Title: Neighbor is accusing me of illegal things I'm not doing.

Question: I live in Ohio, and I'll try to keep this as short and to the point as possible. I live in a two story apartment building. Four apartments on the top floor, four on the bottom floor. This most recent November my neighbor knocked on my door and accused my girlfriend and I of smoking marijuana and smelling up the entire apartment complex. We denied it but he still insisted that it was us. Fast forward to present and I receive a knock on my door at midnight from two police officers. They tell me that they've received a complaint of someone smoking marijuana and questioned me regarding it. Once again I denied it, and explained the situation. The police officer told me that the next time they receive a complaint they "will be back with the dogs". I'm sitting here just wondering what my legal rights are in this situation. How do they take the word of one person and accuse me of it then threaten to bring K9's with no proof whatsoever? Even so wouldn't they have to obtain a search warrant? How should I go about this? What are my legal rights if they do search and turn up nothing, can I counter back in any way? I'm very confused on how to approach this situation and would like to maintain a good reputation with the rest of my neighbors. Any help on how I should handle this would be greatly appreciated.

Answer:
 If the cops come back with dogs but no warrant, you don't have to let them in. Personally, I wouldn't. They can ask, and they can even try to intimidate you, but "no" is a complete sentence.

If the cops come back with a warrant, shut up, let them complete the warrant, and call a lawyer. Don't answer police questions as the subject of a criminal investigation without your lawyer present, other than to say you're not answering without a lawyer present.


Title: [NJ] Mother Doesn't Want Me To Leave After Getting A Job Offer I Can't Turn Down, Can She Do Anything Legally To Stop Me From Leaving?

Question: So basically, here's the situation, I'm a High school Sophomore, I build computers as my current job. I Have been seriously interested in joining the IT field. Recently someone that I know gave me a Job offer in Arizona working as a IT Consultant the terms of this offer are that I need to take Comp Science 1, Java Programming 1, and AP Comp Science by the time I graduate. I know I need to get the offer in writing before I pack up and move across the country, I'll definitely do that before I do anything extreme. My current problem is that my mother doesn't want me to move all the way out there, I want to know if she can stop me from packing up and moving out there after I turn 18. Money Isn't a problem, since I'm talking with my future employer to see if he can pay for a months rent, or give me some type of advance so I can pay for a place to stay that isn't my car, As for everything else, I think I should be fine, My paycheck would be well enough for rent, food, utilities and whatever else I would need.

Answer:
 As a high school sophomore you are likely 15 or 16, you are assuming this job offer is still going to be around in 2-3 years.

That said once you turn 18 she can't stop you, you are an adult who can make your own decisions, regardless of how bad your mother thinks they are.Answer #2: As a minor? Sure. She can refuse permission, and if you run away, she can seek the assistance of law enforcement to bring you home. _Once you're an adult_, no, you're free to live where you please, provided you can pay your rent/taxes/mortgage payments.

I would estimate that the odds that this specific job will still be on offer in three years are slim, but you'll find others.


Title: [Oh] Received traffic ticket for expired tags, went to municipal building and was told I cannot waive my court date and pay. Is that legal?

Question: This was two days ago in the Village of Rio grande in Gallia County Ohio. It is a small town of about 800 people. He pulled me over and gave me the ticket for expired tags, but it doesn't have a fine listed, or even have the address and phone number of the courthouse.  When I went in to pay the fine the next day the man in the office told me that he didn't even have a record of my ticket yet, and he said that he could not waive my court appearance and that I had to go to court to have the fine set. Is this legal, what should I do?

Answer: Sure, it's legal to require a court appearance.  Why would you think it isn't?


Title: Borrowed a friend $400 with nothing in writing. Am I screwed?

Question:
I had known the guy for two years and really thought he'd get it back to me. However it has been like a month and now he seems to be jerking me around. Any way I can apply pressure?

This is in the US. Minnesota to be exact.

Answer:
 1.) You *lent* him the money.  **HE** *borrowed* the money from you.

Sorry.  Pet peeve.

2.) You can file a suit against him in small claims court.


Title: My mom died a couple days ago. I’m left with a mortgaged mobile home and small piece of land, which I’d like to keep, but she has past medical bills. How do I settle these without forfeiting the property?

Question:
So the basic idea is in the post. I can’t afford a lawyer, so I’m taking to the Internet for advice here.

I’m in Louisiana. My mom passed away on Friday and left behind a small piece of land with her mobile home on it. She owed a few thousand dollars on the property and paid a mortgage note on it every month, which I will inherit soon through succession. It’s not much, but I’d like to keep the house and land, renovate, and rent it out for some side income.

Mom left behind a few medical bills (not sure the total of which yet, it’s not a crazy amount). I’m aware that bill collectors will attempt to seize the estate’s assets after one’s death and sell it in order to recover debts, but I’d ideally like to see if I can get these paid myself in order to keep the property.

What’s the best way to go about doing this? I have never done anything like this before, so any advice AT ALL would be a tremendous help. I might not even be posting in the right place, or asking the right questions here, but I could really use a hand.

Thanks for y’all’s time in advance.
Topic:
Wills Trusts and Estates

Answer:
 Sorry for your loss.

LA has a different legal system than the rest of the country, so nothing I write may be proper ... that said ...

The first question will be was there a will, and if so does it name an executor?

The next question will be how the ownership of the land and the mobile home are deeded/titled?

And of course, the most important question ... who stands to inherit?

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If you are the sole survivor (no spouses or siblings) then things should be relatively simple.

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Without answers to the questions above, there is too much possible speculation so ... if you wish to provide some more information you can get some more detailed advice.Answer #2: Creditors cannot outright seize an estate. First the assets must be accounted for, and only then are debts paid off. Only when the assets are less than the liabilities are assets sold.

Do not, under any circumstances, make any payments on the debt yet. Your mother is not going anywhere, so creditors can wait.  Let the probate process play out, have the estate keep making payments on the mortgage from the liquid assets, and see if what is available is enough to cover the debts.

NAL


Title: How much time does my company have for letting me know I have to move?

Question:
Hi guys! I will try to be quick.
I am a spanish young guy, working for a spanish company. However, a little more than one year ago I was told that "next week you're going to Paris for a year or more" (Literally).
And so I did. And I have been here (Paris) for a year now. I am a consultant, so I work as a external consultant for the french company.
The thing is... My contract with the french client ends in december 31. One month ago I contacted my spanish boss (With whom I have never worked, he's just an intermediary between me and my spanish company). He told me that I had been renewed by the client and that I would be in Paris another year. The client seems happy with me, I'm really happy with the client. Happy ending!
So I start the process of renewing my apartment in Paris one week ago. I receive a "threatening" e-mail from my spanish boss requesting me to stop the process of the renewal, as the negotiations between my spanish company and my client are "ongoing". My collegues confirmed me that, normally, negotations take place at least 2 months before the end of the contract.
So... As of today, less than 24 days until the end of my contract, I don't have any news. And I am going back to Spain for Christmas on the 22th of December.
What are my options? If I'm not renewed, I won't have time to move out =/
Is this...legal? am I supposed to have, I don't know, like a one month notice? What can I do if finally they tell me to go back to Spain with less than a week?

I know that legal advice out of EEUU is scarce and hard to get, but I'm feeling really lost here. Any help you may provide is really appreciated.
I'm from Madrid (Spain) working in Paris (france).
My company is from Madrid (Spain)
And my client headquarters are in Paris (France) although they are from Lebanon. Is a software developer for banks.

Answer:
 I'd suggest trying /r/LegalAdviceUK - although you're obviously not in the UK, you'll probably find folks on there familiar with EU employment legislation as so much of it (for now!) is replicated in the UK.Answer #2: You'd probably need to consult with an employment attorney that's familiar with overall EU law covering both Spain and France, as I doubt anyone here has that level of expertise.

Here in the States, short of a contract, all employment is at will, so the employer could tell an employee "move tomorrow or you're fired" and be legal. Not sure if it's same other side of pond.


Title: Lawyers in traffic court

Question: So I am currently sitting in traffic court. It just started and a guy came in and said "OK everyone, we will be seeing all of the lawyers first then we will start to see everyone else". My question is-  Isn't that discrimination based on social status? So the people that can afford lawyers get to go first. Then the rest of the people who can't/didn't get a lawyer go last. If I am way off just tell me. It just seemed odd to handle it this way.

Answer:
 > Isn't that discrimination based on social status?

Yes, it is discrimination.  No, it is not based on social status.  Even it was, that likely wouldn't be illegal.

> So the people that can afford lawyers get to go first.

The real reason is because people with attorneys are paying them probably $200 dollars an hour.  So, to avoid economic waste of just having an attorney sit there and bill for nothing while the docket works through all the *pro se* people, they do the attorneys first.

Generally, those cases will take much less time as well.  Efficiency on all fronts. Answer #2: It is perfectly legal discrimination


Title: Father being gifted a house, but is in large amount of unpayable debt.

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Has she already given him her house? Or she plans to after he declares bankruptcy?

Typically any acknowledged sums of money or property accrued, or known to be accrued are property of the bankruptcy estate if they are known prior to claiming bankruptcy + 180 days (6 months).

Now, if he were to come into possession of that property afterwards, *without* prior knowledge after filing bankruptcy + 180 days (6 months), he would be in the clear to keep his newly acquired asset.

So to be clear.

He files bankruptcy. Anything he currently owns, or inherits is property of the bankruptcy estate. Anything after 180 days of declaring bankruptcy is his to keep.


