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California California Hello, We had this project (all up to code and with licensed GC, architect and engineer) to transform about half of our garage into living space. Many other homes in my block have done the same with no issues. A few months after end of construction the hardwood floor...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Hi, We finished a project at my property a little less than 1 year ago in which we added living space in part of the garage. Everything done per code with structural engineer, architect, licensed contractor, etc...The space is below grade. A...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California Hi, my issue is not huge when compared with errors or malpractice that put people's health and lives in danger, but it does have a financial impact. It's $300, but it's $280 more than I should have to spend. In December 2015 I had a...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California Hi all, I have received a parking ticket for parking during street sweeping hours/day (Tuesday in this case). When I saw I had been ticketed, I looked for a sign, and noticed it obscured by several trees and branches. So I took some...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California, San francisco Hi, I left a rented apartment a few weeks ago and just got back the balance of my security deposit. I lived with my wife for 3 years in this 1 bedroom apartments. We were exemplary tenants and would receive compliments...

I am in California and I am hiring an architect do some work at my house. We will update the bathroom and kitchen and put a master suite in the garage. I really liked one of the architects but I am concerned about the following clause in this contract. It limits his responsabiity What happens...

California - San Francisco I am moving to a new street that requires residential parking permit to park over 2 hours. If I am always parking on the street blocking my own garage, do I still need a permit? Anybody knows? Another question: Around town, I see many cars that park on driveway or...

California. I am buying a single family home in San Francisco with a tenant. Just signed deed and closing escrow tomorrow. Tenant is voluntarily vacating and wrote me a signed letter confirming she is voluntarily vacating and asking me to apply the last months rent into this months rent. I...

California Hi, I live in the US and perform freelance work for a US company as a DBA. I want to contract some design work from Brazil. The contractor is Brazilian and lives in Brazil. I have read a lot on IRS.gov about 1099 and 1042 and still can't figure this out. Do I need to issue a 1099...

CALIFORNIA Hi, besides my full time job, I consult on my spare time. So when I file income I take deductions for costs associated with my consulting work (a percentage of my internet access, % of phone bill, etc..). As my consulting work expands I want to outsource part of it to a friend...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: CA Officer noted violation 38300 which is Unlawful to Disobey Sign, Signal, or Traffic Control Device, but also noted speed of 81mph on 65mph zone. The officer did that after my GF, who...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Hi, My girlfriend received a speeding ticket in Los Angeles for going at 81mph at 65mph zone. She believes to not be driving so fast so I want to help her. We live in the bay area and won't be able to appear in person. So I wanted to to send a...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Hi, I am hoping I can get some advice here since my unpaid charge is going to collection next week according to the office. On January 15th, 2010, I went to a new doctor, which I had checked upon making appointment they take Cigna Insurance...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California Hi, I live in California and work full time for a company. On my spare time I would like to do some freelance work, but I am not sure how to calculate how much I need to charge to make the rate I would like. For example, if I want to...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Hi, my insurance company has decided that I was 100% at fault in a recent collision, just be cause the other car came from my right in an intersection. Anyway, I would like to appeal but I am not sure what format and what to include on the...