Title: Are landlords legally required to disclose a cockroach infestation before you sign a lease?

Question:
I'm in Missouri, and I moved into an apartment a few months back and this just occurred to me.

I was not allowed to see the unit before signing the lease, and the roaches were here the day I moved in. When I told them about it, they said that it has been a problem for a while and they spray every now and then. They gave me free glue traps (but of course that didn't stop the problem). I notice their feces on everything I own, and I've gotten very sick on a few occasions.

I'm concerned about the health hazards, but also I ran into some issues in life lately, I lost my job and wasn't able to pay rent this month. The landlord won't accept a partial payment or a payment plan, and gave me a final notice yesterday that I owed $1,000, and if I didn't pay by the end of the day today, then she was filing for eviction.

I'm wondering if I have any legal recourse, considering the infestation I was not informed of. I KNOW the landlord knew that they were here because: I wasn't allowed to view the unit before signing, she stated they had this problem for a while, had glue traps readily available in the office, my neighbors have been here for six years and said they had been dealing with them forever.

What can I do, and what do I say to her?

Answer: Good lord. Why did you agree to rent an apartment that you weren't allowed to see??


Title: 5 year old injured st school, do we have a case?

Question: Yesterday I got a call my son was seriouslly hurt on the playground and i needed to get there as soon as possible, that he was going hysterical. He told me that him and some other boys were jumping off the jungle gym beacuse no teachers were paying attention to what was going on. When he jumped he broke his leg. Once he calmed down later that night he told me they made him walk from the playground to the nurses office on his leg. Im just confused about a lot of thigs, i had to fill out an emergemcy form at the begining of the year and there was a space where you could have them call an ambulance if it was a serious injury. Obviouslly that didnt happen. Do we have a case here?

Answer:
 > Do we have a case here?

A case for what?

Kids jump off jungle gyms. I did it when I was that age. He did it, he got hurt, they called you. I doubt they had any idea his leg was broken but who knows.

You can report the incident to the school and the school district and see what they say/do.

Is he okay now, albeit in a cast?


Title: [California] Breaking and Entering?

Question:
Hey guys. I'm new here but I figured I would give it a try. Recently I was texted by a friend telling me to go to a party, so I went. It was pretty casual, and I only stayed for about 30 minutes before going to another friends house. Today I got a text from the friend who invited me saying that they are all being charged for breaking and entering, me included. Apparently the house was owned by one of my friends friends who was on vacation. Supposedly things broke, but I couldn't have done that as I stayed in the backyard. Am I in danger? What should I do?
Thanks,
Joey

Answer:
 Stop talking to anyone about this. If police talk to you, politely decline to answer, then hire an attorney. Answer #2: I am giving piss poor odds that "they are all being charged for breaking and entering" includes people who weren't there at the same time the police were there.  Odds are you are fine.

But as /u/Napalmenator said, don't talk/text/correspond with anyone about it, and don't talk to the police if they come to talk to you.


Title: I think same sex marriage is great, but I have a question about "forcing" ministers to perform ceremonies.

Question:
(TN) Like I said, I don't see any issue with two adults getting married to each other.  However, some of my friends are freaking out that their pastors might be forced to perform same sex ceremonies.  I don't think legit church pastors can be made to do so though.  I couldn't for instance force a Rabbi or a Catholic priest to perform a ceremony since I'm not Jewish or Catholic.  So, what legislation and possible precedent cover this?

I was thinking it was a 1st Amendment issue as well as maybe being covered by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (the religious exclusion part).  I don't think this would be covered for those wedding chapel businesses that are not legit places of worship though, correct?

I doubt it would be an issue anyway since so many cool ministers are happy to perform same sex ceremonies, just curious about the legal aspects.

Answer: No, religious officials will not be forced to perform same sex ceremonies. Your misinformed friends should find something else to "freak out" over.  The Supreme Court ruling is over the legal status of marriage not the religious aspect.


Title: 2nd HOA we knew nothing about

Question:
Hello LegalAdvice,

My wife and I closed on a home in March and at the time of closing we signed Cc&rs for our HOA. Also, our first quarter dues were paid and setup fees were paid. Fast forward to last week when I received a letter from an HOA saying that we owe them $600 in past due dues. Of course I was befuddled because our dues come out automatically. After much research, it was determined that our particular community is actually part of 2 HOAs and one had been completely neglected. My title company didn't mention anything about it during closing. We've never signed Cc&rs for this community. We never paid the setup fees. I contacted our title company and they are currently digging our file out of storage and will get back to us shortly. I'm just wondering if in the worst case scenario that the title company doesn't admit they screwed up and pay the dues, do we have recourse? Are we just responsible for the $800 in dues and setup fees that were neglected by the title company or can an attorney help us in some way. Thanks. We are in Nevada by the way.

Answer:
 If the title company discovers that the second HOA has valid authority over your property even though it wasn't disclosed or discovered during the sale, your title insurance should compensate you for the (possibly substantial) difference in value. This is what, ultimately, you pay them for. They may sue the seller for failing to disclose the second HOA.

However, in that case you will still be on the hook for both HOAs until and unless you can either get one to agree to drop you (not likely, your property represents both income and temporal authority) or sue to remove one from the deed (expensive and uncertain).

In the event that your title insurance says you are a member of the second HOA but refuses to cover your losses, speak to a real estate attorney. If your title insurance confirms that you are not a member of the second HOA, but for some reason refuses to represent you against the HOA if the HOA sues you or files a lien against your property, speak to a real estate attorney. For now, let your title insurance do their thing.Answer #2: God that sounds like hell. I wouldn't ever want one, but two? Answer #3: If it's not in the deed and didn't sign in to it how can you be part of the hoa?


Title: Lawyer for Inheritance?

Question:
There's a (pardon the saying) "gold digger" going after my family's inheritance.

Is there a specific "type" of lawyer that deals with inheritance/will/power of attorney? A specific term to Google?

Thank you!

Answer:
 >Is there a specific "type" of lawyer that deals with inheritance/will/power of attorney? A specific term to Google?

Probate.


Title: Not paying for food in a restaurant

Question: I am part of a management team of a restaurant chain in the UK. Another member of this team has said that customers don't have to pay for any of their food because we don't have a sign on the restaurant saying specifically that all food must be paid for. This to me sounds like rubbish, but I can't find anything to disprove him. Can anyone help out or point me in the right direction for any legislation that shines any light on this situation?

Answer: Uh... what? If you order a meal for X dollars, you've agreed to pay that money. It's inherent in the transaction. Stores don't have signs saying you have to pay for merchandise selected, but obviously you can't just walk out of store worth stuff without paying


Title: [PA] All my IDs are gone...

Question:
So I just got offered a job working at a manufacturing plant that's willing to pay $30/hr. The problem is that I've lost my birth certificate (from WY), my Social Security Card, and my driver's license (from SC); I need a valid photo ID and proof of eligibility to work. The only thing that I have with my name and/or picture is my expired motorcycle permit and a USCF membership card. How do I unscrew myself from this so I can actually work?
Oh yeah, and the job is in PA, where I now live.

Answer:
 Duplicate license https://www.scdmvonline.com/dmvpublic/trans/DLDup.aspx

replacement ss card https://faq.ssa.gov/link/portal/34011/34019/Article/3755/How-do-I-apply-for-a-new-or-replacement-Social-Security-number-card

replacing WY birth certificate http://www.health.wyo.gov/rfhd/vital_records/birthcertificate.html


Title: [NH] Should I press criminal trespassing charges?

Question: I own an apt building, and someone found their way into a shared space of the building and OD'd (didn't die). I felt like the officer preferred that I press charges, but I don't want to deal with potential retaliation to my building or being subpoenaed by an overzealous public defender. Any compelling reasons one way or another?

Answer:
 Do you want them to return? Do you want word to spread that your property is a safe place to shoot up? Do you want to deal with them vandalizing your building from the inside or threatening, harassing, or assaulting your tenants? Then don't do anything.

Do you want word to get out that your place is not a safe place to shoot up? Do you want it to be known that you won't tolerate that behavior? Do you want the neighborhood crackheads and junkies to consider you a "hard ass" who is best avoided? File charges.


Title: Can I kick my ex-fiancé out of our house? [MA]

Question:
My mother helped my then-fiancé and I purchase a home. She paid cash and we pay rent to her. There are no formal documents or lease agreements, simply an oral agreement for the amount and due date. He has paid the majority of rent to date, as I have only recently acquired employment after moving to his hometown.

Our cohabiting situation is deteriorating rapidly as we are breaking off our engagement. He is telling me I have no right to kick him out of the house since he pays the rent, where I believe I have the option since the house is in my mother's name.

Do I have legal grounds to kick him out?

edit: I'm not an evil person. Since it is his hometown, he has his parents and many other family/friends to stay with, whereas I have no one within a two thousand miles to help me leave. Otherwise I'd pack up and leave now. I'm trying to get some separation between us before the fighting really gets bad.

Answer: You're a tenant just like he is. You can't do anything. The owner can give him notice to end the month to month tenancy that is required in your State (usually 30 days from the start of the next rental period) and then go to court to evict if he doesn't leave. In no case may either of you forcibly remove him or his stuff or change the locks. That would be an illegal eviction.