Title: Could I be ticketed for speeding after the fact? (AZ)

Question: Hi! The other day I was exiting a freeway and getting back onto a side street. I will admit I was speeding about 10 to 15 over. There was another car behind me most of the time until I approached a red light. When I stopped the car stopped next to me. It was a cop car. Now I know they saw me speeding. But, they just turned left at the light and did not pull me over. Could I still get a ticket in the mail from this? It was in Scottsdale an area know for stiff traffic fines.

Answer:
 *Could?*

Sure.  The statute of limitations is usually at least 6 months for traffic violations.

But it's pretty unlikely.  If you were going to get a ticket, the officer would have pulled you over.


Title: Employer taking away holiday pay if I work more than 32 hours.

Question:
I work for a non profit hospital. I work five 8 hour days Monday through Friday. So here’s the situation:

We were closed on Christmas Day, and I will get holiday pay for that. However, during the other 4 days that I worked, I got 33 hours total. Because of this, my holiday pay went from 8 hours down to 7. I asked a fellow employee and they said that if you work over 32 hours, they start taking off holiday pay.

Is this legal? I live in Florida. Thank you in advance for your help!
Topic:
Employment Law

Answer:
 This is definitely legal. You're only owed compensation for hours you actually worked. Since you didn't work on Christmas day, you're not entitled to ANY compensation for that day, so the fact that you are getting paid at all is a bonus.

You worked 33 hours. Then you didn't work 8 hours but they gifted you money. You don't get overtime or any entitlement to an arbitrary hourly pay for a day they are literally giving you free money. This is how it works everywhere.


Title: Fired for theft but was given permission by manager to donate food

Question:
This is in NY, NY. I work at a grocery store (national chain). I work in the bakery, and was closing on Christmas Eve.

We were closing early on Christmas Eve for obvious reasons and I was told to clear the bakery and shelves of a large amount of baked goods from bread, cookies, pies and cakes before closing my section. Since we were not going to be open on Christmas we were to throw out a lot more than usual. Being it was Christmas I asked if instead of tossing it all if I could donate it to two local shelters, I asked my manager this in a text message and received a response back saying yes I could and even leave early to do the drop offs so the time it took to drive there etc didn't eat into my Christmas Eve too much.

I had to call up my brother to come on down to the store and help me load it all up and deliver it since it didn't fit into my car. So all goes well, we ended up going to 4 different shelters in the area to drop everything off. They are happy, we feel good and I text my manager again to say we are done and where we dropped stuff off at and wish him a merry Christmas. He responds and is happy we could help.

I come in last on Christmas day well after the holiday is over and start baking what's needed for the next day. I receive a call at midnight from my manager asking if I am baking, tell him yes and get says my counterpart who usually gets in early AM is on the way now and to be in the store at 9:30am and that the store manager wants to see me.

So I wait for him to show up and head on home, I honestly thought it was going to be some "good job" pat on the back thing for the Christmas donations. I was really wrong on that.. get in and am immediately asked if I donated all the baked goods, then told I am being terminated for theft and if I return to the store again that they'll bring charges against me that would be felonies because of the amount >$2500.

My department manager is there along with my store manager and my department manager, the one who gave me permission is silent. I speak up saying I asked my manager if this was okay and showed them the texts. This kind of took the heat off me and I was asked to leave the office. After about 20 minutes sitting around I'm told to go home and report in for my shift that night.

Whatever I figure, miscommunication and they never bothered to ask my manager what happened before talking to me. I head in last night to start my baking for the night, finish out and head home. I then get a call early today telling me to again come in.

I head in again this morning and informed that my department manager has lied and said I faked the text messages. I am then fired for theft and told to not come back. So here I am, fired and being threatened with felony charges for doing what my department manager authorized.

Is this worth taking to an employment attorney? I worked there for 6 years and was never even written up once, never stole anything and now I'm being fired when I did nothing wrong
Topic:
Employment Law

Answer:
 Just so that you know, since NY is an at will state, they can definitely fire you for this. I would brush up my resume. Answer #2: I believe you have a case against your department manager (not your workplace) for defamation via slander. They made a statement (that you lied and faked the text) which they knew to be untrue, and that caused you damages (losing your job). If it were me, I'd reach out to a lawyer for a consultation. Not sure if that would be an employment lawyer or one who focuses more on defamation.Answer #3: I would contact corporate/regional manager and make them aware of what has happened.

Also file for unemployment ASAP, and appeal the first denial.

Make back of copies of your text and anything else you have. Answer #4: have you tried getting text/phone records from your phone service provider? they might not be able to get you the actual messages but the meta data should be enough to line up with your text messages.


Title: FBI Raid

Question:
Several FBI agents raided my families house this morning with search warrants. They broke windows and doors and turn the house upside down and found absolutely nothing, and there was nothing to be found in first place.

Can anything be done about this? As far as holding them accountable for destroying our home, harassing us and absolutely not finding anything?
Topic:
Criminal Law

Answer:
 It is possible. Strongly recommend you retain a local attorney. One who has experience handling Criminal matters in Federal Court and also civil litigation. Answer #2: Were the search warrants correct, in regards to the address or for someone who lives at that address?Answer #3: This happened to a friend of mine.  They provided her with a contact to make a claim for property damages.  I believe there was a time limit on that, around 12 months.  So I would figure out who to contact, and in the meantime get 2 estimates for each repair (2 window/door estimates, any furniture that's scratched needs to be repaired, any broken/damaged possessions, etc).  Most likely you'll have to have the doors and windows repaired ASAP and have that reimbursed by them later.

I can't help with any restitution from the warrant/search.  Talk to a lawyer about that.Answer #4: What was the reason for the search warrant?

This was federal, not local or state, correct?


Title: Jury Nullification

Question: Lets say that if I were in a jury and I felt weary of the case and of the evidence presented and knew well what jury nullification was. Could I inform other members of the jury of what it is and explain to them why I would think to nullify him/her of a crime?

Answer:
 Jury nullification is generally when jurors believe that all elements of a crime were proven beyond a reasonable doubt and they *still* vote to acquit in order to stop what they believe to be unjust prosecution or enforcement of an unjust law.  It isn't explaining why you feel someone is not guilty. That's simply your job as a juror.Answer #2: You can discuss your opinion as to why you believe the defendant should be found not guilty with the other members of the jury.Answer #3: There are many great discussions about this in r/badlegaladvice, I'd recommend reading up on those.

[1](https://np.reddit.com/r/badlegaladvice/comments/3ibzva/jury_nullification_the_ultimate_weapon/) [2](https://np.reddit.com/r/badlegaladvice/comments/3v4tka/it_feels_like_we_have_been_here_before_jury/) [3](https://np.reddit.com/r/badlegaladvice/comments/2s6z5r/raskreddit_tackles_jury_nullification_again/)


Title: Is it legal to get the words "insurance fraud" tattooed?

Question: Serious question, I need to know if I could get in any trouble for this before I put these words permanently on my body. It's the title of a song. I've never committed insurance fraud and I have no plans to. It'll be in a place where it's covered up at work, for sure. But could it be used against me in any legal context?

Answer: No.  And it is also not illegal to have "murder", "assault" or "car jacking" tattooed on your body either.Answer #2: You're good but I wouldn't recommend getting paedophile tattoed on your forehead.Answer #3: I have a pentagram on my tummy a gun behind my ear and the words demonic prophet on my waist you goodAnswer #4: Pretty sure freedom of speech applies. Since you said it is your own body, it should be legal. There may be areas that states don’t let professionals tattoo though


Title: Brought house, has car in it. Is it mine?

Question: Im in Texas. I brought a house from a friend. Mortgaged if that matters.  It had a car in the garage. Is it mine now? I believe the previous title owner got the title 5 years ago based on friend chatter.  She hasn't told me she wants it and I haven't told her it's still in the garage yet. If its hers what can I do to force her to move it? Can I charge storage rent?

Answer:
 You will need the title in hand. The car has a registered owner with the DMV. You may be entitled to the vehicle since it is in your property, but you would need to call the DMV & tell them about the situation & ask them how you should proceed.

You don’t want to get pulled over in a car that has been reported stolen or what not.

Good luck Answer #2: In general, personal property that is abandoned when real property changes hands is included in the sale.    If you had found a box of hundred dollar bills under the sink, that would be yours.

But automobiles have a legal title transfer mechanism of their own, and it must be followed.

You need the signature of the legal owner on the "release of interest" section of the title in order to transfer it into your name.

There is a long process for getting title to an abandoned vehicle, but you must first at least try to get them to remove it.

The sensible next step is to remind the seller that she abandoned a car on the property and ask her to remove it.   If she won't, ask your local police about having it removed from your premises, as you have not given permission for it to remain there.

You can't collect or charge storage fees unless you are a storage lot or parking lot.Answer #3: Brought the house where?


Title: What are these posts about people claiming they don’t need certain things to drive?

Question:
I believe the term is “sovereign citizen” aka (“I’m not driving I’m traveling, I don’t consent to searches, and the people who can recite the Declaration of Independence and bill of rights backwards”) what are the genuine legality behind what people say about those topics

Also, if this isn’t the correct subreddit, please let me know.

Answer:
 > what are the genuine legality behind what people say about those topics

They're generally completely wrong about everything they talk about.


Title: Pictures of Myself Trespassing on Facebook

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 try /r/legaladviceuk if you are in the UK.

But yes, photo evidence of a crime or tort can definitely be used against you.


Title: [WA] Someone keeps pulling the fire alarm in our apartment building at night... is there any legal way of leaving the lease with a reduced penalty if this isn't handled? Or is it all up to the judgment of the leasing office?

