.Late Charge:  In the event that a payment due under this Note is not made within ten (10) days of the time set forth in Section 1 of this Note, Borrower shall pay an additional late fee in the amount of five percent (5.0%) of said payment.

My questions is how this is interpreted "of said payment". Does that mean 5.0% on top of the final amount I was paid, or does it only apply to the interest I earned?

Any advice is appreciated.

EDIT:  He made a counter offer of making a payment of 5% on the interest already paid.

Answer: You don't want to ask for that money. Under California law the maximum interest rate on a loan between a regular person and another person is [10%](http://www.yourlegalcorner.com/articles.asp?id=97&cat=emp). That 5% penalty would probably put you over the limit, in which case he could sue and receive back three times the interest he paid over the preceding 12 months. You got paid back with interest – call it a day.


Title: My parents want to gift me a business in the USA but I'm not American, what can I do?

Question: I'm Canadian and my parents want to give me their small business in Florida. What sort of legal paperwork do I have to go through? Has anyone gone through something similar? Any help/info would be appreciated. Thanks!

Answer:
 In general, nothing prevents non-Americans from owning US companies. The bigger issues here would probably be the same whether you were a citizen or not. You should have an attorney involved to make sure nothing important is missed. Without knowing a lot about the business, nobody can tell you what all those things are.

One foreigner exception -- if the business is a S corporation, you owning it will make it lose its S status. Again, depending on the business that is either minor or major.


Title: Car stolen from driveway by 18 yr old and crashed

Question:
Hi there,

So this couple of teens found my garage door was unlocked, came into my house as we slept upstairs and stole all of the keys for all three of our cars.

They stole our 2008 suburban and crashed it at 2am this morning.  We found of them is an 18 year old kid.

Police report filed, car impounded and one of the two kids are in the holding tank while the police investigate.  They took dna samples all over the house, and are doing the same in the cars waiting for a match to come back.

In the mean time I have a couple of questions:

Question 1. I just bought the truck with a loan for $9k last week.  We also bought gap insurance.  We also have full comprehensive coverage.  Should we even bother with the gap coverage to pay off the loan (less the rolled in $1k in fees). Or should I see if my primary insurance carrier (with $500 deductible) makes a good offer?  Not even sure if the car will be considered totaled yet, but considering they rammed it into a fire hydrant I’m thinking so.

Question 2.  Should I wait till the police investigation is complete on everything before contacting my insurance company?

Question 3.  I’m probably going to lose a couple thousand in the fees for that truck now that I have to buy a new one plus possibly my deductible.  As the victim do I have any recourse against an 18 year old?  If he has auto insurance will it cover my losses? (Keep in mind I’m in Michigan unsure if no fault applies here)

Thanks so much in advance.  I’m beside myself right now, never had this happen, feel so violated and pissed I can’t see straight.... we loved hat truck for the short time we had it.
Topic:
Insurance

Answer:
 You should contact your insurance today, walk them through everything that happened, and ask what the resolution is.

Take a breath. This sucks, but it doesn't have to all get resolved today, and you're taking the proper steps.


Title: What do I do if the police who responded to my 911 call refused to file a report?

Question:
Today, I had my second verbal altercation with a parks department employee in a public park.

It ended when he said "I'm going to go get my tractor and if you are here when I get back, you are going to get hit" and then disappeared into the parks department building that houses tractors.

I immediately called 911, and two officers were dispatched to my location. They got my side of the story first, then went and talked to him.

When they came back, they told me that it was a civil matter because the state's attorney would never be able to make assault stick. I said "well that should be the state attorney's decision then, not yours," and they all-but laughed.

Before they left, they provided me with the man's name, and his supervisor's name and phone numbers (the latter of which both turned out to be incorrect) stating that I could call his boss and see if anything would come of it.

I believe that police officers are not qualified to make that decision and that I am entitled to a police report, particularly considering that this was in my second altercation this man and I'm literally afraid it will escalate.

Do I have any recourse at all?

Answer: You can contact the police department and request to speak to a supervisor.Answer #2: That's not assault.


Title: SC Police Officer Neighbor Abusing Dog

Question:
Im located in SC. My neighbor across the street has a dog that they tie up in the back yard all day long. It doesn't appear to have access to any shelter like a dog house but is tied up next to a shed. Last night we had a huge storm and they were gone but I could hear the dog barking outside.
 I want to report them but my neighbor is a police officer. I'm afraid to use my phone or computer to do so. I'm worried about him retaliating and making my life hell because it would be obvious who reported them. I feel like he should know the law about chaining dogs up outside and even thought about printing out a flyer from my local PD about the laws concerning chaining up dogs outside.
I really don't want all of this to evolve into a legal dispute. My husband says to leave it alone but I'm worried about that poor dog.