Title: Officers search my brother-in-law everytime we enter a musical festival after already passing a security check

Question:
I'm at the hangout music fest in Alabama. My brother in law is an African American while we are all white. Upon entering the security searches him and clears him but the police officers surround him and ask him to step aside. My brother asked what was wrong and the officer said "we need to search you again". Upon hearing that I pull out my phone and start recording it. My brother asked if he was being detained, the officer said no but still requested a search. My brother said he had nothing to hide and was refusing the search. The officer replied that he could arrest him from" obstruction of justice". While this is all going on I have a police officer come to me and say I'm not allowed to record. I keep recording and say that it is legal to document and film any actions while in public. He said this festival was a "closed event" due to "the public having to pay". I dont know law well enough to argue, so I sumbitted to the officer and so did my brother. Is what happened legal? And if not, what could we have done differently. We did also get this officers name and badge number. Thanks

Tldr: brother gets pulled to the side after a security check. Stating his rights, the officer said he would arrest him for " obstruction of justice".

Sorry bad grammar.

Answer:
 IANAL

If the officers are there at the behest of the festival, if they have been given authority to act as agents of the festival, they can tell him to leave.  If he does not comply he can be arrested for trespassing. And yes, they can make a search a requirement to stay.

Similarly, they can tell you to stop recording or be ejected.

If they do not tell you to leave and you have broken no laws (and they have no cause/reason to search you otherwise), they cannot violate your rights. They cannot say "submit to a search or be arrested for obstruction" without a legally justified reason for a search, just because you are on private property.

You do not give up your 4th amendment rights when you walk onto private property.Answer #2: Not a lawyer, so I can't answer most of it. Can you clarify how many times this happened, though? From the title it sounds like it happened multiple times, but from the rest of the post it sounds like it only happened once.

From my NAL standpoint, though, it doesn't *sound* like it's illegal. The cop was being an asshole, but being an asshole isn't illegal (sadly). As well, "obstruction of justice" (and similar things) seem to be a kind of a catch-all reason some cops take advantage of to arrest people they deem to be unruly/"possible threats" (to use Internet_Ghost's phrase), so... :/


Title: Could I be shot for wandering onto private property?

Question: So I found a certain place on google maps that I would like to go to, but there is only one road that leads there. About 50ft down it leads to another road with a sign that says "private road no unauthorized vehicles". Does that only apply to entering with a vehicle or does that apply to going through in general? And if you can't go through at all, could I be shot for just wandering onto the property? I live in Arizona.

Answer:
 Could you be shot? Yes. Would it be legal to shoot you? Generally, no. But you could be arrested, it's trespassing (if you're in the US).

It is not legal to shoot a person for setting foot on your property. However it can be justifiable if the person who shoots fears for his/her life, and that fear is reasonable. That may not depend only on your intentions and actions, but also on the circumstances, some of which are outside of your control.

The "place you want to go", is it somewhere inside that property? What is it? If it's a piece of forest or nature, that's likely within private property.


Title: Illegal to resell branded shoes / clothes?

Question:
I want to start my own ecommerce website on my country to resell limited edition clothes and shoes such as Adidas Yeezys, Nikes, etc...
The plan is, I will be buying those items from the brands website and then reselling them for extra profit. There are websites that already do this such as StockX.

My concern is if it would be illegal to do such thing? I live in the EU.

This is a follow up from my previous post on r/entrepreneur: https://www.reddit.com/r/Entrepreneur/comments/a4nffn/is_it_illegal_to_resell_branded_shoes_clothes/

Answer: The thing is, stockx and goat are just middlemen like eBay. Thy don’t sell anything, but they’re a platform for individual sellers Answer #2: It's not illegal to resell any physical thing that you purchase (software and digital good are a bit trickier) provided you didn't sign anything saying you wouldn't resell it.  Answer #3: You should ask on r/eulaw as well


Title: [USA, MI]Possible scam, how to protect myself?

Question:
Okay so this is the United states, specifically Michigan. I received a call about a week ago from a person asking something but it was hard to hear them due to a bad connection, they then said "can you hear me now?" And the call quality got a lot better. I said "yes" and they started to sell me some bullshit life insurance I have no interest in and I ended the call.
Last night I read an article being passed around that this is a new type of scam where they get you to say "yes" then call you back at a later point demanding money for non-payment of item X. They then play the already recorded yes and scare you into paying or they will send it to collections.

Now my question is this, say this happens to me, can I just hang up and ignore them? Can they send a made up amount to collections? How do I go about refuting this claim if it is sent to collections?

I pay my bills on time every month and keep my passwords diverse and don't buy from shady businesses so I would know if I bought something odd. I also have never had anything go to collections ever so I'm unfamiliar with the process and my options regarding this. However I would rather get out in front of this if it does happen rather than coming here with a story of what happened and try to fix it. So Legal Advice, what are your suggested steps for handling this?

Answer:
 > Now my question is this, say this happens to me, can I just hang up and ignore them?

Yes

> Can they send a made up amount to collections?

It's possible they could do that, yes.  It would be fraudulent, but they could try it.

> How do I go about refuting this claim if it is sent to collections?

First you'd send a debt validation letter to whoever attempts to collect the money and dispute it from there.  It's likely it'll fall apart once you do that because they have nothing to support that you owe them money


Title: Texas--How often would a doctor be called for jury duty?

Question:
So, my boyfriend is a grad student at a Texas university, and he has ADD. He went through the rigamarole of getting re-evaluated (he had full physician records from CT but still needed to go through the process). Last year, he was told he couldn't get a refill because the campus doctor was on jury duty around this time of year. This year, he's been told again that the doctor is on jury duty and he can't get his necessary prescription refilled.

We both understand that doctors can be a little lax when it comes to filling prescriptions for mental health problems, specifically at a university, and specifically when they are controlled substances, but it seems a little fishy that a doctor has been called for jury duty twice, around the same time, each year he's been here. It's detrimental to his mental health and productivity at school, but we were wondering how common it is that a doctor or anyone for that matter is called for jury duty twice in two years, and if we should bring this up to the state medical board, or at the very least, the board at his university.
Topic:
Medicine and Malpractice

Answer:
 A doctor can be called the same amount as anyone else.  Probably once a year.

Bring it up to whomever you wish.  But when you need a refill, it's up to the Rx holder to start the process early enough to make sure it can be completed on time.Answer #2: > anyone for that matter is called for jury duty twice in two years

Certainly possible.  It depends on other factors, such as the method that county uses to call jurors and how large the county is.  Also, he could have been called for jury duty with county one time, and a federal jury the next.  Two different jury pools.

It seems odd and might just be an excuse on his part, but it is possible.


Title: Police told me to turn myself in

Question:
(NH)
The police called me late last night saying that on Monday there will be a warrant for my arrest and that I should turn myself in. What if I don't? They obviously know where I live and I doubt they'd hesitate to come here but is there any chance they're bluffing?

I'm being serious, please help. What can I provide for proof? I don't know what to do.

Is there any chance they're lying and they just want me to turn myself in? I'm 19, I wouldn't be surprised if they tried to take advantage of me.

Answer: That sounds like a prank call. Police would not *warn* you that they are going to come arrest you and give you time to flee. They would just show up Monday.


Title: Northern IL: A police officer stopped me to question me while I was on a walk today.

Question:
She asked my name and address, I only gave her my first name. She then asked for my ID and I said no. She told me she would arrest me for obstructing an investigation because she was searching for someone and I fit the description. In the end all I gave her was my first name and I lied about which road I live on and she just drove away like a grouch but here's my question:
If an officer is searching for someone and you match the description, are you required to show ID if you're in a public area like I was? Does it matter if the person they're searching for is wanted for theft/murder/suicide or are all these situations the same?

Thank you very much in advance.
Topic:
Constitution

Answer:
 You live in a "Stop and Identify" state, so yes, as long as the officer can elucidate (to a court, after the fact) that he or she "reasonably inferred" that you did, were, or were about to commit a felony, he or she can stop you for a reasonable amount of time and confirm your name and address. [Here's the language](http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?DocName=072500050HArt.+107&ActID=1966&ChapAct=725%26nbsp%3BILCS%26nbsp%3B5%2F&ChapterID=54&ChapterName=CRIMINAL+PROCEDURE&SectionID=30017&SeqStart=8300000&SeqEnd=10000000&ActName=Code+of+Criminal+Procedure+of+1963.):

>(725 ILCS 5/107-14) (from Ch. 38, par. 107-14)

>Sec. 107-14. Temporary questioning without arrest. A peace officer, after having identified himself as a peace officer, may stop any person in a public place for a reasonable period of time when the officer reasonably infers from the circumstances that the person is committing, is about to commit or has committed an offense as defined in Section 102-15 of this Code, and may demand the name and address of the person and an explanation of his actions. Such detention and temporary questioning will be conducted in the vicinity of where the person was stopped.

Attempts at sidewalk lawyering are ill-advised. Failure to cooperate simply empowers the officer to detain you longer, if not outright arrest you, and lying to the officer exposes you to (additional) criminal liability. If an officer detains or arrests you inappropriately, the time to argue the facts and legalities are later, in court, once your lawyer has all the details, not on the street. Officers aren't required to prove their "reasonable inference" to you at the time of the questioning as, again, "reasonableness" is a matter of law determined by the people in the court and through case law.


Title: Parking for [Business Customers only], is there a time limit for enforcement?

Question:
A buddy of mine has a good way to get cheap parking near a downtown stadium on game days. There's a McDonald's nearby, with the usual "Parking for McDonald's customers only. Violators towed at owner's expense." signs. He buys a couple things off the $1 menu, tosses the receipt on his dash, and enjoys the game while scarfing a couple McChickens on the walk. Comes back to his car at the end of the game. Parking in the area is going to run $10+ in a garage or other lot. He parks at McDonald's for $2-3.

I've checked out other signs and have never seen a time limit imposed such as, "receipt from past 24 hrs required" or something similar.

Would it be possible to dispute a tow with a receipt from, say, last week?