Question:
I'm guessing the answer to this is probably a no, but thought I'd ask anyway just to weigh our options.

We live in a large apartment building in Seattle with three seperate towers. 3 out of the past 4 nights now, the fire alarm in our tower has gotten pulled ~11 pm. There have been rumors that it's an ex-resident or somebody's ex who clearly has access to the building, but they keep getting away before security can see anything--I have my own feelings about this, but I'm sure that it changes nothing legally speaking.

Nothing has been said by our leasing office (a nice "don't worry, there wasn't an actual fire any of the past 3 nights you all evacuated, we're working on figuring out how to avoid this going forward" might have been nice). I know I'm not a special snowflake but my fiancee and I both work early, and to make things even more fun, we have a 6 month old puppy who isn't exactly loving going into his crate every night only to be woken up by the scream of a fire alarm and then having to be carried down 6 flights of stairs with an even louder alarm going off.

I sent an email to the leasing office after this 3rd event asking what the deal is, and asking what our options are if this continues (i.e. moving to one of the other buildings that's not being targeted, clarification on how much leaving the lease would cost us). I haven't heard a response yet, but I was just curious if this could possibly change the agreed upon penalty in the lease--i.e. we could probably end up leaving for less of a penalty (or no penalty) if they can't figure out how to solve this issue and this continues for another week or, god forbid, even longer.

**TL;DR--** someone (likely someone in the apartment building) has pulled the fire alarm 3 of the past 4 nights. If this continues to happen night after night after night does this give us any legal recourse in terms of lessening or removing the penalty of potentially breaking the lease? Or, does the building have any real obligation to us as renters to make sure this stops, or is it just kinda "too bad so sad"?

Thank you for your time!

Answer:
 No, this isn't grounds to breach your lease.  The fire alarm is working properly and is being manually set off.  If they have reasonable security measures in place and aren't otherwise breaching a clause of your lease, you don't really have a claim unless this becomes and remains a frequent occurrence.

FWIW, they'll be motivated to stop this pretty quickly.  The fire department can start billing you for false alarms in many jurisdictions after the first 1-3 in a year.


Title: Soon to be ex-husband isn't getting a job.

Question:
Background: My soon to be ex and I are in the process of a divorce. We have a toddler. I have a lawyer, but they won't be able to talk until later and I'm freaking out a bit.

Current agreement: I have primary custody, my ex has visits twice a week for two hours, and an overnight on the weekend. He doesn't actually take the overnight on the weekend, instead he just sees him twice in the weekend. His is because he doesn't feel ready for an overnight yet, but he  wanted the option on paper. We also have a first right of refusal clause. So if either of us are gone for more than three hours, we have to offer the other person the child. This arrangement was working great! We don't get along at all, but baby was happy and visits were going okay. Baby is watched by grandma while we're both at work. We finished the custody portion of the divorce, but not the child support. We mutually agreed upon an amount he would give me, not much, but something to put away for baby. I didn't WANT child support, but my lawyer suggested that it's good to get since I make less and I could save it for baby's college fund or something.

Issue: My ex was fired for inappropriate behavior at work, and hasn't been able to get a job since. This wasn't an issue since I was on vacation anyways. Well, I went back to work this week and now my ex wants the baby everyday I'm at work, plus his scheduled visits.

This would be fine with me if my ex was a normal person. Usually, I'd say that a child should be with their parent because it's important for them to bond with dad as much as they bond with mom. I'm all for father's rights. However... my ex is crazy. He hit me while we were married, he's tried to have me fired, he's really unstable (I would go into more detail, but I don't want to be too specific and have him find this post). Don't get me wrong, I WANT baby to have a relationship with him! However, I want the majority of baby's life to be stable with just a sprinkle of crazy from his father. I don't want half of his life to be insane instability, alcoholism, emotional abuse, etc.

So, my ex has now formulated his master plan. He will have baby when I'm at work, thus establishing more custody, since his income is now below mine, I will pay him child support...

What on earth can I do? I feel like I'm at a complete loss. Our agreement dictates that I MUST offer him baby while I'm at work.... How is it fair for him to just sit at home and not work and not support baby?...

Edit: in Cali
Topic:
Custody Divorce and Family

Answer:
 You need to abide by the agreement you have, or ask the court to change it.  Talk to your lawyer and explain the situation, you may need to make a court request if you want your baby with your mom during the work days.

However, I don't think his plan is very likely to succeed in getting custody changed, because he will have to keep paying child support.  Even if he argues that he's been fired, you can argue back that his employability hasn't changed and he should have to work.  And if he tries to argue for a custody switch when he's behind on child support, you can bring that up, plus you can bring up all the other reasons he shouldn't be taking care of your daughter too much.


Title: My Landlord has turned off the hot water and unplugged all the large appliances in my house and threw out all the food and took the liquor in the fridge and freezer. What can I do? (NB, Canada)

Question:
My roommates and I are not living in the house consistently through the summer but will be in the house off and on. The House is in a student town and I'm pretty sure the landlord is trying to pocket the money from our hydro. We've already sent an email saying this is not acceptable and threatening to go to the rentalsmen if the issue isn't cleared up.

Any advice would be great!

Answer:
 Contact the mounties. They will ride in on their mooses and be your saviorAnswer #2: Contact the police via the non-emergency number regarding the theft of food and liquor.  If there's no evidence (security camera footage, admission from the landlord, etc) they may be limited in what they can do, but it's worth a try.

If you can't turn the hot water back on yourself, and the landlord refuses to comply, contact the [New Brunswick Residential Tenancies Tribunal](http://www.snb.ca/RTT-TLL/E/RTT-TLL_E.asp).

You may wish to get a cheap security camera that records anyone entering your suite with the time and date, so that you have evidence if your landlord enters illegally again.  In BC, you can provide the footage to the Residential Tenancy Branch, and they may allow you to change the locks.  NB probably has a similar law.

Is there anything to the story that we're missing?  I've had some crap landlords, but never had one unplug my fridge and help himself to my food.Answer #3: Did he/she tell you 24h in advance before walking into the house?


Title: I lost my job due to a false allegation and it has been ruining my life.

Question:
Hi /r/legaladvice

I was prompted by my professor to seek out legal advice and I thought I would start here. I will try to tell you my story as generally as possible.

I was an RA at my university. On homecoming night, I wrote up one of the residents in our building for being intoxicated and for the possession of alcohol. It was my first write up and I really was dreading it but I, of course, had to do it. After this write up, the student hit me, which I reported. The next day he threatened to sue me for writing him up (which he obviously couldn't do), so he decided to do the next best thing: accuse me of touching him inappropriately.

He used his best friend and his girlfriend as a "witness" to me sexually assaulting him. It absolutely did not happen, but the Residence Life at my school believed his claim and fired me. I tried to appeal it but this didn't work.

Since this allegation, I have been harassed on campus and it has been generally ruining my life. They posted an article in my school newspaper about the incident including identifiable information that made it obvious that it was me. This is all happening during an investigation that is supposedly still ongoing. I have been forcibly removed from my room and relocated into another room. I am now waiting for a conduct hearing with my school in order to determine if I will be punished further through my school. My family has been having financial issues due to my parents' recent divorce so I thought I would start here in order to try to figure out my next steps. I have tried to keep documentation of everything. I would be happy to provide further details of anything if you need it, but right now I am at a complete loss... what do I do?

Answer:
 You have been accused of a very serious crime.  You need to not talk to anyone about this, get a lawyer (using whatever means necessary), and do what your lawyer tells you to do.

Or you can cooperate with the university.

In either case, your future is basically in the hands of the university.  If you get a lawyer you might be expelled for not cooperating.  If you don't get a lawyer you could be steamrolled by (supposedly) false evidence.

Best of luck.


Title: (NM,USA) My employer refuses to give me any hours.

Question:
I was recently hired by a small business in New Mexico. I've been getting very minimal hours, but now they've completely taken me out of the schedule for no reason. I've never been late, never had any complaints against me or anything of the sort. There are several other people this has happened to recently. Is this illegal? They've lightly asked me if I'd 'like to resign' because they 'don't have enough hours for everyone' even though a select group of the employees is getting all the hours (30-40hours/week). I thought it was seniority at first, but I was the one who trained an employee who is now getting all the hours, so it's not that. This job is my main source of income and I think they just don't want to pay me unemployment. Any advice is appreciated!
EDIT: Forgot to add, they said that they would try to schedule me in if profits rise, but as of now I zero hours scheduled through the whole month of July.

Answer:
 You have been fired. Apply for unemployment.Answer #2: IANAL
Don't resign as that may affect your eligibility for unemployment.

Instead, file for unemployment citing constructive dismissal and the company's refusal to schedule you for work, cite the first week they refused to schedule you as your starting point.

Basically, by refusing to give you  hours the company has essentially fired you.  The company wants you to resign so they don't have to pay you unemployment.


Title: My dad is a famous singer and we both need some help!

Question:
My dad is a very famous singer in Croatia, and today we did some checking up on the views of his YouTube videos and some had over 10 million views.

Now all these are not official videos, and we'd like to make a channel that has legal rights to post these videos. We are very not informed on this stuff, but want to get it done.

What should our first steps be?

Answer: If he has a manager, an agent, and a lawyer, you should direct your concerns to them.


Title: I am a mechanic and recently set up a camera watching my toolbox. One mechanic is upset because he thinks I am invading his privacy.