Answer: Maybe try reporting it from a public computer, like at a library or even a payphone. Something that if traced won't lead back to you


Title: Vehicle that’s not mine

Question: I live in Alaska. In 2012 I got a 2007 Kia Rondo that’s no longer in my possession. When I went to the dealership, they forged my signature in the agreement of paying 29% interest, they said I couldn’t drive off the lot unless I had a valid license. The car salesman went into his office and altered my drivers permit to look like a valid drivers license. I was paying $600 a month for a car that was already 5yrs old, used and had mild cosmetic damages from the previous owner. I had volunteered to give the car back since I wasn’t making enough to pay for the vehicle, then they tried to charge me an additional $300 for the car key. Fast forward to 2014, they served me but I had moved out of state so I couldn’t make it to the hearing. It wasn’t until 2016 I found the documents at the courthouse and that’s when I noticed the interest rate, and the fake signature. I brought it to the car loan company that was in charge of that loan and they said I would have to contact the car lot I got the car from. I searched for financial advise from my military financial advisor to just pay. I didn’t know at the time after seven years it would fall off my credit. I was advised to pay it and I made paying arrangements to pay $100 a month which doesn’t even cover the interest rate that they want. My Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) has been getting garnished every year since 2013. They want me to pay $12,000 for a car that’s no longer mine and more than what the car is worth. I found out about a year ago it had been auctioned. What can I do to stop this or gain anything back from all that has happened?

Answer:
 How did you take a car off the lot, take it home, pay the 600$ a month for a while and still think the argument of “I didn’t sign that” is going to work?

You made payments... you had physical possession of the car, you knew the payments were too high but you tried to keep it anyway.

With the information that you gave here... your lying. Unless you have something else to add, your responsible for this car, returning it to the dealer is not a fix, it’s even worse then just keeping it. Now the dealership has the car, and the money... the bank still needs to get paid but you gave the car to the wrong people so they can’t repo it like they want.

You need to think long and hard about the facts on this situation because none of it makes sense.Answer #2: There is quite a lot going on in this post.

If you signed for a loan, you have to pay it. Can you be more specific about them "forging" your signature? How does that happen and if you didn't sign for it, why did you take the car? It's also unclear why you took the car when you did not have a driver's license.


Title: Panicked during filipino wedding and put best man's name on wedding contract instead of mine. What do I do?

Question: [removed]

Answer: [Weird, you were in a 4 year marriage last month](https://www.reddit.com/r/relationships/comments/3g6tjh/me_28_m_with_my_wife_30_f_got_married_after_1/)


Title: Campus PD wrote the incorrect license plate number on a parking ticket

Question: I parked my car in what I though was a spot, turns out it was actually ambiguously painted lines in a parking lot. I couldn't park in any other spaces on campus because there is a designated area that overnights have to park in, but every space was full except for this one (or what I thought was a spot). When I found the ticket however, the ticket had the wrong license plate number on it. Not something ambiguous like a 7 instead of a 1, he wrote 1 instead of 2. What do I do now?

Answer: A clerical error does not an invalid ticket make.


Title: My father is 66 and may died anytime. Our house can be named to my mother. I got no problem with my mother but her two 30+ son on her ex husband is still living under my mom and i don't want them here. My dad wants to name the house for me (19y/o) but my mom always make a scene because of this.

Question:
We got a huge house and my parents make a living by renting the extra rooms in our first floor. The problem here is I'm the only child of my parents. My dad have 1 daughter on his first wife but that daughter never show up to us. In his second wife, he has 1 son and 1 daughter. My dad's son is currently living with his wife but came to our house time to time. My dad's daughter (mari) is currently living here with us and she's my only friend here. My mom is 50+ y/o and has 2 sons and 1 daughter on her first husband and 1 son on her second husband. My mom's daughter is the only one not living here. All of the sons and daughter here don't have any jobs. My Mom always protects her two sons who is 30+ y/o whenever theres a fight. I named them bokbok and bert. Both of them are drug users and my mom knew it. They both came in and out of prison because of the scene they always cause. Bert even kissed my cousin while she sleeps and my mother blamed my cousin because she didn't lock the door. It always upsets me why she always protect those two. My dad cant even force those two away because of my mother. Im scared because when my dad died, my mom will be the one managing this house and I'm pretty sure those two will be like princes here. What should I do?

Sorry for my english. Im from Philippines

Answer:
 Have your dad draw up a will with the decisions he wants for his money/belongings.

He doesn't have to tell your mother about the will, so she can't pester him about it.  Plus, when he passes, and the will comes out, he will eternally safe from her pestering.


Title: What are the choices of a 15 year after a divorced parent passes away?

Question:
My mother has passed away and my 15 year old sister wants to come live with me. My parents divorced years ago and her father, my stepfather, had given up custody. How would I go about getting guardianship of my little sister in the state of California?