Answer:
 I think a reasonable interpretation of "parking for customers only" would be something like *Parking is for customers who are conducting business at this location as their primary purpose for the majority of time they are parked, or enjoying the fruits of their immediate transaction* meaning "you can park here while buying food, or while eating it".

I bet someday soon he's gonna get towed if anyone ever feels like enforcing this and looking closely enough at what he's doing.Answer #2: he is not a customer of mcdonalds if he is not in mcdonalds buying or eating food.


Title: [IA] Elderly neighbor continues to harass my family, believes that I vandalize his stuff.

Question:
My wife and I moved in to our house just over 2 1/2 years ago. For the for the first 1 1/2 years we had little to no contact with one of our neighbors, who is elderly (~ 80), until one day last January, he came up to me while I was working in my yard, and started yelling at me. The little contact I had had with my neighbor before this was him telling me that he liked my dog, and it was a pleasant conversation. While yelling at me, he asked me "Do you have keys to this house?", pointing to his own house. Extremely confused as to what was going on, I told him "No". He then said, "I know you've been breaking into my house and messing with my stuff. I know you've been messing with my cars." I was still confused, the only time I had ever been close to this man's house, was to retrieve a tennis ball that had accidentally bounced over my fence, while playing fetch with my dog. My neighbor continued to berate me, swinging his cane in my face. It started to click in my head, that this man is crazy. I quickly finished what I was working on, and went in to my house.

Unfortunately, this was what has turned out to be the first of many negative interactions with my neighbor. A couple of weeks after the first encounter, my wife gave birth to our son. We had slightly extended stay with him in the hospital, so I took advantage one evening to run home and take a shower. While leaving my house to head back to the hospital, my neighbor pulls his massive work truck behind my car, so I cannot exit my garage. He gets out of his truck and comes into my garage and starts yelling at me again. Having slept minimally the previous couple nights, it didn't even cross my mind to record him trespassing or call the police, I just wanted to get back to my baby. So after 15 minutes him accusing me, and me trying to get it through this mans head that I had never done anything to him, he finally leaves, and I am able to exit my garage.

The third instance with my neighbor was in early March. My wife was on maternity leave and I had just gotten home from work, when I heard pounding on my windows. My neighbor was outside using his cane to hit all my windows, and was yelling at me to come outside. This time, I turned my camera on before going to talk to him. He spent about 10 minutes accusing me of similar things, saying that I was breaking into his house, messing with his TV and messing with his vehicles. I again defended myself, saying that I had never done anything to him. Meanwhile, my wife was calling the police. The interaction ended before the police arrived, but I showed the cop the video of my neighbor yelling at me, and told him about my neighbor pounding on my windows. The police officer told me that he would go talk to my neighbor, but it sounded like dementia, and that there wasn't much that he could do.

From March until the fall, there was no contact with my neighbor. Throughout the summer, I would only do yard work while I knew my neighbor was gone, because I was tired of getting harassed for doing nothing. I have 2 dogs, and since this has all started I won't let them be outside in my yard except for brief supervised stints, because I am afraid my neighbor will try and do something to them.

Like I said earlier, there was no interaction until the fall, but in the last couple of months we have had an increasing number of incidents. One day while I was working in my yard, I notice that one of my small basement windows had been broken out. You could clearly tell that no one had tried to get into my basement, 1 because the window is too small, and 2 because there was glass still in the pane. I investigated my basement and saw that a brick had been thrown through the window. I called the police, and told them my suspicions, and while I knew that I didn't have any evidence, I explained the history between my neighbor and I. A week after that, my neighbor starts pounding on the side of my house. I told my wife to call the police, and I went outside with my camera. Again my neighbor yelled similar accusations at me. This time I just stayed silent, because I know there is no reasoning with this man. My neighbor swings his cane and hits me in the head. This time the police arrive during the interaction, and they see my neighbor striking me with his cane. The officer asked my neighbor what was going on, and my neighbor listed his accusations, that I was breaking into his house, messing with his vehicles. The police officer tried to appease my neighbor by telling him to go and wait inside while he "warned me". I explained everything that had happened in the last year to the officer, and he sort of shrugged and mumbled "Alzheimers". He then told me to go into my house while he spoke with my neighbor.
I was thinking to myself, finally this time something will come of this, because I had it all on video and the cop saw my neighbor hitting me with his cane. I was wrong. The cops left about 10 minutes later without following up with me. When I contacted the station the following week, they told me that family was being contacted. Since then we have had to call the police two more times for my neighbor pounding on my house. During the last interaction, one of the responding officers was the same one that had responded earlier in the year, in March. He "trespassed" my neighbor, meaning that if he came on to my property again or admitted to coming on to my property again, he would be arrested.

About an hour again, there was a police officer at my door. Saying that my neighbor had called and reported that we were wiretapping his phones and messing with the volume on his TV. Again, we explained the situation, and the police officer seemed to understand what was going on.

I just don't know what to do. My neighbor is estranged from his family, so there is no one we can contact about this. We have talked about setting up a security camera so that we can monitor and potentially have evidence. We have called the mental health liaison for the police department and for the city. One of them told us that because my neighbor still runs his own business, no judge would do anything. The other one said that he had previously tried to visit my neighbor several times, but my neighbor would never come to the door.
My wife and I are at our wits end, because no matter who we seem to contact, nothing comes of it and we go through the same thing again and again. We have thought about moving, because we don't know what else to do.
Is there anything legally we can do? Even if my neighbor was arrested, would he just be released and then back to his house right away for this to all start again?

Answer:
 Step 1. Cameras. A good system can be accessed remotely and does not store locally but to a server in your home or to the cloud.

Step 2. Document everything. Any interactions, strange occurrences you have proof of, interactions with police, all of it. If you have suspicions of other occurrences being the neighbors fault with no evidence, document them separately and keep watch when you have evidence for similar happenings.

Step 3. Contact the Iowa Department on Ageing. They are in charge of Adult Protection and other similar services, if the mental faculties of your neighbor are truly declining, and no family is available to help they would be the ones who can step in.

The obvious unstated step here is to contact a local lawyer who has more in depth knowledge of state laws regarding any of your issues regarding this individual.

Additionally, I would stop directly interacting with this individual when they start banging or causing a ruckus I would begin recording in case of any damages and call the police. While interacting may seem to be the "Adult" thing to do this has branched far beyond that and avoiding contact seems to be your best option.


Title: Signed a two year lease with an addendum stating that I would pay an extra cost each month if the landlord would tear down the wall paper and repaint the walls. The landlord only painted over the wallpaper. Can I get a refund for him not tearing down the wallpaper?

Question: In Colorado.

Answer: Did you just move in or have you lived there for 2 years? Answer #2: Not legal advice, but you certainly can take comfort in the fact he made eventually removing the wallpaper much much harder.


Title: Baby's momma recently got married to a military guy. Should I be worried?

Question:
So a little back story. Was with my son's mom for about two years, not married. We split up a little over a year ago. Recently we have started the court process for parenting time, cold support etc. We have our mediation this week which is the first time we will be sitting dow n to try to reach an agreement.
Anyways she just got engaged and married within the week to a guy in the military. She has threatened many times before that she would take our son away when she marries him. So I'm a little worried as to exactly what rights I have. Is she just allowed to take him? Do I have no say? Should I just try to go for full custody and why would she just automatically get him if she decided to move? Why couldn't he just stay here in Arizona? I appreciate any help at all. Thank you very much.

Answer:
 Since you are in the process of getting custody, likely no, she cannot leave the state without the courts permission. You need to let them know your concerns and make sure your court order specifies that she cannot leave the state or move x miles away without court or your permission.

You have a good case for full custody IMO because military means moving often (generally speaking) which would be detrimental to your relationship with the child. You really should hire at attorney if you want to try and get full/primary custody though.


Title: Sister Brutally Beat With Brass Knuckles

Question:
My sister was dating this guy who has a kid with what was suppose to be his ex-girlfriend. Apparently he was seeing them both at the same time and the ex-girlfriend found out. The guy then set my sister up and had her come over while the Ex was hiding in the house. She attacked my sister with brass knuckles beating her very badly, while the guy watched but eventually stopped it after she lost consciousness. They then stole her phone and left.

My sister ended up dragging herself over to the neighbors to call the cops. The cop came and tried to get a report but my sister was to out of it. He said she had 24 hours to file charges. She went in the next day and reported to the chief of police who told her that they would not be filing charges because she is only doing this as retaliation and said she needs to pick a different crowd. It took 4 days of complaining for them to issue a warrant for her arrest but says the guy wont be charged with anything because we only had 24 hours to file charges. Over this 4 day period this girl regularly sent my sister messages on Facebook threatening her if she presses charges, called her multiple times and kept sending crazy face emojis. Even had her friends send messages as well. The girl is not being charged with using brass knuckles or stealing her phone. It is very clear she used brass knuckles with the severity of her gashes and bruises.  She was arrested last night and bailed out today. My sister is scared to the death and don't know what to do. The cop just says file a restraining order and avoid her. The sheriff will not contact us back, only the town cop.

A little about my hometown and surrounding area. The town itself is roughly 1200 people and 2 cops. All the towns close by are similar in size and there's a group of  deputy sheriffs that patrol the county. The crime rate is low and the towns are very clicky if that makes sense. Like 5 last names try to rule everything. The sheriff in charge being one and seems like he talked down to my sister when she tried to report the first time. I'm currently at college doing finals and have not been able to help much but I am done Friday and would just like advice on what to do when I get home. I think both the girl and guy should be charged, especially since they both are already on probation for selling drugs.

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Sorry if this is poorly written, had to hurry through. Got a final at 3:10.