Question:
Hi reddit. I work in a shop that has security cameras, but none of the cameras cover the small area where my toolbox is. Many days I would come in and could tell someone has been using my toolbox as a work bench (which is a big no no in the mechanic world) The toolbox by itself is worth $7,000 so when people disrespect my property over and over again it really got under my skin. I talked to the manager before putting up the camera and he said it was a great idea. I set up the camera not to take legal action but just to see who is the culprit so I could confront them myself. Now a single mechanic has gotten butthurt because he thinks its an invasion of his privacy (even though he signed a contract to work under video surveillance before getting the job) the camera is not running audio and I am not interested in what he is or isnt doing, unless of course he is the one who has been disrespecting my investment. He has gone to the manager saying he will try to take legal action if I dont take the camera down. I am not worried at all about this as again I am not using the camera to spy on him he just happens to be in frame alot of the time. I searched on google for an hour to find any similar occurrences but to no avail. Could anybody tell me if he has any grounds to demand I take down the camera, or am I correct in the fact that he is already on camera in the shop no matter what and should know that. The state is Maryland. Thanks in advance!
Topic:
Other Civil Matters

Answer:
 Well I think we know who was using your toolbox.Answer #2: > the camera is not running audio

Good since it's Maryland.

> I talked to the manager before putting up the camera and he said it was a great idea.

Sounds like you're fine. If there's a way to move its position to make the co-worker happier, you might want to try, but he has no grounds for anything here.Answer #3: He has no grounds. Surveillance laws allow people to record video of anything in the public where people do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy so long as it is not recorded in an invasive manner (like upskirt photos). Some states specify additional areas, like hotel rooms, but none specifically apply to shops. If your shop is public, then there really isn't anything further you need to protect yourself. If your shop is private, then all you need is permission from the property owner, which you already have.

What this person probably believes is that since Maryland in an all-party consent state you need his permission to record him. However, this only applies if you are recording a conversation he has. Since your camera has no audio, it will not violate this law. Answer #4: im going to go out on a limb here and say he was the one stealing your tools. Answer #5: Your in the clear. What brand is your toolbox ? $ 7k ?   Love to see a pic of it.


Title: [CA] A Friend's Car Was Stolen & Impounded The Impound Fee Is $700...

Question:
Someone I know had their car stolen, the impound fee is $700. The family can't afford that. It's their only car. Is there any recourse or anything they can do to get it out cheaper?

They're trying to raise the money/borrow money to get it out, but I would think with a stolen car the impound fees would be waived or am I wrong? This is occurring in Davis, California.

Answer:
 Since the car was stolen, it may be worth your friend contacting their car insurance company to see if they will pay the impound fees. I can't guarantee they will, though.Answer #2: They are on their own for getting it out.

But once they do, they can sue the suspect for the amount that it cost, or see if the state's victim assistance program can help them out...


Title: Can my employer fire me for recovering at home?

Answer: Elective cosmetic surgery isn't a thing employers have to accommodate for. Good news is there is unemployment and a lot of server positions out there.


Title: Landlord is dictating how often I can have guests over.

Question:
I am in Washington state, and renting a townhouse with the landlord in the unit right next to me. I have 2 children, and I had my friend coming over to babysit them at my place while my wife and I were both at work. On days where we both had to be at work early, we would have her spend the night previous so that she was already there.

My landlord decided that she must be homeless (which she isn't, she is renting a place in the next town over) and stated that she can only visit 4 days a month. He even counts her picking up kids or dropping them off as a visit.

Is he allowed to dictate who I can have visit me? It makes me feel as though I can't have anyone over or he will evict me.

Answer:
>Is he allowed to dictate who I can have visit me?

Dear God, no. Your landlord can only control who you have over to the extent that they do not morph into tenants (some landlords put a max on guests at 2 weeks for example) This may be bordering on harassment, your babysitter staying the night to help you out is none of her business.Answer #2: NAL - former landlord though. No, he has no right whatsoever to do that. Also you have rights as a tenant, you can't be evicted for having a sitterAnswer #3: This is definitely not legal for him to be doing.Answer #4: Check your lease for number of nights guests are allowed to stay over. Whilst your landlord does sound like a nosey arsehole, he may be concerned about guests obtaining tenant status (not that this excuses his behaviour).


Title: Company threatening to file criminal charges against me

Question:
I got a job with a security company but quit after working 32 hours with them.

I didn't show up because they wouldn't disclose with me when I get paid.

They demanded time sheets and DAR (daily activity report) and if I didn't do it charges would be filed.

I mentioned that it was illegal to do so and I got a text from another company rep who threatened to file a class b misdemeanor theft charge for the uniforms and that the police would come and arrest me.

He called me a moron and said "blocked!" after I informed him that I called their local police station and told them the officer said if someone gives you a uniform it is not theft, and it is a civil matter. He also said it would not be a class b misdemeanor.

So I got a slip in my mailbox saying I had to pick up a certified letter from the company.

They threatened me in writing as a 'notice of demand- return of property'

Saying I owed $140 for a jacket,  pants, polo, and a polyester button down and that if I didn't do it in 72 hours criminal class b misdemeanor theft charges would be filed, and that they were going to file a complaint to the Texas private security part of the DPS to have my private security license revoked. They also sent a copy of where I signed for the uniforms.

I called the company and explained to the lady what was going on and that I wanted to speak to a manager. She asked me who I was and told her.
She said they had a right to file criminal theft charges and that it was theft.

I'm not doing it. I can't find the uniforms anyway.

I'm going to be filing a wage claim against them to the Texas Workforce Commission and file a complaint to the DPS because I'm pretty sure threatening someone like they did in writing is illegal in the state of Texas.

What do y'all think I should do?

Edit-

I talked to the receptionist. I asked her to deduct it from my checkand because the uniforms were misplaced. she said there was no timesheets or dar so they won't pay me as there is no check.

She then said if I don't give them the uniforms they will have the police arrest me and then hung up on me.

Edit 2-

So far this what has happened and a timeline of events

Several weeks ago:
*I quit.

*got text from company rep asking to turn timesheet and dar in or charges will be filed.

*another company rep texted me stating they would charge me with criminal theft charges. And that they would file a complaint to the DPS and have my pocket card taken.

2 days ago

*recieve letter from the company stating that they are demanding the property back or class b misdemeanor theft charges would be filed.

Today

*I call them and they state that there were no timesheets or dar so no check. She also divulged that they lost the site because of that, which sounds ridiculous. Nobody would do that over a dar. She threatens me with criminal charges even after I advise that they were misplaced and I was more than happy to take a deduction.

*I call DPS. They say to call my local police department and that they can't take my card over that.

*I call local police and they say it's a civil issue, since someone gave me the uniforms it is not theft per the state of Texas. They also said to keep all records of my correspondence with them which I have been doing since the day it happened just in case.

*I send an email on their contact email from their contact us on their site requesting anything I can use to authorize a deduction on my check to pay for the uniforms in question.

That's it so far.

And to those saying I'm a lying POS. Believe what you want but I have a rather large family and clothing goes missing quite a bit with so much laundry.

Either way you want to paint me as pos or not they should be willing to accept a deduction from my check.

Answer:
 I think you should stop being stubborn about it and give back the uniform and then move on with your life because it isn't going to be worth getting harassed and dragged into a court room over $140.Answer #2: You should give them the uniform or the $140.

They should pay you.

These are not exclusive. Answer #3: You should mail them back the uniform.


Title: Parent spending child’s money

Question:
My friend had a job, and her mother would take half of the money to put away in savings. Then one day she asked her mom for access to the savings so she could buy a new phone. Her mother said “You don’t have any money” and told her she had been spending the money on cat food and cat litter because “it’s your cat”.

My friend was 16 at the time and is now 17. Is it legal for a parent to do that?

Answer: Yes.  In all jurisdictions that I am aware of , a parent can control (and take) a minor child's money.


Title: Being harassed/stalked in online game. What can I do?

Question:
These take place in BC (Canada), Kentucky, and Massachusetts.

The game is based in England.

4 months ago I (23/Male) joined a clan in the game "RuneScape" with my friend (21/Female) and after a while we quit it because someone in the clan found out real life info about us (name/emails/snapchats).  This bugged me a lot because I was stalked hardcore in college by a girl (different story) so I have a huge paranoia of being stalked.

After we left, they harassed us for about 1 month, they found pictures of me and my family through facebook, which I have now deactivated, they found pictures of my female friend and have made multiple attempts to add my family members on facebook.  After a month or so of this, the harassment/stalking died down and not until about 1 week ago they started up again.  The stalking has gotten worse.  One of the clan members posed as a real life friend of mine and messaged an ACTUAL real life friend of mine and got the exact area/city that I live in.  They added my female game friend yesterday and tried the same thing (posed as a real life friend of mine) and asked for my car make/model.

**In total they have:**

**Posted my real life name all over the internet.**

**Posted my real life living location all over the internet.**

**Posted real pictures of me and my family over the internet.**

**Posted my work email and snapchat on the internet.**

**Posed as my real life friends to get info out of people**

**Found out where I live.**

**Asked what kind of car I drive.**

**Posted said female friend's name/university on the internet.**

**Posted pictures of said female friend on the internet.**

**Found said female friend's boyfriends facebook.**

**Constantly harassed both of us in the game by joining our new clans/friends chats and causing trouble/spreading lies.**

Already contacted Jagex (owners of Runescape) multiple times, they are of no help.

I went to local police today and they were no help.  Is there anything I can do?

Answer:
 Report them to the runescap mods/admins or whatever they're called for runescape.  That's about it.

Let's face it, your name, living location, pictures, email, snapchat aren't private personal information, and that stuff was already on the internet to begin with.  You got dox'd in runescape.