Important notes
I live in Arizona
I am 27 years old
I live in a studio apartment but plan to move to welcome my sister to begin our life together after the passing of our mother.

Ask me any questions and I will answer them to fullest of my knowledge to better help get the answers I desperately seek.

Thank you so much for reading!

Answer:
 I'm sorry for your loss.

You would have to get the father's permission and have him execute guardianship documents.  Otherwise, he retains custody.


Title: VA - Landlord withholding $1500 for pruning 13 bushes and threatening addt'l charges

Question:
Our lease indicates we are responsible for "mowing, watering and lawn maintenance and pruning." We have consistently done all of those things and have six neighbors who have said they would vouch for us.

We apparently didn't "prune" to the landlords liking and has now withheld $1500 of our security deposit to cover this. When we asked for a more details accounting of this charge (since he got a bunch of other landscaping done and we feel he's trying to sneak it in) he threatened that he would find additional charges is we didn't accept his terms.

This man has caused us grief for six months and we go back and forth on fighting him and just accepting and getting on with our lives.

Answer: Tell him you'd like an itemized bill of the charges he is levying against you. He is trying to keep that $1500 and is using scare tactics to try and get you to comply to his wishes.


Title: Poisoned with laxatives (AR)

Question:
Due to Covid-19, I had to move in with some family members until I can work again.

I put my Brita pitcher in the refrigerator and know others are drinking the water & refilling it. No big deal.

There are three children in the home, as well.

I’ve been feeling ill for some time now but went to stay with a friend for a few days and felt better.

Tonight, another member of the household told me that my own brother has been filling the pitcher with Mirolax and only told her because he saw her drinking it and complaining about stomach issues.

I have given my nephew water from this pitcher several times.

I just dumped it out and threw away the filter.

Is this a crime if no one ended up in the hospital?

He’s very abusive and has multiple warrants (they won’t pick him up, we’ve tried).

What can I do?

Answer:
 Yes, this is a crime. Report it to the police immediately.Answer #2: If you still have the filter (dig it out of the trash if ya need to) there is a very slight chance it could still have traces of it the laxative inside it. Worth a shot.

But even still, testimony is evidence. Especially if multiple people could testify saying they only became ill after drinking the water, and one says that he told them specifically.

You should report this immediately. There could be worse that he’s done or is planning to do. Poisoning someone’s food / beverages is a very serious thing, and that’s what this was.


Title: Employer didn't take out federal taxes throughout the year, now I owe the IRS

Question:
I'm doing my taxes and see that my previous employer did not take out any federal taxes throughout the year that I was there.  I didn't really bother to check my paystubs because they are digital and not physically given to us and I never thought about it. If I did check a paystub, I never paid attention to if I had federal taxes coming out because why wouldn't they? I've never had this issue. I haven't completed my taxes yet because TurboTax is saying I owe $1600 and I want to make some calls first.

Is there anything I can do?

Edit: This is in California, USA

Answer:
 > Is there anything I can do?

1. Work out a payment plan with the IRS to pay the balance you owe.

2. Ensure your tax withholding is correct for 2020, given that 1/4 of the year is already over with.

3. Look at your pay stubs. Nobody is looking out for you but you.

Your employer is never responsible for paying the taxes you owe even if they make a mistake.

It's possible your employer did nothing wrong. Maybe you claimed a high number of allowances or this job was only part-time or you weren't earning enough to have any taken out. But it doesn't matter at this point for 2019, you owe the taxes no matter what.Answer #2: Not really. Pay your taxes. Then Check with HR to see what your deductions are.


Title: Unjustly fired for not returning to work during pandemic (US)

Question:
I work for a small food-related business that is owned by a local who owns three locations in my town. Two of the locations have been shut down during the pandemic and most employees have been laid off/refused to work due to health concerns for the past two months.
I, along with all other employees who have been laid off during the pandemic, were threatened to be fired for not returning to our place of employment after we requested (in a detailed document) protective equipment, hazard pay, and protection against being fired for those who don't feel safe returning to work yet.

Our boss replied saying he will do whatever he wants in terms of moving forward with reopening (mind you, my state is still on lockdown and only essential businesses are allowed to be open). He stated that if we aren't willing to come back to work now, while the state is still closed and we all feel unsafe coming back, that we've lost our jobs. But he phrased it in a way where he would consider us to be "quitting" if we turned down the offer to return now.

I don't want to return to work for this person because he is an awful boss to begin with, but since I can survive without a job for the moment, I am not going to put lives at risk by returning to an environment where basic safety measures are not guaranteed.

I am collecting unemployment but I know he wants to keep us from getting unemployment, which is why he coerced us to quit, instead of saying he fired us.

I have no idea what is legal here and I'm guessing a lot of things are in a grey area, but I'm wondering if I will still be able to collect unemployment. When i request benefits weekly I'm not sure how I am supposed to fill out the form and if I should answer that I have quit my job/been offered the chance to come back. I'm pretty fired up about the whole thing but want to know what legal rights I actually have in this situation and how to fight back if need be.