Answer:
 If the town cops aren't handling this appropriately, get the state police involved. The statute of limitations on violent assault causing bodily harm is measurable in _years_, not in days.

I'll also second the advice to get a restraining order, and to cut these people out of her life as entirely as is possible.


Title: Discriminated at work

Question:
[MI]  I am a single 53 year old father of 2 daughters and I suffer from anxiety and depression.  I have been treated for anxiety and depression for about 30 years.  I recently was diagnosed with prostate cancer and had a radical prostatectomy in March 2017 where I was off work for 6 weeks.

I also had Chondrosarcoma about 10 years ago and was treated for this cancer.  Had a Discectomy about 15 years ago and the beginning of 2017 they found a herniated disc in my neck.

I work for a local hospital and financially they are hurting and will probably be sold.  Recently there was talk of every department having to cut a percentage of their workforce to save money.

November 21st we had a department meeting and our manager said that he cut costs on advertising and that we should not have to cut employees hours.  Two days after that my boss called me into his office and said that he needed to cut my hours.  I was shocked and said ok.  I left that meeting and started to think of the situation and was not happy about having my hours reduced.  I emailed my boss and expressed my feelings and he asked if we could meet the following day.

I asked why my hours were cut and he said because of the too many days I was sick.  He felt I took too many days off.  He proceeded to read my email’s that I sent when I was sick.  He said that’s it’s just business and when an employee is not producing, they have to go.  I reminded him that I just had prostate cancer surgery and I’m struggling with depression.

I also brought in all my medical bills and RX bills to show him what I have been through.  He said, “Dude, look at you…you’re a mess, and whatever you’re doing isn’t working.”  He also said “I have to put on my big boy pants when I have to do difficult tasks.”  He said that he hasn’t had cancer or depression so he can’t relate.  He also said that someday I will look back on this and thank him.  He felt that since I missed many days of work that he was helping me by cutting my hours.

I have never felt so discriminated against in my life.  I left the meeting feeling so bad about myself because of the things my Boss said to me.

A couple days later I had a meeting with HR and my Boss and we discussed everything that was said to me by my Boss.  He admitted to everything he said and HR said that it’s something they wouldn’t have said but didn’t feel I was being discriminated against.  I asked for additional hours in another department and they said no.  I asked if we can cut marketing merchandise to save my hours….they said no.  They said the decision has already been made.

I could have handled my hours cut if I was just told that my hours were cut, but the more my Boss spoke, the more offensive and discriminatory he became.

Finally, the days I took off I had accrued and had every right to take those days off.  I have never had a bad review or was never told I was taking too many days…..never even had a warning.  Do I have any legal rights in this situation?

Age: 53
Location: Michigan
Sex: Male
Status: Divorced with 2 daughters
Conditions: Chondrosarcoma on rib, Prostate Cancer, Herniated disc Discectomy, lower back, Herniated disc in neck, anxiety, depression and ADHD. Currently taking 6 different medications.

Answer: What exactly are you claiming you're being discriminated against for? Sounds like you missed a bunch of work so it's only natural you would be the one to lose hours.


Title: Entering police academy soon, received speeding ticket last night.

Question:
I got accepted to police academy in a large city in the Midwest and am expected to start in October.

Last night, I was busted going 45 on a 30 on a city street. I had no excuses, the road was clear, not a single car ahead of me for probably the next 1000ft.

What are the chances that I'll get kicked out of academy for this? Will it be worth it to hire a lawyer to appeal if I do get kicked out? Thanks all.

[IL]

Answer:
 Call them and tell them.

If they have to hear it, let them hear it from you.

You are FAR more likely to get kicked out for not disclosing or hiding it than you are for speeding.

Three guys in my academy class got speeding tickets WHILE in the academy.  They got in trouble, had to write essays and stuff, but weren't kicked out.


Title: My apartment was recently broken into, could this be enough for me to break the lease?

Question: [deleted]

Answer: No. Your landlord had no control over what happened and did nothing wrong. You can ask but they have no legal obligation to let you out.


Title: [Los Angeles, CA] I live next to the freeway and they've started jackhammering on it every night at 2am. What can I do?

Question: So it's basically in the title. This is the second night in a row that the road crew working on the freeway near my house have begun jackhammering at about 2am. Can I complain to CalDOT? Please help! I need my sleep!

Answer:
 You can complain, but nothing will happen.  Invest in some good earplugs Answer #2: Dot isn’t going to stop an entire highway construction project over a few people loosing some sleep.  You live next to a major highway. They certainly can’t shut it down and repair it during normal operating hours.

Earplugs are your best option here. Answer #3: I'm a general contractor, every jurisdiction has specific hours you are allowed to be working....I would assume that these guys aren't arbitrarily disregarding any ordinance which would mean you will have to just deal with the noise.  Typically everyone involved wants highway work completed as fast as possible to minimize the impact on traffic during the day.....


Title: My father's house is being foreclosed on and a group contacted my father offering to buy the house to flip it. My father is currently afraid they might scam him so he wants to back out of the deal. What should I be aware of so as not to be scammed, and making sure everything's done correctly?

Question:
Brief warning, I'm very tired while writing this as I can't sleep due to the stress this is causing, so forgive me if this isn't the cleanest of posts.

We're currently at the stage in dealing with the this group, for lack of a better term we'll call them the house flippers, where we've basically agreed on the terms, those being: The house flippers pay the back taxes and allow my father one to two months to move out, as well as potentially help him with that process (not sure on this detail). They temporarily (indefinite) pay for my father's storage unit while he's moving out. They then also begin paying for my father's rent wherever he goes for six months to a year. For his children and wife, we each get an equal lump sum.

For context on why my father is starting to distrust them, I have to go into a little detail about the situation leading up to now. Basically the auction for the house was set to happen on a certain date and the house flippers, as well as my dad, were trying to arrange it so that the agreement would be signed and approved by the town property lawyer before the auction went through. What we were told is if the auction happened and someone bid on the house, that would complicate the costs and things would need to be renegotiated. This part was a little hard for me to understand so forgive me if this doesn't make much sense, however what my father was told is that a 1% or so of what the winning bidder bid on the house would be added monthly to the amount that would have to be paid to buy the house back (raising the cost for the house flippers).

As it happened, they weren't able to arrange anything until the early morning on auction day. They met with my father, he signed a document that had little detail about the terms if the sale (that my father, who is a lawyer, said was okay because they could fill more in later when they finalized the terms). Apparently, though, when the house flippers took the paperwork my father signed to the town lawyer, they had already missed him and he was at the auction, so they weren't able to meet with him in time. They are now in the process of regrouping as a result.

Now, there are three main reason why he now distrusts them:

>A. My father asked the house flippers if he could get a reverse mortgage on his house through them, but they said the loan amount would be determined based on a calculation on my father's life expectancy and that they couldn't do that. However, when my father contacted the town property lawyer, the lawyer said that wasn't true at all.

My father is elderly so I'm of the suspicion that there was a misunderstanding somewhere, and he either misunderstood what the house flippers said, or didn't explain it well to the town lawyer.

[I also found this which seems to support what the house flippers stated.](https://www.mortgagevox.com/reverse/factoring-in-your-age.html)

>B. Again, when my father contacted the town property lawyer, he said that what the house flippers stated, about a percentage being added each month, was untrue.

Again, this could just be some kind of misunderstanding somewhere?

>C. The town property lawyer also said he'd had no contact with this house flipper group at all about this deal.

I'm not sure if they would have yet, would they? I need to sort out this detail with my father when he's lucid.

What do you guys think? What should I do? I can contact this house flipper group, should I call and ask questions? If so, what should I ask?

Thank you for reading this all, and thank you especially if you offer me advice. It is so very much appreciated.

Answer:
 Your dad's an attorney, it's going to be very hard to give you advice on how to back out of an agreement no one here has seen and that he's reviewed.

A. Isn't shady - these are investors. They can set their own terms for whatever investment they are making. If he asked me for a reverse mortgage and the thing worked out to a 20% annual return for me, I would say *no, I can't do that* because I'm not in that business. Your dad was free to shop around for options.

B. They can add whatever they want to deal with hassles.

C. They didn't have a signed contract or power of attorney (from your description), why would they approach an attorney.

What do you mean that you'll talk to your father *when he's lucid*? Does he have a diagnosed mental impairment?


Title: 5th degree felony possession in different state.

Question:
Hi I'm a young adult from Washington state, everett to be exact.
I road tripped to Ohio in my van to total 5k miles round trip for a concert, but I was stopped and searched in minessota and Chicago, the stop in Minnesota yielded about 40 grams of pot and under 2 grams of marijuana wax extract from Washington. The reason for the stop was speeding 8 MpH over in a 55 zone, the reason for search was the officer smelling marijuana from my unsealed weed bag *sigh*
So to make a long story short, I'm a poor 22 year old who barely got my vehicle back home. How do I handle this situation when I cannot finance any mobility to get to my court case on Jan 3rd in Minnesota? Public defender says I'll get house arrest 2 years probation and we would work on transferring house arrest to Washington after case, I have many people telling me, don't show you can go back in 7 years with a lawyer and it won't affect you in Washington, but I'm scared and don't wanna do the wrong thing.
My question is should I do the right thing, show up at any cost to try and deal with this and put it behind me or, wait it out since I will never deal with that state again? I'm just worried about background checks and stuff. I understand I put myself in this situation, but I am already in debt hardcore so should I dig a deeper debt just to deal with everything?
I wanna know if a minessota criminal history will affect anything in Washington.
After being searched and thrown in jail for having a plant extract we were headed through Chicago and got pulled over and let off with a warning, for excessive use of the left lane, he made us get out in the freezing temps after I told him we just got searched yesterday in minessota, didn't ask for any permission, fucker found nothing.