Edit to your edit:  Since you said you already contacted the owners of runescape and they won't do anything, that means the only 2 things left you can do are 1) deal with it, or 2) stop playing runescape.


Title: (NJ) Rude and annoying neighbors will not leave us alone.

Question:
Hello r/legaladvice.

**Description:** My friends and I are college students. We live in a house- there are 11 of us. The house is owned by a religious organization (catholic), and we are, by nature, religious. We all pay rent. We live in a very residential neighborhood, and our house is built in the center of a massive lot. The edges of the lot are lined with single family homes. So our neighbors' backyards are fenced off, but border our property 360 degrees around us.

**Note**:
I will honestly put forth right now- we are NOT a rowdy bunch. We are NOT like a frat. We do not drink, we do not host parties nightly. I think we are pretty good neighbors. We are all great students who care more about our grades and each other than anything else. We maybe have one religious-themed event every other week, that at max, draws no more than 30 additional people. We fit everyone inside. We never blast music. We pull out of the driveway slowly.

**Problem**:
Some of our neighbors hate us. We dont know why, and it sucks. Before we owned the house, religious brothers (lay) lived here. We are always respectful, kind, and courteous. We've shoveled their paths when it snows, picked up their trash after raccoons have gotten in...  the list of ways we've been courteous can go on and on. We have politely knocked on their doors before: explaining who we are, what we're about, and how we promise to be good neighbors. Our responses have been curt to friendly for the most part... EXCEPT, one neighbor. Its a young family of 3, and they hate us. They call the police on us every chance we get. When we knocked on their door, the wife answered and treated us like shit. Talking about how we "send our girls home at 3am after scoring" (NEVER happens. ever.) and how "were trying to play the "good neighbor" persona" and that it "wont work with us"

Heres an example from 15 minutes ago. We had a small get-together with our friends, no more than 15 guys came over and weve been pretty quiet. Due to the size, two of the guys that lived in our house parked their cars on our side lawn to allow our guests easier access to their vehicles. We discovered tonight that our town has an ordinance against parking on your front and/or side lawn, because the police showed up 15 minutes ago. They explained they were called by neighbors (i guess cause they noticed we parked on our own lawn and knew they could get us), and he was in the process of writing tickets for the two cars when we moved them. He did not finish writing the tickets and left, warning if he had to come back that we WOULD be ticketed (i dont know what for, though).

For the past 2 years we have had similar incidents: we do something they dont like>>>>they call the police. A few months ago they called them 3 times on us in an hour, the third time they arrived and told the neighbors to stop calling them, and that we arent doing anything wrong.

I wish they didn't hate us, but they do. We are trying to approach them with the whole "kill 'em with kindness" concept- but its starting to really bother us. We're just trying to exist in peace. Last year they went around to all the houses that border us trying to get signatures for a petition to evict us- which was met with a variety of responses. our favorite response were from our gay neighbors (go figure), who think we are very kind and that the neighbors that hate us are being ridiculous. We've had the gay couple over several times for dinner, and are quite close with them now. (who would think kindness like this exists, right?)

**So, my question**:

My gut feeling is that there is nothing we can do... But- is there anything we can do that will result in progress? We will always be kind to them- but we don't want to be treated like shit. Any advice?

Answer:
 Just ignore them Answer #2: Best thing you can do is keep a record of every single time the police are called.  Then go down to the police station and ask what they can do about someone using police resources to harass you.

Not strictly a legal solution, but the police tend not to like people wasting their time.Answer #3: Pray for them.Answer #4: Fight fire with fire. Learn some of the more obnoxious ordinances your town has, make sure you report the infractions whenever they occur. Keep your own nose clean.Answer #5: Eventually the police will stop caring, and you could possibly go for libel. Or they will be hit with wasting city resources (that's it for my area at least). Or they get bored. Eventually, something will happen


Title: [NC] Just married 6 months ago now want a divorce. Can this be easy?

Question: I reside in North Carolina. I have been dating this girl for 5 years total and got married this past October. Just last weekend she said she had a confession and that while we were dating about 3 years ago she had cheated on me with someone. To be honest I can't trust her and don't want to continue this relationship. I bought a house while we were engaged but didn't put her name on it. She doesn't have access to any of my bank accounts (unless I die) and I just want to know my options. I really don't want to throw hundreds of dollars at a lawyer if I don't have to and I'm hoping that since the marriage is so new (legally) this can be easily corrected?

Answer: You start by living apart for a year and not doing it with each other.


Title: St George, GA. Getting married tomorrow. Can I change my first name while I'm there as well?

Question: Title says all. I'm getting married tomorrow and dislike my first name. While I'm at the courthouse tomorrow (courthouse marriage), can I also change my first name?

Answer: Yes you can. You just have to let them know that's your intention so they can give you the right form.


Title: Mother lives in apartment with no drinking water

Question: My mother rents a apartment outside of city limits.  The apartment uses well water to provide my mother water to use for her needs.  The last couple of months she has had to buy her own drinking water for drinking and cooking as she was told by her land lord that there is a problem with the well that is causing the water to become undrinkable. He also mentioned that the well could be repaired or upgraded to allow the production of drinkable water but did not give a time table on this.  What legal action can my mother take to get drinkable water in her apartment again?

Answer: What state?  What sort of circumstance has poisoned the well?  Both of these will make a huge difference to your resolution.Answer #2: Sounds like somebody's poisoned the waterhole.


Title: Can I legally move out of my parent's house without their consent if I'm 18? I'm in Pakistan.

Question:
I know the answer is probably a yes, but in Pakistan, things are a bit unclear so I just want to make sure. I couldn't find anything online about this so I'm asking you guys.
Topic:
Non-US

Answer:
 It is unlikely that you will find any experts in Pakistani law on this sub. You might want to check with some local attorneys.

If you were in the US, at 18 you are a legal adult (in most states) and can do whatever you choose. In Pakistan, I legitimately have no idea.


Title: University Sanctions

Question:
 My university is sanctioning me to community service and a correctional night class due to repeated noise complaints by a neighbor saying we are yelling too loud in the backyard. Keep in mind this guy lives under a quarter of a mile from a major college campus in the city of Philadelphia, but is somehow surprised by college parties. Police have been called over six times, usually multiple times a night and we've never been charged with anything. Police always say they don't hear anything and leave. People entering or leaving the party naturally generate noise, but the "party" is downstairs and the music is not able to be heard outside the home from any distance. The school called us in to talk about the parties and when I mentioned the law below, they said and I quote, "We're not going to go tit for tat with you" and then sanctioned us. Additionally, I live off campus and lease from a landlord who has nothing to do with the school. Any ideas for recourse? Would a lawyer be able to assist with getting these sanctions lifted or getting this neighbor to back off?

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Background:

(16) *Unamplified Human Voice.* Human vocal sound that is not amplified by any mechanical or electronic means.

Source: [§ 10-402.  Definitions.](http://library.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Pennsylvania/philadelphia_pa/title10regulationofindividualconductanda/chapter10-400noiseandexcessivevibration?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:philadelphia_pa$anc=JD_10-402)

(2)   *Sound From Residential Properties.* No person shall create or cause, or permit the creation of, sound originating from a residential property audible at a distance greater than one hundred feet from the property boundary or that exceeds 3 decibels above background level measured beyond the property boundary **except for the following:**

      (a)   the operation of lawn maintenance equipment between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., provided the equipment is functioning within manufacturer's specifications and with sound-reducing equipment in use and in proper operating condition;

      (b)   sound originating from an air conditioning or refrigeration unit or system; sound from such a source shall not exceed:

         (i)   5 decibels above background level measured at the property boundary of the nearest occupied residential property;

         (ii)   10 decibels above background level measured at the property boundary of the nearest occupied non-residential property;

      (c)   sound from animals, to which the restrictions of paragraph (6) apply; and

**(d)   the unamplified human voice.**

Source: [§ 10-403.  Prohibited Conduct.](http://library.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Pennsylvania/philadelphia_pa/title10regulationofindividualconductanda/chapter10-400noiseandexcessivevibration?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:philadelphia_pa$anc=JD_10-403)

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*I tried posting this thread in offtopic due to this being a relatively small matter, but the thread was locked and I was instructed to post here.*

Answer:
 Your school can enforce their own code of conduct as they see fit. Your recourse is within that system. Though note that your arguments about what the law may allow likely aren’t relevant in that context.

A lawyer may help you within the university discipline system but cannot compel the school to see things differently.

Nor can a lawyer stop a private citizen from reporting concerns to the police or the university. Answer #2: Legal citations aren’t really relevant here; your university can establish and enforce its own code of conduct, broadly speaking. My idea for your legal recourse is to stop having raucous parties.


Title: I wrote a short story loosely based off something that happened in real life. Could the real-life person sue me?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 You should change the name of the company as a best practice, even if the scenario and the technology are exactly the same.

Think of how SVU does its "straight from the headlines" stories, for example.

/publisher


Title: Landlord says moving in for personal use but then doesn't

Question:
I live in Ontario, Canada.

I signed a one-year lease to rent a house. After the one year was up, we heard from the neighbours that our landlord would likely be returning soon (she is in Australia "finding herself" or something). This was news to us as we were never told she had any plans to move back in. We emailed her (the landlord) and asked her when she was intending to return from her trip and move back in. She said responded in email "March at the earliest" but she could "possibly extend it". This was probably in June, about 13 months after we rented the place.