TLDR:
Coerced into quitting my job because I feel unsafe returning/reopening while my state is still shut down and basic safety measures aren't being met in work environment. My boss is considering that to be quitting, even though I technically got fired. Can I still collect unemployment? Is there anything else I can do to fight back?

Answer:
 > Edit: I live in the US

50 states, 50 answers.Answer #2: I can’t believe a “food related” business isn’t considered essential.

Job protection isn’t required, most PPE isn’t, hazard pay isn’t.

If you refuse to go back, then you will likely be fired and you probably won’t be eligible for unemployment.

Again, US isn’t specific enough. My governor’s opinion is that because you don’t feel safe isn’t a good excuse to miss work and wouldn’t be eligible for unemployment if quit or fired for this reason.


Title: Are there any legal documents that can be signed before marriage that protect future income/possesions?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 >I had no idea getting married carried such a huge legal implication regarding possesions.

Umm. Okay.  So, how is life under a rock?

I mean, what did you expect?  A married couple is a single economic unit.  They are together.  They bang all the time.  They share expenses, bills, income, etc.

Marital property is just that . . . it is property of the marriage.  I'm having such a hard time explaining this because I'm flabbergasted.

I'm just trying to think of a valid policy argument that would entertain the idea that it is better for every dollar a spouse made would immediately and forever be segregated, rather than the current system.

Granted, the current system isn't as absolute as you think.  If you purchase a car in your name, you can show you that you paid for it, maintained it, etc., then you'd be hard pressed to find a judge who would give your wife equal rights in it.

Similarly, if you take out a student loan and it is purely for you, your spouse didn't provide for you while you were in school, etc., you'd be hard pressed to find a judge who would stick your wife with half the bill either.

Wait for someone smarter to come along and say more.  I need a drink.


Title: Took a awful joke seriously and now I'm in trouble

Question: A friend told me he was sexually harassed by a teacher without saying that it was a awful joke and thought I was joking when I told him I'd report it, Now how can the school punish me? Will I get suspended? What's the worst that can happen? Please someone respond I'm literally shaking. (I live In Virginia)

Answer: If you reported his claim, you were responding to his misrepresentation. The burden is his, because he failed to make it clear it was a joke. If on the other hand you reasonably should have recognized the joke and reported it anyway, then you may share some responsibility.


Title: [MD] Restrictive food delivery policy at my apartment building (read more)

Question:
Hi! Let me start out by saying this is DEFINITELY a first world problem...

My new apartment building, to which I moved less than a month ago, does not allow food or grocery delivery people to enter the building. Tenants must meet the delivery people out front.

This is an issue for me because I typically use Instacart or Peapod to have heavy items delivered (i.e. kitty litter, bottled water, laundry detergent).

I checked, and this rule is not in my lease. I asked the management office and they said that it is a rule that was part of a memo that circulated back in 2015.

Is there any grounds I have to argue that my groceries should be delivered, since this was not in my lease, or verbally shared with me prior to move-in? I would even offer to call downstairs to notify the concierge each time I order, so they know it's not some imposter posing as a food delivery person.

Would appreciate any thoughts/advice you have! Thanks!!

Answer:
 You can go down and walk in with your delivery person as your guest.

But other than that they have no obligation to let anyone in that isn't a resident. Answer #2: I don't see a legal concern here, but have you considered buying a [collapsible cart](https://www.amazon.com/Mac-Sports-Collapsible-Folding-Outdoor/dp/B00OMM38TC?th=1)? I used one when I lived in an apartment that required significant walking to get items from the car. It isn't ideal, but you should be fine to transport the heavy items yourself with this as long as there is an elevator.Answer #3: Can you meet with them at the front door and walk them up?
You are permitted to have guests.  I can understand enforcing a policy of not letting them in unattended, but once you go down to the front and meet them there, they are guests.  You should be able to walk them up.

If you want to get all legal on them, generally, they cannot restrict your quiet enjoyment of the property, which would include your right to use the proper for its intended purpose.  This would include having guests, which would include delivery people.  Of course, any limiting terms in the lease would likely be valid.Answer #4: this is a pretty normal policy


Title: A dog jumping the fence situation getting out of hand.

Question:
A little bit ago, our neighbors had gotten some new dogs, two pit bulls who would bark at our Great Dane whenever we let him outside to use the restroom. We kept our dog at a safe distance from the two dogs and kept him away from the fence out of fear the dogs would somehow bite through the fence and get at our dog. A few weeks later, when we took our dog outside to use the restroom, one of the dogs jumped the fence. The dog bit at the Great Dane, and thankfully neither of them were hurt and we drag our dog inside. We went over to our neighbors and we told them that their dog was in our yard. I've never gotten his name, just that he's the brother of one of the girls who lives there. He got his dog, and things were fine for another day until that dog jumped our fence again, again trying to get at our dog.