Answer:
 This isn't the 1830s where you can just light out for the territories and grow a moustache after stirring up trouble.

When you fail to appear in court, a warrant will be issued for your arrest. That warrant will be sent to the FBI and entered into a national database. For the rest of your life, every time you have contact with a police officer anywhere in the country, they will check your name against the database to see if you have any outstanding warrant from other states.

They do this because under Article IV, § 2 of the the US constitution,

> A person charged in any state with treason, felony, or other crime, who shall flee from justice, and be found in another state, shall on demand of the executive authority of the state from which he fled, be delivered up, to be removed to the state having jurisdiction of the crime.

So if Minnesota wants you back, then you're going back: your local police will arrest you and hold you in jail until the police in Minnesota come to get you.  Answer #2:
>My question is should I do the right thing, show up at any cost to try and deal with this and put it behind me or, wait it out since I will never deal with that state again?

More than back ground checks. Like, warrants and shit. Ignoring it makes it worse, not go away.

But yes, it will show up on background checks that you have a felony warrant for your arrest


Title: [California]Parents have owned a store for over 25 years. Being evicted due to non-agreement on a new contract for rent renewal.

Question:
So my parents have owned a clothing alternation store for the past 25 years in the same commercial plaza. About 3 years ago, the plaza was bought out by a new owner.

Recently, the contract for our rent was up for renewal, and my father did not agree on the new price because the new contractor wanted a 10% increase in rent. They were not able to come to terms. Basically, the contractor said if we don't agree to the 10% increase, we would be kicked out by the end of November. My question is where do we legally stand in this situation, are they allowed to kick us out at the end of the month without a significant amount of time for us to prepare to re-think options, such as agree to the deal or move to a new place? We were not given a significant amount of time prior to prepare to move out, simply they're kicking us out immediately.

My father pretty much has to decide the next week, and we think it's unacceptable that there's no notice prior. Is there a law which states we can continue to stay there for a couple more months while continuing to pay the previous agreed monthly rent?

Thank you.

Answer:
 >are they allowed to kick us out at the end of the month without a significant amount of time for us to prepare to re-think options, such as agree to the deal or move to a new place?

Sounds like they provided you 30-day notice that the lease was expiring.  That's all they have to do -- that is, in fact, the purpose of a lease.  On the first of December they could file for an eviction.

> a significant amount of time for us to prepare to re-think options

That should have started whenever you felt it would be necessary to think it out, before lease termination.  You're only protected during the term of your lease, once it expires (especially in commercial tenancy) you really don't have any protections.

>We were not given a significant amount of time prior to prepare to move out

You have/had "30 days".

> Is there a law which states we can continue to stay there for a couple more months while continuing to pay the previous agreed monthly rent?

There is not.  The closest you get is if you holdover, and continue to pay rent -- and the LL chooses to accept the rent, then that could constitute an ongoing agreement.  But you don't want to risk that, only to find in early December the locks are changed pursuant to a court order and you've been evicted (which other landlords will absolutely care about when considering renting to the business).

Answer #2: When did/does the lease expire, and exactly when was this notice given?


Title: Estate to be divided equally however all beneficiaries agree to sell real estate to beneficiary who is destitute at 50% discount

Question:
Not sure this is allowable by probate law...Posting here for my wife who's father died a few days ago and is the executrix of his estate in PA. It's a fairly simple estate...one brokerage account, a house, no debt and negligible personal assets.

There are several children and the will instructed the assets to be divided equally among his children. My wife's sister has been living in her dad's house taking care of her dad for several years..her dad was an invalid. The sister is unemployable, on SS disability with an extremely poor credit record.

The children/beneficiaries all agree that it would be best for all if the sister could somehow obtain possession of the house..the alternative would most likely become a homeless situation.

Do all real estate sales have to be approved by the probate court and would a PA probate judge allow the house to be sold at a discount, which is essentially a gift, to the destitute sister if all the other beneficiaries sign off on it?

The other issue is that the sister would use her share from the brokerage account to pay for the house..Will the probate judge allow the proceeds from the brokerage account to be distributed before the real estate sale or does everything get distributed simultaneously after everything is settled?

Answer:
 I can't really guess what the probate judge will allow as far as a sale of the property goes, but consider presenting it another way.

All parties other than the sibling agree to disclaim their interest in the house, leaving the sister the only party with interest in the house. The sister then disclaims interest in the brokerage account, leaving it to be split between the rest of the beneficiaries.

That way everything transfers as part of probate, and there is no sale of property.Answer #2: Yes look into a special needs trust. It would not effect any benefits she is getting. Also how will she pay the property taxes? If she is on ssi she can't have more than 2000 in the bank. A special needs trust would solve that.


Title: Facebook slander?

Question:
Guy posted a meme last night about kid being killed by alligator. Lots of heated comments. I'm all for offensive memes but this was a little to far. Someone called his job today and told his boss. Now he is threatening to put a restraining order & file civil lawsuits and he screenshot something that had my pic and another ladies. The ladies comment was something along the lines of "I sent this out to a couple of places".
Can he file an order on me based on me saying he's a loser & piece of shit? I didn't threaten him or call his job. I did report the photo, but that's not illegal. He blocked a whole bunch of us. A cop even came on the thread and outed him for being heartless and that's why he goes to parenting classes. Etc. He threatened her job. There was people even looking his record up & putting that out there.

Edited cause I sent it to early & didn't put all the info in.

Answer: It's not slander if the statement is truthful.  It sounds as if they called his boss and said "This guy posted a picture making fun of a dead kid" which is absolutely true.


Title: Drunken brawl- Simple assault

Question: Good afternoon. Friend and myself got drunk and into a fight where he called the cops as I was shouting and bangging on the apartment door of the friends house he was crashing at. I proceeded to pound on the door to try and wake the owner of said apartment to attempt to get an uber seeing as how I was in another city and wanted to get home. We had been drinking all night and it was nearly 4 in the morning. I threatened my friend as friend tend to do. After getting into the apartment and arguing with my friend and shoved him. He tried choking me out when my back was turned to him when I went to wake our mutual friend and after measuring my options of what to do and how to get this off me. I managed to get his arm from around my throat but couldn't break his grip. Instead of using my larger mass and any near by hard surfaces and breaking other things in the house I decided to bit his forearm. I didn' not draw blood but it was neough to make him stop and get him off me. Our mutual friend managed to get between us at that point and thats when the police arrived. He had been on the emergency call while I was yelling at him through the door. The cops after talking with us and asking him if he wished to press charges and replied no, the officers told me I was free to go. I left the apartment around 4:30 or 5 am and walked nearly a quarter or half mile to the train station to wait for the trains to start running again. When I came within eye sight of the station the same two officers who had escorted me out of the building rode up on me in their cruiser and got out. They proceeded to explain to me my friend had in the end decided to press charges. My charge currently has been downgraded from aggravated assault to simple assault in the municipal court where the event happened. I live in the adjacent town and this "friend" lives more than an hour away by car. I am trying to understand the ramifications, court costs, and long term issues this may cause. I have a prior for agg assault that I was convicted off 8 years ago, served my time and have been incident free for the last 4 years. Aside from the prior and this incident I have no other convictions, tickets, or complaints. If anyone can give me a ballpark idea, worst and best case scenarios. Thank you again for taking your time and responding.

Answer: You didn't even provide a location. You tried to break into somebody's home and assaulted them.  You need an attorney and immediate help for you substance abuse problem.


Title: Wife took our kids and married another man in another state. [States are NM & MS]

Question:
(For the snoopers: Writing and formatting for my brother who is not on Reddit.)

Hi, /r/legaladvice, thanks in advance.

In a nutshell, my wife of ten years left me to marry my battle buddy. She and I lived in NM with our two children, and she's remarried him in Mississippi.

Problem is, we don't have our divorce finalized in New Mexico. What defenses should I be marshaling now? I'm broke as a joke and don't know what to do about this, but I won't see my children until June because she has them and I have not pursued this.

Thanks in advance, Reddit.

Answer:
 If the divorce isn't final and they have already gotten married, then both of them have committed bigamy. Also, if the move was recent, then the kids are still residents of your state for terms of the divorce, and that means you can still get a court order to yank them back.

To report your ex-battle buddy for bigamy, [you can report it here](https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/legal/other-legal-issues/how-do-i-report-a-crime-on-the-installation?inheritRedirect=true).

You can look for legal aid options here: [https://www.justia.com/lawyers/new-mexico](https://www.justia.com/lawyers/new-mexico/legal-aid-and-pro-bono-services)[/legal-aid-and-pro-bono-services](https://www.justia.com/lawyers/new-mexico/legal-aid-and-pro-bono-services)

The New Mexico Court [Self Help Guide](https://www.nmcourts.gov/Self-Help/self-help-guide.aspx) might also help you, if you end up unable to get legal aid.

Also, you can talk to local lawyers and see if you can go for Limited Scope Representation (LSR), where they will handle only part of the divorce, for a lower price point. Choose this option if you absolutely can't get a lawyer who will take payment plans.Answer #2: Is the wife in the military? If so, this seems like a slam-dunk [bigamy](https://www.bileckilawgroup.com/court-martial-defense/articles-of-the-ucmj/article-134-offenses/bigamy/) case.

Mississippi also appears to have harsh penalties for [bigamy](https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/2013/title-97/chapter-29/in-general/section-97-29-13/) .

One marriage at a time, folks.

Answer #3: Go to your JAG representative if youre still in, that's bigamy and highly illegal in the USAnswer #4: When did she leave?  This is important.