We've got a young daughter and we have to make plans with respect to her schooling, so we start looking for another place. I cash out my RRSP and we buy a condo nearby. Now we get contacted by a real estate agent who wants to take pictures of the place so the landlord can throw it back up on the market. We asked the real estate agent why it's going back on the market when the landlord intends to move back in in \~4 months, and he says she doesn't intend to. She's extending her stay, and there must have been some kind of misunderstanding.

I have it in writing--from the landlord--that she intended to move back in, and that is the whole reason we had to seek out another place to live. Under Ontario law, if an landlord says they are moving back in for personal use they owe the tenant 1 months rent in compensation. Am I owed that? Also, I'm pretty sure you can't say your going to move back in, get us to find another place and then change your mind after we do. Oh, and she's increased the rent on the property as well, which makes it seem even more suspicious.

Answer: If the landlord gives you actual notice to over based on them moving back in your concerns may apply but it sounds like the owner told you they'd be moving back in maybe like 4 months and you chose to find a new place rather than wait for them to tell you that you had to move.


Title: 24 Hour Fitness charged me $390.00 after I signed a cancellation document.

Question:
U.S

I cancelled my membership back in March of 2017, and have been billed every month since then. They refuse to refund unless I can provide proof that I moved. Nowhere in the document or in the discussion was there any mention of requiring proof of moving. What can I do? They have proof that I canceled my membership in March and we agree on that, yet they have continued to bill me. I was told in person upon signing the document that the billing would stop immediately. Is there anything I can do?

Answer:
 How are they billing you?  credit card?  call the credit card company / bank and report fraud.  Otherwise, if it's just invoices tell them to F off and read up on debt collection.  Consider writing them using the forms provided by the CFPB.

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/debt-collection/


Title: I saw someone die and have his organs put in coolers at the hospital because they didn’t close the door in the trauma room. Is this legal?

Question: As the title suggests, I saw something completely horrific. I was in the ER and they were out of triage rooms, so they put my bed in a Hall right across from trauma. I watched them start and end resuscitation and was shaken, so I closed my eyes and took a nap... the door was open because all the med students were observing the scene, which I understand is a necessary part of training. I felt selfish saying something and I was obviously glad it was over. I woke up from my nap about ten minutes later, sat up, and watched as a doctor placed an organ into a large red cooler. I am honestly mildly-very traumatized. I began crying and grabbed a nurse and said I wasn’t trying to make this about me but I need to be moved. She was totally understanding and apologetic. I did not sign up to see that and I can’t get that image out of my mind. I know doctors and nurses see that stuff all the time but, to be honest, it’s why I could never handle a job in medicine. To someone who isn’t a medical practitioner it feels to me like seeing someone jump off a building or shot. It was two weeks ago and, still, whenever my mind is even remotely still I flash back to it. Is it legal for them to have subjected me to that? I’m not trying to sue anyone- I know they are saving lives and teaching others how to and I know that man died and his family is far more traumatized than I. I just feel like someone needs to be held responsible for this oversight. What can I do?

Answer:
 In order for something to be illegal, the legislators of your undisclosed location would need to write a law making the behavior illegal.

It's unlikely that such a law exists.  "Hospital staff must make sure to close doors to prevent other patients from seeing disturbing procedures" is not the kind of thing that would be written into law.

It very well could be against hospital policy, though. Report what happened to the hospital.  If it's against hospital policy, the people who violated may be disciplined.  If it's not, maybe they will make it so, and/or provide education to their staff.Answer #2: A hospital has no duty to prevent you from seeing someone die.


Title: Girlfriend had a mental health crisis and boss told another coworker?

Question: [deleted]

Answer: None and nothing. There's no privacy requirement here.


Title: Father of my kids keeps on delaying court date for partial custody indefinitely. He's completely keeping me out of their lives. What can I do??

Question:
Hello Reddit , and thank you for taking the time to read my story.

Throwaway my obvious reasons. I have two kids. A daughter who is 8 and a son that is 5.  When I gave birth to the both of them, I was staying with him, because I didn't have a place to stay myself. As time went on, things went South and we ended up not being able to be in a relationship with each other.  Ever since then, I have been trying to get partial custody because I have a place and would like to see my kids. However, they keep on delaying indefinitely,  because the grandfather has a terminal illness and they're in the grieving process currently. Recently, the father officially has passed, may he rest in peace, and now they're requesting even more time. What can I do? Before they were requesting time because he was very ill, and now they're requesting more time because he died.

The FOMK isn't even letting me see the kids in any shape or form. They're doing whatever they can to keep me out of the kids life and that's completely unfair. I don't even know what school my youngest son goes to because he hides everything regarding them from me.

I have tried to get partial custody. Filed for child support. What can I do Reddit? Is there anything I can do to stop them from delaying indefinitely like they have been?

Also, his aunt is an attorney and is helping them through the process. What can I do Reddit?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much for reading.

Answer: This is a situation where you need a lawyer, not reddit.  Call a family attorney, they surely (as long as you're telling us the truth and there aren't other complications) will be able to get a birth mother visitation rights very quickly.


Title: Own a house with my (now ex) girlfriend. What are my rights?

Question:
Location is NC.

Basically, she paid the down payment on the house, and we financed everything under both of our names (mortgage and deed are in both names as well.)  Flash forward 6 months later, and we are no longer together.  I have moved out and currently living with a friend, but I was curious what my rights are.  Could I require that she sell it?  Am I able to recoup all mortgage payments while I lived there?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Topic:
Real Estate law

Answer:
 > Could I require that she sell it?

Yep. Petition for Partition via Sell. Court will order property sold. You will lose money in the end.

> Am I able to recoup all mortgage payments while I lived there?

Why do you think thats a reasonable/fair result? Of course not.


Title: [Texas] Advice on an international multi-million dollar deal.

Question:
I have been approached by a PR/Marketing firm in México to conduct a deal between a two soccer teams; one is purchasing the rights to a player from the other. Recently there has been a so called tax reform in México and the team will end up paying way more in taxes to make the trade happen than in previous years. They wish to avoid paying taxes in México.

The company that approached me wants my company in the US to invoice "Team A" for US$4.5 million. Once they wire the money and it clears with my bank I am supposed to then pay "Team B" to purchase the rights of their player. Once my company owns these rights I am supposed to "gift" them back to "Team A". A portion of the US$4.5 million will go to pay out commissions to all the facilitators of this deal, including my company.

My company gets $20k to do this.

Is this
1- Legal?
2- Worth it?
3- Scam?

Will I get in fiscal trouble?

They want to make this happen on Tuesday. I run a small media/film company and by small, I mean it is just me. My business doesn't generate anywhere near this amount of money. I am worried that it could raise big red flags to some government agency. I do not want to break the law.

Any advice is more than welcome!

Answer:
 This sounds like every other internet scam.

If you are moving that much money, you can afford an attorney


Title: (NV) I think my friend is being discriminated against for his disability at his job. Does he have a case?

Question:
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Backstory: Friend has been diagnosed by a psychiatrist for PTSD, chronic depression, and panic disorder. Months ago, a colleague had accidentally hit him on the back of the head, which had sent him into a PTSD attack. The person didn't know that my friend has PTSD, and he fought for them not to get fired, which they didn't. This happened in front of the entire office.

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A little less than a month ago, he had applied for a promotion to a team lead. Instead, he was moved laterally. He was fine with it for the time being, until today. He asked his supervisor why he hadn't gotten the promotion, as he knows he's more than qualified for it, and is from what I've seen, a great employee who's never late, never written up, etc. My friend was recording the audio for the conversation, when his supervisor told him the reason: " Everybody was saying you were drama and not to put you into a lead position ."

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We both feel like this is a clear case of discrimination, but I'm no legal expert and know very little about anti-discrimination law. Would my friend have a decent case here?

Answer:
 Based on the information in your post, this isn't unlawful discrimination. Your friend wasn't passed over for the promotion because of his PTSD, depression, or panic disorder; he was passed over because he has a reputation in the workplace for causing drama.

The fact that his disabilities might have contributed to him being perceived as "dramatic" doesn't really matter. He's still not being passed over solely because he has disabilities or because of stereotypes or assumptions being made about him due to those disabilities. He's being passed over because the common perception of his behavior


Title: [UK] Guy pops up on my email, saying I owe him Money. Says he'll track me down. A week later, I get an email saying 'Found you'.

Question:
Apprarently I owe this guy money. He's not the first person to pop up in my emails saying that I do. Long story short, turns out someone set up a paypal account in my name and been conning people into getting tips for betting.

He's been threatening me, saying he'll come after me. As it's not about the money anymore. I've not done anything wrong. A week later I get an email from him saying "found you.". Think he means on social media. But I locked everything down as soon as he made contact just to be sure.

Don't know what to do.

Answer:
 r/legaladviceUK might also be helpfull to post, but locking everything down on social media is a good idea in general and I probably would contact paypal about this as well.Answer #2: Ask him who he found cause you are looking at suing the guy that set up the PayPal for identity thief.  Answer #3: > turns out someone set up a paypal account in my name and been conning people into getting tips for betting

What makes you think it is identify theft? Plenty of people have the same names on accounts. Did they use your bank account or address?Answer #4: I agree with everyone on here that is basically telling you to become an internet/social media ghost and to contact PayPal about the fraud. Now, this guy doesn't sound very friendly. I'm unfamiliar with UK laws and regulations, do you have any legal means of self-protection/defense, like a CCW permit? Just in case he actually found literally you, I would hope that you'd have the right to keep yourself out of harm's way.Answer #5: If he's threatening you, it may be time to involve the police. Bot sure how that works in the UK but I assume paper trails are useful most places.