We told the guy, he came over, got his dog and went back to his house. By this point in time we're trying to keep our dog in at all times, usually our dog slept outside but ever since this incident he's been forced to sleep inside. We had called animal control but they never came out. The next time this happens, we hadn't even let out our dog, The pitbull just suddenly was in our yard at our back porch. At the time, my brother, who is special-needs, was in the front yard. Both yards are separated by another fence so the dogs couldn't get at my brother.

My father learned about this, and got furious when the neighbors came to get their dog again. My dad threatened to hurt the dog if he kept jumping over the fence. The guy then sent over his other dog, and we had to pull our dad inside before he got his butt bit. We called the police, The guy grabbed both of his dogs and put them back over to his side of the yard, then, as we waited for the police to arrive. The guy then came out of the house with one of his dogs on his leash as he started threatening my father and that he would blow up our house, or shoot all of us in our family if we ever hurt his dog. We got this part on our phones so we do have evidence that he did say those things.

An officer came, we got the brother's number and the mother's number if the dog jumped the fence again, and they left. We are asked the guy before if he kept leaving his dog out all day, if you would put the dog on a leash or something to keep him from jumping over the fence. The guy had agreed but never actually did it, turns out he thought it was illegal when he talked to the officer, he learned it wasn't illegal from the officer, and he still hadn't even after.

At this point in time, my father went to go purchase a gun, in fear that guy would actually make do on those threats, and we also got pepper spray if the dog did try to attack us when it jumped the fence again.

The house was pretty silent for the most part over the next few weeks, the dog that didn't jump the fence was kept outside generally at all times, while the one that did jump the fence was let out occasionally.

Animal control finally showed up to the house, and it turns out the dog didn't have all the shots so they fined the people for that.

Skip to today, The guy has been letting his dog out front without a leash in a not fenced in yard, but every time he sees us, he pulls his dog back inside. We now have to let our dog out front since the fence around our front yard is much bigger than the fence around our backyard, so that dog will hopefully not be able to jump that fence. Whenever we go outside, I have to carry pepper spray in case that dog jumps the fence and somehow gets to us, my dad carries his gun out with him when he lets out the dog.

We have been at this unsteady peace for the past week or so, but today he told my dad that he didn't care anymore, and that he should watch his back. We didn't get that on recording.

TLDR: Guy's dog kept jumping our fence, things kept escalating until today when he told us he didn't care anymore and that we should watch our back. I'm in Tampa, Florida.

Answer:
 First, get a surveillance camera and focus it on your back and front yard.  Second, ensure that your dog isn't unsupervised for any period of time.  Make sure you thought about what you're willing and able to do if the dog jumps into your yard and attacks your pet.  Third, notify animal control *right now*.  You need a paper trail documenting these instances because liability is different in many states when a dog has a history of aggressive actions.  Third, speak to a local attorney and have a letter drafted.  The letter should say that the dog is trespassing, acting violently, and needs to be restrained.  Get a certified copy from the attorney, send one via priority mail with signature confirmation to the neighbor, and move on.  If the dog jumps into your yard again, sue the neighbor for trespass and file another complaint against the neighbor.

You need to file a criminal complaint with the police **right now** for terrorist threats.  Demand a police incident / report number.  Call your city prosecutor and ensure that this goes forward.  File for a temporary restraining order against the neighbor, it's cheap to do and incredibly easy with the information you've got.  Answer #2: Call the police over the bomb threat.  Threatening to blow a house up is seriously illegal.Answer #3: Just before any bad ideas come out:

* Don't set any traps, or poison anything, etc to try and hurt the dog.

* Consider pepper spray or a stun gun to defend against the dogs.

* Finally, Florida is a two party consent state, so you can't just record conversations.


Title: (FL) My grandfather promised I could live in his condo until November but now he’s going back on his word

Question:
Florida. Basically my grandfather is a snowbird who lives in new York during the summer and Florida throughout winter. Right now he is in New York and I am staying at his condo in a 30 story building in pompano (with HOA). He told me I could stay here until NOV but not wants me to find my own place. I’ve been here about 6 weeks already and can’t afford a place on my own yet.

Can someone please shed some light on tenant law/squatters rights in Florida?

Answer: He can terminate your tenancy with 15 days notice. Plan accordingly.


Title: [MN] Does refusing a drug test (during existing employment) void my eligibility for unemployment if terminated for refusal? Same question for failing said drug test.

Answer:
 Were you told of this drug testing requirement when you got this job?

As to failing, misconduct generally has to be work related. Unless your employer can show you were under the influence on the job, a failed drug test doesn't prove misconduct.


