Legal Questions and Answers
Termination of Lease in California
My wife and I rented out our condominium in San Francisco (our primary residence) on a 1 year lease last May. We wish to reoccupy our condo at the end of the 1 year lease. I have given the tenant 60 days notice to quit by e-mail. Although the tenant has not indicated any resistance to quit the condo at the end of the 1 year lease I want to be sure that I am conducting this in a...
03/27/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: California | #15796Can I move out if the lease if up and has not been renewed?
A buddy and I rented a house together. He signed the lease but I did not. His girlfriend has been staying there every night without payment toward rent or utilities. This was not part of the agreement. We had a verbal agreement only. The original agreement was for 1 year, three months of which has expired. Can I legally move out?
03/27/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: Utah | #15795If I use a dummy target with names on it is that considered a terroristic threat?
If I have a 'dummy' on my property with names on it that I use for target practice, does that mean it's a terroristic threat?
03/27/2009 | Category: Criminal | State: Texas | #15794Who is responsible for fixing my sister's home since the problem started prior to her purchase?
My sister owns a mobile home in Pennsylvania which is currently sinking. A professional engineer inspected the house and land and said the house never should have been put there because it is adjacent to wetlands and the land is unsuitable. He attributes the sinking to unsuitable land. He is reluctant to provide his observations in writing perhaps because he doesn't want to ge...
03/27/2009 | Category: Real Property » Seller's Dis... | State: Pennsylvania | #15793Is it legal to deny prisoner's in Florida the right to receive mail?
My son is incarcerated at Pasco City Detention Center in Land O'Lakes, Florida. As of March 30th they are not allowed to receive letters, only postcards. Is that legal? He has been there for 1 year today,and doesn't go to trial for over a month still. These letters and pictures are all he has for contact and sanity. The phone system is set up for timed 15 minute calls at $20.00...
03/27/2009 | Category: Criminal | State: Maine | #15792How can someone get charges dropped for a crime they did not commit?
My Grandson worked in receiving at a sporting goods business, and one of his duties was to open boxes and put items on display. He needed a knife to open boxes of products, so he opened, and used, one of the knives he was unpacking. He did not take the knife for his own personal use, nor did he keep it. He looked for the original packaging, but somebody had come by and picked i...
03/27/2009 | Category: Criminal | State: California | #15791How do I put a lien on a oil and gas production company?
I need to learn how to put a lien on a oil and gas production company.
03/27/2009 | Category: Civil Actions » Liens | State: Texas | #15790How are the defendants in a Wrongful Death suit notified of same?
How are the defendants in a Wrongful Death suit notified of same?
03/27/2009 | Category: Civil Actions » Wrongful Death | State: Florida | #15789How would I file a wrongful death lawsuit for my deceased son?
I wish to file a Wrongful Death suit regarding my son's death as a result of an accidental drug overdose. Is it necessary that I be appointed his personal representative in order to do so?
03/27/2009 | Category: Civil Actions » Wrongful Death | State: Florida | #15788How can my daughter request a change of venue for criminal charges she is facing?
My daughter was arrested in SD. She is being charged with 3 counts of attempted murder. She was in a hotel room VERY depressed and was going to comitt suicide. A welfare ck was called in on her and they went to her door and she was holding a gun (she is a police officer) but it was down on her side and they jumped her and tazed her. She had no control and the gun emptied in...
03/27/2009 | Category: Criminal | State: Colorado | #15787