Title: Colorado won't acknowledge Indian Status.

Question:
Hello Reddit,

I was born in Michigan and have an SSN/American birth certificate. But, when I was younger my mother moved myself and my brothers to Canada, under the Jay Treaty of 1794. I always had the ability to cross the border freely, between Michigan and Canada.

But, recently I moved in with my fiance who lives in Colorado. I am having an extremely difficult time trying to prove my citizenship and residency. Because of the DMV/Passport agency refusal to acknowledge my rights as a Native American/US Citizen, I am unable to obtain any form of state ID. I was eligible and have medicaid and our daughter was recognized as an US citizen even though she was born abroad in Canada.

Every time I bring up the fact that I am Native American, the DMV employees are usually extremely clueless and same for the passport agency employees. I was wondering what I need to do in order to prove my citizenship and my rights to stay in America.

Thank you.

Answer:
 /r/IndianCountry founder and mod here. This issue arises throughout the country and typically takes the form of a local conflict at the state level, but the passport imputes Federal issues as well.

> Because of the DMV/Passport agency refusal to acknowledge my rights as a Native American/US Citizen, I am unable to obtain any form of state ID.

From this, I infer that your Passport is expired. [The CO DMV doesn't appear to list Tribal ID as an acceptable form of identification.](http://www.dmv.org/co-colorado/id-cards.php) That's an issue you should follow-up on with the State Department.

Your Colorado ID is a related, albeit separate issue. [The information at this website](http://www.coloradoidproject.org/RTF1.cfm?pagename=Frequently%20Asked%20Questions), pursuant to [HB 1023](http://www.leg.state.co.us/clics2006b/csl.nsf/fsbillcont3/36D7026300C10B13872571A40059E05F?Open&file=1023_enr.pdf), states that Tribal ID and a supporting affidavit are sufficient to secure a Colorado ID with which to enjoy state benefits.

**The TLDR of it is you need to go higher up in the DMV to reach someone who knows what they're talking about as to Tribal IDs.**

If you get this cleared-up, it can be a good foundation for getting what you need for your passport.

In the meantime, feel free to ask at /r/IndianCountry if someone's had similar issues.


Title: [NJ] friend wants a pardon from governor for a drug felony charge; tips on what to write?

Question:
I've read online it's almost impossible to get a pardon.

One of my friends - her boyfriend has a drug charge from when he was 19 (I think he's 35+ now?)... He's seeking a pardon from the NJ governor. I'm in the legal field as an assistant but I have zip idea on how to write a pardon letter as the firm I work for handles traffic and criminal matters (but we don't do that pardon stuff -- just simple expungements).

Any tips and pointers would be helpful.

Answer: Focus your effort on something else.  Christie has pardoned something like 3 people in total, all of which were tied to gun laws.


Title: Receiced 5 Day Eviction Notice for a party that want thrown by us. Turns into 2 day eviction notice when the office is closed for Christmas.

Question:
I just received an eviction notice and cannot call back to complain until I have two days left to evict the premises. My roommates are also home for the holidays. We believe it was our neighbors across the hall who frequently have parties. This is a 6 unit apartment owned by a large company who has many apartments in my city. We have never received a complaint before and have always been quiet.

>This notice terminates your tenancy and requires you to remove from the above
referenced premises described in this notice on or before five (5) days after
service, **unless action is taken to remedy the following situation**:

>>1. Noise – Loud music, shouting and disruptions coming from the balcony.
Loud partying, beer being spilled off of balcony, overall disruption and
disturbance of the property.
If you need further clarification, please refer to the section in your lease listed
below regarding noise and disturbances and use restrictions.

>>2.2) No noise or disturbance allowed. Lessee, Lessee's occupants, guests,
and invitees shall not become intoxicated, disorderly, or create or permit
any unnecessary or unreasonable noise in or about the premises or the
building of which the premises are a part, including, and not by way of
limitation, the operation of a radio, television set, stereo or other audio
device, playing a musical instrument, or singing to the extent other tenants
make a complaint. Lessee(s) are not to interfere with their neighbor's right
to quiet and peaceful enjoyment of their dwelling.

I believe this is just a threat when it says "**unless action is taken to remedy the following situation**". However it does piss me off that if this were to be real, we won't be able to find out until Wednesday the 26th with only 2 days to move out. Is this legal?

Answer: In legal proceedings, when the last day of a period falls on a legal holiday, the deadline is advanced automatically to the next non-holiday weekday.Answer #2: Just to clarify, the "5 days" is the time until they start the eviction process in court.  They can't change the locks and throw your stuff out at the end of the 5 days.


Title: Refund possible for rental venue that is a shitshow 2 weeks before event? no notice/communication

Question:
Throwaway of course.. Rented a venue for a wedding coming up at the end of late April in Kentucky. We show up at the venue to pay our remaining balance due earlier this week, and the entire lawn is a bowl of mud. The lawn, each and every time we have visited the property, has been fine. It is also the area we are using for our wedding ceremony.

They had chosen to cut down two large ash trees that framed the property for wedding ceremony on 4/10/17. The trees were damaged by ash borers and had to come down, and then damaged the lawn. Yes, of course I get it. It's out of their control. However, we were not notified of any of the changes/circumstances prior to our arrival on Wednesday. (4/13/17)

The lawn is 50% of the venue, and the only reason we chose it. The contract clearly states "if any damage is done to the property by fire or a unforeseen circumstance, and in venues opinion, makes the property impossible or impractical to use, renter will receive security deposit and any monies paid"
We can still use the inside of the venue, but since 50% of the venue is unusable, we weren't notified of any recent happenings in order to somehow remedy the situation for ourselves (i.e. Decor, other ceremony plans)

Are we entitled to a 50% refund? It doesn't help that the owner is the worst business owner I've ever worked with.

 ALSO should I audio record any further meetings with him regarding the situation?

They stated they were putting grass seed down (yeah right-in 2 weeks?) and I demanded sod.

Do I demand a 50% refund now or gather all my shit for small claims court?

Answer:
 You can ask for whatever you want.  You can't sue for breach until there *is* a breach - they don't owe you a venue for two weeks, so unless your contract says it has to be good by this week, you need to see what happens.

You can always negotiate an out or a change, if both parties agree.


Title: GF works as a shift manager for a local pizza restaurant and only found out last night that the boss forgot to do payroll and will be handwritting checks for every employee today. (NC)

Question: He says that he's been so caught up with other things he forgot all about it. She's only been there about 2 months and really can't gauge if this seems like normal behavior. He didnt bother calling employees to give aheads up their direct deposits will not be there today.  I personally feel like this is too big if a red flag and she should immediately turn in a resignation notice. She is not on the same page and doesn't seem to think it's that big of a deal since she will be getting her money today regardless. I'm just wondering what this really entails on the legal side considering he can't exactly calculate taxes and social security for each and every paid employee, let alone provide pay stubs to ensure everyone they are being paid properly.

Answer:
 > can't exactly calculate taxes and social security for each and every paid employee

Yes you can. You don't have a legal issue until you either aren't paid or your pay check isn't correct.


Title: While eating at a restaurant outside, a man attempts to kick my friends' sister's dog, but the dog bites him instead. Six months later, my friend's sister got notified to contact the restaurant's insurance agency.

Question:
As title, but now my friend's sister is wondering whether or not to contact a lawyer first, then contact the insurance company, or whether to see what the insurance company wants.

The story as I was told goes as follows:

In North Carolina, a Woman and her friend are out to dinner, they bring her dog with them.  They are seated outside and the dog is leashed to insure that the dog behaves.

Along comes stranger who attempts to kick the dog.  The dog reacts by biting the man's leg.  The man threatens to sue the woman and the restaurant.

This was six months ago.  The woman just now received a letter instructing her to contact the insurance company of the restaurant.

As I'm told, there is no video of the event.

Lawyers of Reddit, what do you think her next move should be?

Answer:
 Dog Law specialist here.

There are giant missing pieces to your story.


Title: Can universities rescind degrees if an individual provides a service they deem immoral?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 It'd be highly unusual for a university to rescind the degree of a graduate for activities that happened after graduation.  Murderers still have their degrees.

Your clients, however, would be in danger of degree rescission.


Title: If a strip club was hiring female dancers, and they refused to hire a male applicant on account of his gender, would the company be liable for sexual discrimination in their hiring processes?

Answer: No, the term you're looking for is [bona fide occupational requirement](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bona_fide_occupational_qualification). If it's a legitimate requirement for the job, you are allowed to discriminate in ways that normally wouldn't be allowed.Answer #2: No, for the same reason it's not discrimination for Hooters to only hire women waitresses.


Title: Comcast piracy

Question:
Background:  I live in a house with 5 other guys.  I take care of paying all the bills and the roommates just send money to me.  I have an account with my name through Comcast.

Situation:  I got a notification and email from Comcast stating-

CENTER FOR COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

Alert #1: Potentially Improper Use of Copyrighted Material

Incident Number: xxxxxxxx

Report Date/Time: Tuesday, 22-Dec-2015, 02:45:44 PM EST

A copyright owner has sent Comcast a notice claiming your Internet service from Comcast was used to copy or share copyrighted content like a movie, television program or song improperly. The content owner who sent us the notice has determined that Comcast is your Internet service provider and provided us with the information summarized below. Comcast used this information to identify your Internet account as the one referenced in the copyright owner’s notice. We also used this information to display the in-browser notification you may have seen on your computer and to send you this e-mail. You can view the notice Comcast received by going to Users and Preferences in MyAccount at http://customer.xfinity.com/ and logging in with your primary account holder credentials. Comcast has not provided your name and address or other identifying information to the copyright owner as part of this notice and alert process.