Title: Dog Ate Door

Question: My boyfriend and I went out of town back in April to visit some family. While we were gone, a friend of ours kept his dog locked in our spare bedroom and he literally ate through the door to get out. We have asked him to replace the door- and he said he would - but that was in April and it is now August. Every time we bring it up he has some excuse as to why he has not gotten the door replaced yet, and more recently hasn't been replying to our messages at all. I have lost my patience. Can I press charges for property damage? The house is a rental so technically it is not my property, but I'm sure I will be held accountable for the damage once the lease is up.

Answer:
 It's a dog eat door world out there.

> The house is a rental so technically it is not my property, but I'm sure I will be held accountable for the damage once the lease is up

Does your rental agreement allow you to make modifications to your landlord's property without their permission?

Have your LL replace the door, you bill your friend, and sue the friend if he doesn't pay you.


Title: Neighbors dog keeps whining for 7+ hours a day, what should I do?

Question:
I live in New Hampshire, and recently I have been hearing a very high pitched whine from my next door neighbors dog. It's apparently locked inside a room, because I can hear it scratching/pawing while crying.

I informed my local PD, and Animal Control. Nobody ever seems to be home, nor do they seem to care.

What should I be doing? I began recording the dog crying at late hours(past 9PM).

Answer: Sometimes thats just puppies with separation anxiety and it will pass in time.  Do you know if its a young pup?


Title: Buddy got fired for dreads

Question: [deleted]

Answer: It's a justifiable reason. He should file for unemployment.


Title: My apartment complex was just sold and the new management doesn't allow pets. Can I still get a pet if it was allowed when I signed my lease?

Question:
I'm in WA state.

I'd been planning on bringing my cat to my new apartment (she's at my  parents now) once I could afford the deposit and at the time I signed my lease (a month ago), cats were allowed. I have that form in my lease agreement. I don't plan to live here next year, so I'm not worried about that part.

I unexpectedly got a notice today that we are under an entirely new management agency as of today. I looked on my apartments site and it now says it does not allow pets, but my notice says existing leases will be honored. Am I still able to get a pet under the conditions existing when I signed my lease until my lease is up?

Answer: If your lease allows pets then yes you can enforce the lease even with new management or owner.Answer #2: If you can wait, you might avoid difficulty upon move out.  Erroneous deductions for "cat stains/odors, etc"


Title: Boss pulling a sneaky one on me. (South Carolina)

Question: My boss refuses to let me get my time and a half when I work over 40 hours. Instead he pays me 38 on check and the rest in cash to avoid it. Is this illegal? What's my best course of action?

Answer: Very illegal. Your state department of labor and the IRS would be interested to hear this.


Title: [MA] I work for the state. I’m a nurse. I work in a very old facility. I just sent out my 6th patient in a week and my second coworker to have a heart attack in a week, who can I report this to?

Question:
My facility was built in the 1700’s. Every year when the AC units turn on we loose a few patients due to sepsis or respiratory illnesses. It is one building. I’ve spoken in writing to HR, my supervisors, the directors, ect. who have all said they will “look into this concerning matter” my patient that is currently out has been tested for legionaries and was negative. My coworker last Thursday literally crawled out of the office to me grasping her chest and we found out that afternoon she suffered from a massive heart attack. Yesterday, my other coworker dropped dead AT work from a heart attack. Out of the 6 patients in the past WEEK I have sent out (there are only 20 in the building) 2 have died from respiratory failure. These are young patients that live at these facilities 24/7 their whole lives that are fairly healthy (mental facility) and besides getting respiratory illnesses each spring/summer they usually manage to pull through. (Some other coworkers have dropped dead at work but nothing has ever come of it except “oh it’s work stress, it’s an aneurysm, ect.”) Each year 8/10 nurses get “strep throat” or “pneumonia” that we get treated for. If it matters also 3 of my coworkers have been trying IVF therapy and have not been able to have a baby and they’ve all been trying for 3-4 years and keep having miscarriages. What can I do? Who can I report this to?

**TLDR: Sent our many of my patients for respiratory illnesses, they’re in respiratory failure and some have died. A few of my coworkers have had heart attacks or dropped dead at work. We believe it’s because of the old ACs in the building because every year when they turn on that’s when everyone starts getting respiratory illnesses/sepsis/heart attacks/miscarriages. Who can I report this to?**

Answer:
 The licensing agency for the care facility. They’ll have a complaints hotline and investigative unit. Additionally, it wouldn’t surprise me if the Attorney General has a division who covers this. Call both.

Also, this looks to have some jurisdiction as well: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/indoor-air-quality-programAnswer #2: The CDC would be a good place to call and voice your concerns.Answer #3: That’s frankly terrifying.

The only place I can think to call is OSHA. If I understand correctly, you *can* report anonymously, but it’s less likely much will come of it. But I also believe it’s illegal for your job to retaliate against you for making a report.