Title: Asking for my sister who is dating a possibly relapsed drug addict.

Question:
My sister (28) had a boyfriend (29) who is a drug addict, but he had (supposedly) been clean for six years.  They've been together for three.  She confided that she thinks he might have relapsed, but we don't know for sure.  Honestly, in the last three months he's been a toxic abusive mess and I've pleaded with her to leave him, because I was never convinced he was clean.

Anyway, she's a nurse.  My mother is afraid that if they go somewhere and he drives, that he could get pulled over, and if drugs are found in the car, she would be arrested too, and she would lose her license and her career.

I know this is hypothetical, I'm sorry.  We're in TN.  Could she be arrested for just being in the car if he has drugs?

Answer:
 > Could she be arrested for just being in the car if he has drugs?

Yes. Constructive possession is a thing.


Title: (Nevada/Las Vegas) "Hand washed" carwash damaged vehicle, owner of business has history of denying damages.

Question:
So I'll start with saying I usually hand wash my own car and took it to this establishment only because I received free washes as a gift from my wife.

I took my brand new SUV (<9 months ownership) to a hand wash place that has done a decent job before. Now the place has an old Chevron type of car wash drive in without the automated machines inside and have people washing the cars inside that same bay with power washers. When I drove into the lane, not entering the bay, I stopped and put my handbrake as I always do when I park (my vehicle was the first vehicle in the lane awaiting the bay to clear of the previous vehicle). Got out with my family and waited in the front of the business.

As we're waiting I hear tires screeching as if someone floored the accelerator. The first thing I hear out of the employees nearby is "Does that guy have a license?". Sounded as a joke at first but now seems like more of a red flag (Red Flag #1). I will point out that no sound of collision or panic from the employees that had the vehicle in their view had occurred.

It exits the bay and goes into a covered parking space to be dried, detailed and vacuumed. I look over and see whoever is driving is having a very hard time parking into the spot due to the closeness of the supports holding the covering up. Driver ends up pulling out, gets out and allows another employee to finish parking the car. He walks up towards the front of the building and says that he can't park it due to the size of the vehicle (Red Flag #2). When the vehicle was finished I walked up to take possession of the vehicle (parked on the opposite side of the building) and one of their employees was crouching down towards the front left wheel cleaning it. I checked out the inside and get them to vacuum up a bit more. When they were done I brought the vehicle to the front of the business to get my family inside that same employee followed the vehicle to the spot and was cleaning that same wheel (Red Flag #3). Having been outside with the 105° weather and kids we quickly got the kids inside, gave a tip to the employee then took off.

When I got home I got surprised by the right hand side mirror scratched, driver's door scratched and the front left bumper, front left quarter panel and over-fender all scratched where they all join.

Looking at the reviews from the last 3 months, this is not the first time this type of damage has occured. From what I've read on the reviews talking about other damages and heard from the manager when I called to discuss the damage I found, the owner has sole access to the CCTV feed and has denied damages occurred in prior cases.

I would like to discuss the matter with the owner about what happened as well as being able to view the feed. The manager also said the owner was going to be out of town for about a week and a half which was also said in the reviews regarding damage.

How should I deal with this situation?

Edit: I have called the non-emergency line and was told it was a civil matter.

Answer: Call your insurance.   It would probably be covered under a comprehensive claim.


Title: Neighbors with 21 dogs running a noncommercial kennel in a residential location accepting donations to treat dogs. Is this legal?

Question: My neighbor has 21 dogs that bark constantly. She pled guilty in court for the dogs running loose and the barking and was fined $280. For some reason, people are allowed to run kennels from their home as long as they are not profiting. She recently put up a $1500 donation pool to treat the dogs. She has received money. Is this legal? And the dogs continue to bark even after the court hearing.

Answer:
 >My neighbor has 21 dogs that bark constantly.

Maybe she's training them to salute a foreign dognitary?

What jurisdiction are you in?

>She recently put up a $1500 donation pool to treat the dogs. She has received money. Is this legal?

It's legal to ask people to give you money for things, if the things are legal and you actually use the money to do those things. Sure. If she keeps the money for herself there could be problems, but proving that might be hard.


Title: High school students turning my neighborhood into a parking lot, is there anything I can do?

Question:
I live across the street from a high school. The school has parking passes you can buy to use the lots on campus. A good number of students, however, would prefer not to pay and instead park in my neighborhood. They line the streets, parking end to end. I park in front of my house and my parents park in the driveway. There have been numerous occasions when I have come home and they are parked in front of my house leaving me no place to park myself. They have parked so close to our driveway that my dad has to spend 5 minutes maneuvering back and forth to get out onto the street. I've called the school and they've made several announcements but they can't punish the individual students because they don't know who actually owns the cars. I've left notes, but they don't seem to care. I've called the police but they tell me they can't do anything because they're technically parked legally. I live in Texas, is there anything I can do to stop these kids from parking all around my house?

EDIT: Thank you all so much for your help! I will be asking around the neighborhood to see if anyone is having the same problems. I live on the corner, so my family has more space around our house than others, and my neighbors are probably suffering a lot more than I am. Maybe we can get the city or the school to do something that way. Honestly I don't mind them parking along the street because I understand it sucks to buy a parking pass, and they are kind of expensive. My problem is when my family can't get out of our own driveway or when I have to park halfway down the block when I get home because some kid is in the way. I also forgot to mention they have parked in front of our mailbox a few times, causing the mailman to just... not deliver our mail. I looked into the specific laws on my city's website and found that they are a little different than Texas laws. If the cars are within three feet of our driveway without our permission they can be ticketed. They've also been parking way too close to the stop sign in front of my house, so that's a problem, too. It might make me an asshole but I will be calling the police on anyone parked within three feet of our driveway, because it's getting a little ridiculous. Again, thank you all for your help.

Answer:
 a) You can petition the city to change the parking rules on your street to make it short term parking or require a permit

b) Keep pressuring the school.  They CAN find out who parks there, they just don't want to.  All it takes is a school official with a camera, waiting on the street when class lets outAnswer #2: You have no special rights to on-street parking in front of your house, but your town probably has a law about how close you can park to a driveway. If you complain (politely) to the town enough they might step up enforcement or even put up signs saying "no parking within [X] of driveway". Answer #3: Just a different data point - at my kids' high school, there is the exact situation you describe: students parking all over the neighborhood.  However, it's not because they don't want to buy a parking permit.  Rather, the spaces are so limited that only seniors can buy year-round spaces.  Juniors can buy spaces for 2/3 of the school year.  Sophomores are completely SOL.  They'd all love their own reserved spaces, it's just that there aren't enough, and without something ugly in the neighborhood like a parking garage, that's not likely to change.  Answer #4: There are built-up areas that enact permit parking for residents only--that's something you could explore, too.Answer #5: Parking on the street is generally legal.


Title: Sister In Law's Boyfriend Beat her causing baby to die.

Question:
So my sister in law (Wife's sister) has been dating an idiot for some time, probably because she is one as well.
We've disconnected from that side of their family, but we found out over the weekend (since it just happened) that she was beaten by this guy again and today/last night she lost her baby (23 weeks in the womb).

My brother in Law was asking/implying they should charge him with something, but the Mother in Law "Doesn't want to talk about it." for some reason.
We've all implored this girl to get away from this guy, but she won't and keeps going back to him even though things like this happen a lot, she even goes as far as throwing the rest of her family under the bus for this guy and his family.

my question is, is there any thing any of us can do, or will she directly have to charge him with this? It's in Oklahoma USA, if that matters at all.

I'm not a fan of either of them, but I don't want a baby killer walking around free, with no ramifications.

Tl;dr- Sister in Law's druggy boyfriend beat her, causing her to lose her baby 23 weeks pregnant, no one wants to even talk about pressing charges, can anyone else do it, or does it have to be the sister in law?

Answer:
 It is possible for the DA and police to move ahead with investigations and charges without the *victim's* cooperation but it is much more difficult to do. If the *victim* is not yet ready to face her abuser and cooperate with police/prosecution it may not be possible to collect enough evidence for charges, let alone a conviction.

And I keep stressing the word *victim* here, because your SIL is in an abusive relationship and everything she's doing -staying with her abuser, making excuses for him, protecting him from consequences of his actions, and so on - is *exceedingly* common behavior among victims of domestic violence. If she gets support and help she may one day be a survivor, but right now she's a victim. Not an idiot.


Title: What can happen if caught looking around an abandoned building

Question:
Currently live in the UK, and have an interest in looking around old abandoned places, but have yet to, I fear some sort of penalty. It would be strictly a look around, no intended damage or theft.
thanks.

Answer:
 If UK law is even a teensy bit like law in the US (and it is), the consequences could vary from (a) being told by a very cross police officer or security guard to bugger off, to (b) catching a trespassing charge.

You could also be stabbed by a hobo, so there's that.


Title: [DC] Sketchy landlord wants me to fill out a legally binding google docs survey

Question:
I recently stumbled upon a posting of a beautiful apartment that seems too good to be true. The guy claiming to be the landlord sent me a google form asking for information about my current address, employer history, ETC. Nothing that isn't on my LinkedIn page (aside from my address).

There is a legal disclosure (link) at the end that I am a bit concerned about because my scam-senses are tingling. Anything here that could get me in a tough spot, or something I should be concerned about?

https://imgur.com/a/VynHrM4

The information he's asking for is: Desired Move-In Date, Length of lease, Applicant Name(s), Phone #, Current Address, Employer Information, Past Convictions (y/n), Past Bankruptcies (y/n), Past Home Ownership (y/n), Past Evictions (y/n) and Pets (y/n).