There is more information below in the email stating the IP address and more technical details about the incident.

What do I do here?  Besides telling the roommates not to download crap illegally, can Comcast come after me because my name is on the account or if they're willing to pursue something can they be specific as to the computer that was used?

I know this wasn't me because 1: I don't download crap illegally and 2: I was out of state visiting relatives on Dec 22nd.

EDIT: we're in WA, USA

Answer: It's getting a demand letter from a lawyer representing the copyright holders that you should be worried about. Are your roommates torrenting copyrighted material?


Title: Can an employer ask about the employer of my immediate family?

Question:
I was told I had to complete this Disclosure Questionnaire for my employer. It has this as the first question:

Is any member of your Immediate Family (THIS INCLUDES YOUR SPOUSE) an employee of, director of, officer of, sole proprietor of, partner in, investor in (except for publicly traded companies), agent of, consultant to, advisor to, or have any other relationship to ANY BUSINESS OTHER THAN 'EMPLOYER NAME' AND AFFILIATES? (By way of example, if any member of your Immediate Family has a job or performs services for a company other than 'employer name' and its affiliates, you should check "Yes" and describe below.)

Is it legal for my employer to ask this? It kind of threw up some red flags. I live in Texas. Please provide evidence for whatever info you provide. Help is much appreciated. Thanks!

Answer:
 >Is it legal for my employer to ask this?

Yes.Answer #2: Why would you think it wouldn't be legal?


Title: My friend (immigrant) is applying for permanent green card status and wants to me lie about marriage status (under penalty of perjury)

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Your legal advice is to not lie about anything under penalty of perjury or for any official government related thing.Answer #2: IANAL: I  know several couples who have been through the process so that one could get a green card. The moment any question arises, they will check and withholding the truth won't be much of a defense.

I knew one case where they unexpectedly showed up at the last listed joint residency and found the couple weren't living there. Instant denial. The fact that they had moved two months earlier and hadn't updated their file meant only that they got to spend another year and $$$ trying to get it fixed. And this was an actual legitimate marriage. This is a train wreck you can avoid...


Title: Banned from 4chan? Am I screwed?

Question:
American Here.  Located in the USA, specifically California.

I commonly browse the /fit/ board on 4chan and a few days ago I posted a fitness related question along with an image of an attractive girl in a bikini that I also found on the site in an earlier thread (That was not locked or banned.  It was not even NSFW).

Replies started coming in that the girl was only 17 and I was horrified of course.  Apparently she has an Instagram account with 37,000 followers.  I tried to delete the thread several times, but it didn’t seem to work.

Well I hopped on today and it turned out I was banned for posting the girl in the picture.

Her Instagram is full of even more risqué pictures of her and is somehow still up even on that site.  I accidentally posted a photo of her in a spaghetti top and was banned for it.

What should I do?  I had no idea she was 17, and my post wasn’t even nsfw.  Or, am I in the clear?  There was no nudity in the picture at all.  Should I expect repercussions from law enforcement?

Answer: It's not illegal to post pictures of 17 year olds in bikinis. Relax. You're fine.


Title: SO getting sued by his father

Question:
Ok so, I'll try to keep this as short as possible. My SO and I have lived together for three years in a home on his grandmother's property. My SO has lived here for about ten years. He rents it from his father. For YEARS he didn't even make him pay rent, as the home is paid off and it's all his family's property. He started asking for rent a couple years ago, which we paid $400 monthly. Which is a great deal compared to everything else around here. Anyway, when we would fall on hard times, his father would let him come over and do yard work, fix things for him, etc. A few months ago, he told us he wanted us to move. So we started looking for a place to live. In the mean time we were still paying rent. Then one day we get a certified letter in the mail telling us we had to be out by the end of the week. Which was obviously impossible. His dad even went to the electric company and tried to have our power cut off. It's summer time and very hot here and we have three kids. They told him they weren't going to do that because it's in my SOs name and they called him and told him about it. Apparently, it pissed him off that he couldn't cut our power off, and a week later my so received notice that he had to go to court, because his dad is evicting us, and is also suing us for $24,000 "back rent" And he also lied and said we pay 600/month. The funny thing about this is, court was two weeks and and his father did not show, so the judge threw the case out. His dad, according to his grandmother, wrote down the wrong date, and no one told him. So today, he's going to sit in court all day, waiting on his name to be called, and I can't imagine the rage when he finds out he missed the date, and I know he will file it again. We have found another house and will be moved out by the time he can get another court date. Does he stand a chance in court? On getting $24,00? *Side note* he showed up at our house the other day when my so was working, and I have it on our security camera footage, gets out of his truck, reached in the back seat and got out a gun. Meanwhile I'm on the phone with my so telling him what's going on, and me and the kids are all scared to death. He walked up to the door, and started to open it (without knocking or anything) Luckily the door was locked. We did file a police report on it and the police officer said if he steps on the property again before we move he will be arrest.*
Located in Tennessee

Answer:
 24,000 or 2,400? I don’t know what the limit is for small claims, but I’m pretty sure 24,000 is too much, so I’m assuming you meant 2,400. I don’t know if he can evict you if you are leaving willingly, so I probably wouldn’t be too concerned with that. A real eviction takes time and proper notification, which doesn’t seem to be what happened here. Did you mean he already started the eviction process or he is threatening to do so?

If you get served, respond and do not ignore anything or procrastinate. Did you sign a lease? Do you have any written agreements that detail your obligations to him and his obligations to you?Answer #2: Assuming you have actually been served pull your bank statements showing the rent payments you made. As this is a family issue I’m guessing you don’t have a formal lease but proof that when you paid it was consistently $400 will go a long way toward undercutting his claim that rent was actually $600.  If you had conversations over text or email discussing getting permission to perform work in lieu of rent, print those conversations out. They will help support your claims even if you don’t have them for every single instance .

If you haven’t yet been sued then preserve that info but don’t worry too much. Far more people say they’ll sue than actually do.


Title: Made appointment for in-network doctor and instead got his co-worker who was out-of-network. Was not told and went through surgery and follow-ups. Huge bill now.

Question:
My location is NYC.

I had to see a medical specialist and picked one, who I shall call Dr. A, after I verified with the insurance company's website that he was in-network. I made an appointment with him and when I arrived at the office I handed my insurance card and filled out all necessary paperwork. All paperwork is accepted and I wait. However, another doctor, Dr. B I'll call him, steps out into the waiting room.

He tells me that he is ready to see me. I ask him if he's Dr. A to which he responds that Dr. A is not here but he will instead see me. I assume there's nothing wrong about filling in for another doctor in your small practice.

He goes on to say that surgery is required for my problem which I thought was minor. My first question to him is, "how much do I need to pay for this?" He tells me that my insurance company will cover it. I end up going to a small medical center where he does his surgery and he performs the surgery on me. I also had 3-4 follow up appointments with him. This week, months after the surgery, I get a massive bill from the medical center for thousands of dollars. I also receive the insurance company's explanation of benefits detailing an obscene amount of out-of-network costs.

I called the insurance company who told me it was all out of network and I've gotta pay a percentage of the cost. I explained to them that I was not told any of this was out-of-network and was assured that the company would cover it. And yes readers, I understand that past a certain amount I need to pay a percentage, however when Dr. B saying that the surgery would be covered, that didn't sound like it would be partially covered, it meant it would be...covered.

I was told by the insurance company rep that they just get the bill and this problem was between me and the provider. She also said that I should expect a second bill just for the Dr. B office visits soon which sunk me when I heard that. I took her reference number and then called the specialist's office.

I explained the situation very politely to the receptionist because I really did enjoy their service. I only stated that I deserved to be billed in-network charges and that I hope to resolve this error with THEM. I tried to remain polite while putting my foot down from the start. She requested I email her the bill and insurance's EOB so they can look at it and they will contact me the next day. I did just that. Today I did not receive any voicemail or e-mails from them. I'm sure they'll contact me by the end of the week.

Please help. I can't pay for 1/10 of this and I'll be in real debt for the first time in my life if this doesn't get changed. Is it possible for the insurance company or medical provider to be hassled into changing my out-of-network bills to in-network charges? Wouldn't the insurance company WANT to do this so they can get a much smaller amount to pay?

Note: I still have never met Dr. A even though he owns the practice which is named after him.

Answer: Never take a doctor office's word on what is and isn't covered by your insurance. You had a duty to call your insurance and check coverage on Dr B yourself once you found out you'd be seeing him and not Dr A. And they can't just bill it as in-network after the fact. It doesn't work that way. It's a pre-existing and pre-determined agreement between the doctor and the insurance.Answer #2: If you have an advocacy service through work (like health advocate) call them first. Otherwise, call he insurance company and file an appeal.


Title: [PA] Reported a suspicious driver, who is now being charged with a DUI. I believe I will be cross-examined, so what should I expect?

Question:
I reported a suspicious driver who was following me for an extended period of time, for 6-7 minutes and turning at all of the streets I entered.  It turns out he was driving under the influence and is being charged with, *"DUI: Gen Imp/Inc of Driving Safely - 1st Off"*

I received a Preliminary Hearing Notice in the mail and I am wondering what will be required of me. It notes that the defendant has the right to *"Cross-examine witnesses and inspect physical evidence offered against [the defendant],"* so I assume I'll be cross-examined.

What should I expect? Should I prepare anything?

Answer:
 You can contact the DA on the case and ask to speak with him. If you didn't receive his information, you can call up the court and they should be able to get it for you. He may be willing to run you through a sample cross examination so you know what to expect.

You should expect to be asked a number of questions about the event in question. The defense will try to trip you up, but all you have to do is tell the truth. If you really don't know something, saying "I don't know" is perfectly fine.