Knowing they might retaliate anyway, I’d start getting my ducks in a row. Gather any performance reviews you have/any other documentation that you’re a good employee. If they fire you after you make a report, you want as much as possible to show there had been no issues at work until the report. You might also want to collect anything that shows you’ve talked to your employer about the AC.Answer #4: OSHA, the CDC, DOL, Department of Health and Human Services, and your Local, State, and Federal elected representatives.Answer #5: The CDC and HHS aren't really set up to respond to individual complaints of this nature. You want to contact your states Department of Public Health. Not only do they regulate and inspect health care facilities, but they are often the front line for determining outbreaks.Answer #6: I'm just an average idiot but used to be in commercial property management and "sick building syndrome" is a very real threat and way more common than most people might expect. That sounds like a huge lawsuit waiting to happen. A reputable structural hygienist should be apt at investigating further.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sick_building_syndrome


Title: Facebook requiring Personal Identification and partnering websites requiring a Facebook account to participate.

Question:
My father being the old man he is doesn't want his personal information floating around the Internet. He has no personal Facebook or related account where public information is linked to himself. However, he still wants to comment on news sites and debate the topics presented but a Facebook account is required to post a comment. So he made a fake Facebook account. Again, my father being the old man and contradictory person he is, spread the butt hurt and his comments were flagged claiming a fake name and fake account (which of course it is). Facebook now requires him to send them legal documentation of his name and DOB to match the Facebook profile. From what I gathered, Facebook policy requires your profile to match a legally documented person so they have full right to delete his fake account. That is not the issue. However, this seems to go against basic human privacy. If he wishes to interact online without having his personal information exposed, shouldn't he? Should I just suggest he visit other sites that don't require Facebook and where he can make an anonymous account to post as he pleases? Is there a way to mask your name and DOB on your Facebook account so nothing is public? Any other advice is helpful, in addition if this subreddit not the right place to ask this question.
United States

Answer:
 > If he wishes to interact online without having his personal information exposed, shouldn't he?

He can.  Just not in the places he wants to.  There's no law that says a private company, like Facebook or these newspapers, has to give you an anonymous forum for your statements.

And frankly, if your dad's being a dick, then he's proving exactly why they don't want people anonymized.


Title: Should I sue Handy? [DC]

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 You are probably getting ahead of yourself.  If they were going to deny it or give you a hard time, they wouldn't have left a note.  Help them out by providing a receipt or comprabales and wait for the wheels to turn.

In the event that it doesn't end up settled to your satisfaction you could take handy to small claims.  My guess is it will never get there since they admitted fualt in the note.


Title: [ME] Is it legal for my boss to tell other people in our field that a client sexually harassed me, potentially hurting my future employment?

Question:
I work for a very small company (less than 10 employees, no HR department) in a male-dominated field where professional relationships and recommendations are extremely important, and really the only credential anyone cares about.

I was recently sexually harassed by a very important client I was assigned to work with. Once I (politely) made it clear that I wasn't going to sleep with him he terminated his relationship with us. This may end up costing us a lot of money. I told my supervisor and eventually our boss, and showed them texts he sent me as proof.

Yesterday a friend of my boss that works in our field asked my boss, "hey, whatever happened with your company and [harasser]?" and my boss told him. I don't know whether he used my name, but it is a tiny company and there is literally no one else he could be referring to. I also think there is a strong possibility that he did use my name, because he doesn't seem to have any sense that this is a topic he should show discretion about.

I want to tell him that if he keeps doing this he is risking my future employment in our field (I am in my early 20s and don't have a lot of connections yet.) The guy he told knows [harasser] professionally and has no reason to believe me, since he doesn't act that way around other men.

My problem is I'm not sure my boss will listen to me because he's worried about his own business relationships (i.e., "why did your company piss off this very important guy for no reason?"). Is he breaking any kind of workplace law by sharing this information with people in our field? He also talked about it in front of all the other employees, specifically identifying me, but I'm much more worried about him telling random friends who have been in our tiny field forever and might end up being in a position to hire me someday.

TLDR I was harassed by a client and my boss is telling people outside our company, which might have longterm professional repercussions for me. Is there a law I can cite when I tell him to knock it off? What legal recourse do I have if he doesn't?

Answer: It is legal for him to say truthful things.


Title: I get that this isn't technically a request for legal advice but it's important to me and I'm not sure of a more appropriate subreddit. How exactly does "pulling the plug" work in the United States?

Question: [deleted]

Answer: In general, "pulling the plug" means allowing you to die. How they allow you to die will be different depending on your condition. The famous "Terri Schiavo" case involved removing a feeding tube and letting her starve.


Title: Wrote a letter anonymously to HR..

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Yes, HR can show your letter to whoever they want to.

HR exists to protect the company, not the employees.