Answer:
 Ask him to meet you in person, or call you over the phone at least.

If he says he is out of state, ask how the process for getting the keys works. If he says he will mail them, DEFINITELY a scam.

He should be able to meet you in person or at least send someone to represent in his place.

Also, ask him for a viewing of the apartment before you give personal information. Its pretty likely that there isnt even an apartment. Its not common for a landlord to ask for this information before a viewing.


Title: Psychotic ex-roommate continues to open mail addressed to me and then harass me via text about it

Question:
So in August of 17 I moved into a house with a friend and 2 others who my friend said were cool. Plot twist: they were not. One was a real psycho. He had a club-level sound system he'd play until 5 AM even on school nights because he was only taking one class. It was so loud my pillow would vibrate.

This caused me to resent him pretty much immediately. Fast forward a few weeks, he drunkenly starts a grease fire, uses the extinguisher, and tries blaming me so he doesnt have to clean. I obviously refuse, he gets physical the next day and tries to break down my door (which I have photo evidence of), attacks me the next night, so I move out. All because he refused to clean his own mess. This is all basically a TLDR of how shitty he is.

2nd Plot twist: I find out psycho ex roommate is a criminal right after moving out. Turns out he is awaiting trial in Missouri for Felony drug dealing charges of ecstacy pills, his second drug dealing charge. I have no idea how he got into my University after that. Basically what happens is he ends up paying my rent in exchange for me not sending the evidence I have to anyone including the university or his newly pledged fraternity. Were both students and this was agreed upon by our fathers, if it was me I wouldve liked to have him get another charge and then hopefully a worse sentence in Missouri. He ended up still getting five full years of probation from the drug dealing charges in Missouri (we live in a different state. He switched universities after the drug dealing and came to mine).

Well fast forward to November of 17 and he walks into my work, and starts talking shit about my grades at school. I think to myself huh, the ONLY way he could know that was if he was opening my mail. So I text my friend who still lives with him and he confirms psycho has been opening my mail. Friend tells me he'll get psycho to stop.

Fast forward to today, almost exactly a year later, and the exact time midterm grades get sent out. He texts me talking shit about how I need to get my spanish grade up if I want to graduate. He goes as far to state my exact GPA. So basically, I am worried about what other things could be getting sent there because I had thought I had changed all my addresses but apparently not (I am taking one class at a school i went to in the past and forgot to update the mailing address, hence why he got more mail).

Oh and he told me tonight he hopes I get hit by a car. So thats the kindve harrassment Im getting via text anyway.

Is there any way to legally get my mail back from him? Am I an asshole for wondering if there's any legal action I can take against him? Can I go to the local police and be like hey this asshole is reading my mail, or is that ridiculous?

yes, Im young and a dumbass so feel free to roast me if this was a bad post

Answer: Did you not submit an address change with the post office?  That would have redirected all your mail away.


Title: [MI] Father informed me I'm no longer welcome to come back home while I was away on a work/study related trip out of state without an opportunity to collect my belongings

Question:
Hi,

I have been staying with my father and sister for the past year in MI. I took a trip down to Miami where my storage unit is to look for my social security card so I can apply for work and to bring my notes and textbooks so I can study for my massage license. The whole trip was approved by my mom and can only assume that my father knew about it as we were not on speaking terms when I left. I did talk to my sister about my trip though.

About two days into my trip, he sent me a message informing me that I'm no longer welcome back home and that he changed all the locks and affected the alarm system just to keep me out. A lot of my belongings are still back there as well as my recently adopted cat. The lease is in my sister and father's names and I don't believe I'm mentioned in it. My ID is also Florida based and doesn't have my MI address however I do have mail in my name with the MI address.

My question is, what are my rights in a situation like this and how can I reclaim my belongings with the least amount of involvment with police, lawyers or courts of law?

Topic:
Other Civil Matters

Answer:
 If you've been living there for a year you're a month-to-month tenant and there is a process to remove a tenant that must be followed. Send him this and remind him you're a tenant that has rights. That you're his son, pay no rent, and don't have a lease are not relevant, you're still a tenant.

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/michigan-notice-requirements-terminate-month-month-tenancy.html


Title: [CA] My father past away yesterday. The corner wont release his body until otopsy is done and it could be 2 weeks. we just want him back home what can i do

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Did you actually ask the coroner to skip the autopsy? What were the circumstances of your father's death?


Title: I was laid off after being placed on light duty by the urgent care doctor HELP

Question:
Hello all, I have been told so many things about my scenario and no law firm in my town (in LA county) wants to have a consult with me because it involves kaiser Permanente. 2 months ago I slammed my hand in a door at work, that night I went to the urgent care and was placed on light duty for 2 weeks until I’m able to see the specialist where he will extend my note. I have seen 3 doctors, I have been diagnosed with 2 hairline fractures and traumatic carpal tunnel syndrome from previous injuries to my ulna. While on light duty I was laid off, the week of my injury I had my fiscal quarter review and was told I am in the top 10% for productivity (I’m an hvac tech) and doing incredibly well and was given my raise for my review.  After I notified my manager I was placed on light duty he told me there is no light duty work available and I will stay out without pay and 3 days later I was laid off.  Kaiser will not place me on disability, my primary care physician said they have been instructed to not touch disability claims and will not sign my paperwork, they have told me my specialist appointment is months down the road so now for the last 2 months I’ve had no pay and laid off.

From what I’ve been told being my boss told me they have no light duty work and instructed me to inquire about FMLA as well as state disability, that automatically makes me a qualifier for disability, and given the circumstances, it appears I’ve been laid off due to discrimination against my disability (which occurred at work) and the doctors did a no no by not placing me on disability, in fact I was told by my primary care to continue my work but do it lightly (with a cast on) because she did not want to extend my work note longer than 2 weeks until I see the specialist (but as I said, I cannot be seen until another 2 and a half weeks)

My question is, do I have a case against kaiser and my employer? I feel as if I was wrongfully laid off and treated very poorly by kaiser, this is unacceptable to go months without pay and nobody is responsible for this.

Answer: Did you file frfor workman’s comp because your injury is a workplace injury?Answer #2: Why did you not fill out comp paperwork? Go to a workmans comp/personal injury attorney yesterday they will be able to help you. I know you  CAN NOT be fired while on comp but you didnt file the paperwork not sure why the doctors didnt ask for it. GO GET AN ATTORNEY this will be your best/only option.


Title: Can an individual traveling between two states that have legalized marijuana by plane, legally travel while in possession of the drug?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 No.

You also can't possess marijuana legally in either of those two states if you don't leave.

Marijuana remains illegal under federal law everywhere in the USA.


Title: Am going to need to evict tenants with a year lease. Will they be liable for damages? [MN]

Question:
I am probably going to need to evict my tenants. I was planning on just not renewing their lease when it came up but their animals are escaping and destroying the neighbors property. They have a year lease with about 7 months remaining. I have a few questions.

1. They're liable for the damages their animals cause right?

2. They have a lot of crap (both figurative and literal) all over the property. If snow hits before they're able to clear it what options do we have for holding their security deposit until we can clear it?

3. They have caused substantial damage to the pasture and lawn. We will absolutely have to reseed. Will we have to do it this fall to be able to recoup from the  security deposit or can we wait until spring?

4. If we can't get renters in due in part to winter and all their crap all over will they be responsible for any costs incurred by us to keep the house up or rent lost? It's easily rentable but no one likes to move in the winter here.

5. If damages exceed their security deposit can I just make a claim against their insurance instead of taking them to court?

6. They are also using the property as a boarding facility. Which is against the lease and I believe the law since there aren't enough shelters. What can I do about this? Can I sue them for part of the money they made which will help recoup the damage to the property.

7. If they leave animals is this considered abandoned property in which I would be required to care for the animal for 28 days or would I be within my rights to call animal control to have them come pick it up? If I call animal control will I be held liable for costs for them to recoup the animal?

8. They have been piling animal dung and urine right next to the well. I'm afraid that this will poison the ground water either now or in the near future. Thankfully it's been a pretty dry summer. If it's found later that the well water is affected by this what options do I have and what is the statute of limitations on this?

9. They have neglected to tell us that 2 of the large appliances died and just threw them out in the yard and they've started to rust. The ease states they have to notify us of problems in a timely manner. Can I charge them for these appliances? We would have fixed them or replaced had we been notified but we weren't and have no idea if they broke because of the tenants or not.

I know there is a lot of questions here and I plan on hiring a lawyer for help with the eviction I would just like to get some idea of what I do and don't need to waste money talking to my lawyer about. Thanks for any help you can give.

Answer:
 1 - yes

2 - no. you cannot indefinitely hold a security deposit. You handle the damages immediately

3- same as above. Figure out the damages at the time they move out

4 - if you evict them, it will be in the court order. If they just leave, then no

5 - no.. that isnt what insurance is for. you sue them

6 - evict them. you cannot sue for their income

7- call animal control. you wont be responsible for costs if you do it after they have left

8 - no idea. you need an attorney.

9 - you can charge for the depreciated value of the appliances


Title: [NY] Can I defend someone who cannot defend themselves?

Question: Like say I see someone beating on a kid with down syndrome in a wheelchair who can't fight back or stop them.  Am I legally allowed to step in and wipe the floor with the attacker?

Answer: Yes, generally speaking, defense of others is permitted under self defense on the same principles--reasonable fear of imminent death or serious physical injury (to the victim), proportional response, and depending on jurisdiction, no ability to safely retreat.