I'd recommend you write down everything you remember now, then just make sure you know it when you go in. They likely will not allow you to have material prepared ahead of time while being questioned.


Title: Do I have the right to exhume my father's body and have him cremated instead (I don't own the plot he's buried in, but am "next of kin")?

Question: [deleted]

Answer: No legal advice, but after a decade there might not be very much to cremate.


Title: Can a person be fired for being kidnapped?

Question: If a person is kidnapped (jokingly) from their work place, can they be fired for it?

Answer:
 > If a person is kidnapped (jokingly)

How do you 'jokingly' commit a crime against someone?

Anyhow, yes, they can be fired.  In the USA, generally speaking, you can be fired for any non-discriminatory reason.  "Crime victim" is generally not a protected class.

If they found out that the 'joke' was because you're all friends, they could be fired for having terrible taste in friends.Answer #2: > If a person is kidnapped (jokingly) from their work place, can they be fired for it?

How could any competent adult think the answer might be "no"?


Title: (WA) My sons father will not give me him back

Question:
[deleted]
Topic:
Custody Divorce and Family

Answer: You need to go to court and file for a custody order and get a parenting plan set up. Without those things, he has as much of a right to keep the child as you do.Answer #2: You can file for an emergency custody hearing. Check [this](http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/files/C9D2EA3F-0350-D9AF-ACAE-BF37E9BC9FFA/attachments/3925B34E-AF37-A30A-3A88-671D44C92344/3608en_filing-for-emergency-orders-parentage.pdf) out. It has a lot of information you may find useful. Answer #3: You need a lawyer.  Without a court-approved custody arrangement, he has every right to keep your son with him, just as you have every right to keep your son with you.  Answer #4: You'll need to file for primary custody in court.


Title: My stalker wants me to stay with my wife

Question:
Since 2014 I have had a stalker that comes in and out my life sending me and my wife things that would make us argue and not trust each other. They are capable enough to use my wife’s number to send me texts, pictures, and screenshots. But then when we break up they threaten my wife and last night I received pictures of my wife and kids sleeping at 5am since I’m not at home anymore. Freaked me out.  I already deleted my fb page and my fb messenger bcuz they were text ppl from my account. What do I do?
Topic:
Custody Divorce and Family

Answer:
 Your stalker IS your wife.
No one stalks someone to keep them with their wife.Answer #2: OP - have you physically seen this stalker? Are they a person known to you or did they pop up when your wife is fighting with you?

It sounds like this is your wife causing drama and manipulating you into staying with her. I would keep detailed records of everything. Threats against your children is a matter for the police.Answer #3: Go to the FBI. Answer #4: Op dont look too far !
High probality:
It can be someone close of your family or your wife s family.
Answer #5: IANAL but work in a field tertiary to what you're describing. 9 out of 10 times if someone presented this exact scenario to me, I would assume (and probably be proven right) that the partner is responsible.

Not to suggest you relax your position and risk your safety, but you may look to her first as the offender.

Aside from the police, a private investigator would be on my list of people to speak to.

Good luck!


Title: Missed an exit while getting pulled over, Handcuffed for evading the law, then released with a speeding ticket. My passenger was also handcuffed

Question:
Hillsboro, TX

I was clocked doing 91 in a 75 but it took them almost 5 miles to catch up so they told me they knew I was doing 100+ after they clocked me.

When I saw the lights behind me I was confused who they were pulling over or trying to get to an emergency so I moved over to the right lane but then I missed the first exit. Since they were still behind me, I realized it was me so I waved and put my blinker on signaling for the next exit.

At the second exit, 7 miles from where I was recorded to be speeding, they asked me to get out of the car and I was handcuffed and put in the back of the police car for evading the law.

My 2 friends who were with me also had to exit the car and my passenger seat friend was also handcuffed and sat down on the curb. My other friend was asked to retrieve my documents from the car while I waited in the police car.

The officer who talk to me questioned why I didn’t take the first exit and did not like my answer and the blinker after missing the exit as an acceptable excuse.

My friends were asleep in the car and also didn’t hear the sirens until they caught he to us 5 miles down the road to which they were called liars.

After further explanation I guess they decided to let us go with a speeding ticket for 16-20 over

My record is clean and I’m 19, the ticket is $200.
Should I do defensive driving to get a deferred disposition or fight the ticket? Were they not allowed to do this or did I just get lucky?

Answer: You should pay the ticket and thank whatever deity you believe in that you aren't in jail facing serious charges for fleeing from an officer at excessive speedsAnswer #2: I thought when you're on the freeway and get pulled over, you must pull to the side and stop. You don't keep driving until there's an exit.


Title: New employer- just informed direct deposit is mandatory. Is this legal?

Question:
EDIT 3: This has been answered.

So I started a new job about a month ago and this morning I was informed that direct deposit is mandatory. After reading through the DoL's Payment of Wages/Direct Deposit Law pdf it seems Maryland does not allow this being a mandate, though I'm far from being a legal expert.

Which brings me here- is it legal in Maryland to force an employee to use direct deposit instead of issuing live checks?

EDIT: Since my question of "is this legal" has been answered , I'm done checking in on this thread. Every one of my replies has been downvoted into oblivion.

EDIT 2: Removed replies.

Answer: I think *why* you don't have a bank account is important here.  It may not be legal for your employer to require direct deposit, and you may have the legal right to insist on paper checks.  But I suspect this employer may decide that someone who can't or won't get a bank account isn't the kind of employee they wish to keep.  So I guess the question is, is it worth losing your job over?  Because even if the employer is forced to pay you with a paper check, they may not feel YOU are worth it.Answer #2: So obviously, no your employer can't require direct deposit. However, you could get a Wal-mart pre-paid card that allows direct deposit. So long as you deposit $1000 per month there is no fee. If you don't make that much the fee is $3.00 per month.


Title: [CA] 12mo lease states it will turn into month to month at end (Aug), landlord sent us a letter stating our lease will not be renewed at end of 12months

Question:
California, USA

We live in an apartment complex in an area that almost exclusively offers 12 month leases. My husband will be job searching soon so a month to month was extremely valuable to us when we rented this place as we don't know when he'll land a job.

The lease we signed at first had us moving in Aug 2th, lasting until Aug 1th of this year. A week later I got a call saying the renovations were not complete on our unit and requested if we'd be okay with moving in Aug 13th instead. We were fine with it as we got a different prorate and our apartment lease at the time was ending Aug 31st. However, they never had us sign a new lease with the differing dates until a month after we moved into this new place.

When we did move in cabinet doors were still missing and we did not have a washer and dryer as our lease stated it would. NBD we thought, the doors will come in soon and they have on site washers and dryers. Cabinet doors took them 3.5 months to finally install (one doesn't correctly fit). Additionally right after we moved in they shut down the gym to be renovated. It was closed for 4 months and then only open during office hours because for some reason they couldn't install a  amenities-keyed door. Lease states we have 24hour access to gym. These are all minor annoyances, but goes to show their poor mismanagement.

My issue is that in Jan they sent out notices complex wide requesting intents to renew. We went into the office and told the manager that our lease will convert into a month to month after our term is up and no renewal is necessary. They did a "oh huh, yeah it does say that...here's my boss's number call them"

Called. Left messages. No response.

A month ago we get an email asking again if we intend to renew. We didn't respond, knowing our lease states our lease automatically renews as a month to month.

Today I receive notice stating our "lease of Aug 13th is not being renewed. The lease and [our] tenancy terminates on Aug 12th. Please vacate the premises and remove all of your personal property on or before the termination date. You are still obligated to pay rent until the termination date"

Our unit is now up on their website as available to rent.

Is our apartment complex legally within their right to place our unit as available to rent, when our lease states our lease automatically renews at the end of a 1 year term? Is the letter I received today a notice of termination? verbage in letter seems to contradict our lease.

Relevant part of our lease:
> TERM. This Agreement shall be fixed term of 1 year. The initial term of this Agreement shall begin on the 13th day of August, 2018 and end at midnight the the [sic] 12th day of August, 2019.
> At the end of the lease term, this Agreement shall automatically renew as a month-to-month tenancy unless, thirty (30) days or more prior to the final date of the lease term, either party gives written notice of termination or intent to vacate as required by this Agreement, or unless the parties agree otherwise in writing. After the first year of occupancy, at least 30 days or more prior written notice of intent to terminate will be given by Owner.
> Any holding over by Residents at the Expiration of the lease term with the consent of Owner shall create a tenancy from month to month on the same terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, subject to amendment by Owner as set forth in Civil Code section 827 and terminable by either party proper written notice in accordance with the provisions of California Civil Code Section 1946.

Answer:
 >At the end of the lease term, this Agreement shall automatically renew as a month-to-month tenancy unless, thirty (30) days or more prior to the final date of the lease term, either party gives written notice of termination or intent to vacate as required by this Agreement

you were given written notice more than 30 days prior to the end of your lease that the lease will be terminated. so you will need to move out by the end of the lease date


Title: Adderal help

Answer:
 This isn't so much of "does he have a valid script"- it's more of "can he safely work under the influence of the medicine".

That's the question he should ask his doctor. Answer #2: His doctor isn't writing a letter "to the ADA"; [the ADA is a law.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Americans_with_Disabilities_Act_of_1990)  Your doctor may be writing a letter to the employer stating that your father has a disability which is being treated with this medication.

See a labor attorney.


Title: Is this teacher a racist teacher and should I report for racism?

Question:
[deleted]
Topic:
School Related Issues

Answer: What exactly was said that was racist? She asked questions. Questions that do not appear to be racist but general inquiries.