Title: [UT] Is it legal to do a paternity test without requesting one from the court or obtaining my ex-wife's consent?

Question: I want to do a paternity test on my daughter. Do I need consent from my ex-wife to do so? She has full custody. What are the consequences if I do it without her consent?

Answer: You can cheek swab your daughter without anybody giving permission.


Title: [NJ] Car impounded, lot is open but refuses to release car. Charging storage fees.

Question:
On phone, sorry for typos.

Car was impounded on a Friday night (wrongfully, but separate story). I tried to get it back Saturday, but they said they dont release cars on the weekend. I asked if I had to pay storage fees if they refuse to release my car, they said yes. Doesnt seem rigĥt to me that they can be open and refuse to give me my car, yet still charge storage.

What if they said they only release cars in January, I have to pay a year of storage?

Thanks

Answer: They don't have to come into the office outside of normal business hours to release your vehicle. Yes, it's legal.


Title: Do I Owe My Ex Money on this Loan?

Question: When my husband and I bought our first house, he got a loan from his uncle that was used for a down payment. We did sign a contract, but it was not notarized. His uncle actually came to our house and we signed it there. The marriage did not last. He became manipulative and secretive. He started doing drugs and cheating. He had multiple affairs and got one young woman pregnant. We sold the house and split the remainder of the money equally. Now he is asking for half of what is still due to his uncle. He left me without a retirement account and health insurance. I was using this money to make my own retirement account and start investing for my future. But he feels I should pay the remainder of what is due. Am I required to pay this legally? We are from Virginia.

Answer:
 You borrowed money from the Uncle. Why wouldn't you be legally required to pay it? Especially since you sold the house and split the money. Even if the loan was assigned to your ex in the divorce decree, that can't affect your agreement with the lender.

If your ex is broke, the uncle may even be able to come after you for the full amount, depending on the wording of the agreement.

Also, I would be hesitant to give your ex any money directly. Tell him to have his uncle contact you about it if the uncle wants to try to collect. If you pay off your share, try to get a release from the uncle saying that you are paying all of what you owe.


Title: [IL] When are you able to make a custody agreement?

Question: My brother-in-law knocked up his girlfriend. She has flaked out on him and hasn't spoken to him in over a month. Can a lawyer help him set up a custody agreement with this girl before the baby is born or do you have to wait until after? Also, she has not been going to any prenatal appointments because she says she cannot afford too. BIL has offered to pay, but she continues to refuse to go. Is there any legal way to get her to go? I know that the law gives you right to bodily autonomy, but this could impact the health of a child that is part his as well. They are both mid20's if that matters.

Answer:
 Only after. But having the attorney on hand and ready before the birth is best.

You cannot make her do anything. Right now it is her choice how to deal with her body.


Title: Is there a law that a land lord must show you exactly what they are keeping your security deposit for once you move?

Question:
Do they itemize the damage and or repair/replacement of things? Or is it all under one word and value?

Minnesota

Answer:
 MN law requires that the landlord itemize any deductions from your deposit.

If you run into any trouble or have more questions, check out [Homeline](https://homelinemn.org/). It is a really fantastic legal resource for MN renters.


Title: [USA, MA] Legally, does a water pistol qualify as a weapon or a toy?

Question: [deleted]

Answer: It's a toy until you use it as a weapon.


Title: What is the legality of a gm (general manager) at dominoes keeping the tips meant for in-store employees? (texas)

Question: I am a pizza delivery guy who works at a corporate owned (versus a franchise) dominoes in north houston. One night there was a deficit of 200$ (amount of money in the cash register was 200$ short of what the order system said should be there). To compensate for this shortage the gm has been keeping the tips received in store for some time after. Ex: Joe comes in with an order of 10$, he writes an additional $2 tip onto the credit card receipt, normally the employee who takes the order would hold on to that receipt and at the end of their shift, they would be payed the tip money. The new standard is the gm keeping all of the tips. Theres roughly 15-25$ in store tips on any given day, and the gm has been keeping up this practice for several weeks (the deficit would most definitely have been covered by now). what is the legality of the gm keeping the tips meant for in store employees? Ps: whether the $200 shortage is manufactured, i can't say. Pps: the gm is morally sketchy

Answer: Nope. Managers don't get tips, and I'm sure someone at corporate in HR would LOVE to hear about this.Answer #2: Um, yeah. Call your corporate manager. Immediately. Number should be posted in the store. Dominoes does not go in for this. At our store, we were allowed to leave messages anonymously, if you're nervous. Answer #3: Who wants to bet GM stole the $200.00, realized he fucked up because the machine caught a shortage and decided to just take every ones tips.


Title: Son broke his wrist, husband might sue.

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Should the farmer have homeowners insurance, your son's medical bills may be eligible to be paid under the medical payments coverage (if they have that) but absent any negligence on the farmer's part, I can't imagine winning a suit.