Recent content by RunningOnEmpty

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA My husband, who has worked for decades the building trades has been out of work for a very long time. As a last resort, he posted an ad indicating he was an Unlicensed handyman and was willing to work by the hour, and listing the types of...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA I currently work 80-90% from my home, 60 miles from my office. I have done this for approx 10 years. If my employer decides that I must work in the office on a daily basis, would I be denied UI if I were to quit?

What is the name of your state? California My step-daugher, husband and three small children (1, 3, 5) rented a house on August 15 for $750 per month. About a week later, no hot water. The landlord brought them a hotplate and told them they could use that to heat water until he got it fixed. 30...

What is the name of your state? CA My son currently attends a private Episcopal school. The school is open to children of all faiths and he attends class with children of all races, who are Christian, Budhist, etc. It's time for him to graduate and move on to middle school. I am currently...

What is the name of your state? California Yesterday, a collection agency called my house stating they were trying to reach my neighbor. I'm not sure how they got my telephone number. (We are not particularly friendly with these neighbors, so I know they didn't list us as a contact or...

What is the name of your state? California Does a 2005 dated will, which bequeaths "any and all property including both personal and any household items and all the rest residue and remainder of my estate, real, personal and mixed in possession or in expectancy at the time of my death"...

What is the name of your state? California My brother's girlfriend of 20 years passed away in May of this year, following a brief and sudden illness. They did not reside together nor did they maintain joint bank accounts. Prior to her death, she made a will leaving her home (owned free &...

What is the name of your state? California My 21 year old step-daughter and her family recently moved to a bigger, better house in a much worse neighborhood. They signed a 12 month lease. Her home is at the end of a cul de sac with an alley behind it. On the opposite side of the alley is a...

What is the name of your state? California My husband is helping our next door neighbor replace his rear fence and add a gate so neighbor can park vehicles/boats, etc. in the rear of his property when he desires. Neighbor also has a very large motor home, but not enough space along his rear...

What is the name of your state? California I live in a community labeled a "Tree City" USA. My home was built 30 years ago with City trees planted on the property behind my rear fence. This is my property, however, the City has an easement and the trees belong to the City. The trees are now...

Thanks, BB. I was hoping that if his camera was pointed at my house and he could see inside the windows, that it would be unlawful. It feels so creepy that I thought it had to be wrong. I'm not sure he CAN see inside the house, but it looks like it. When I pass by my front windows, I can see...

I checked out the eavesdropping statute and it appears that it would apply to video taping, which included audio. (Private conversations, etc.) Did I miss something? Steroid Man lives several houses away from me--I doubt that any front yard conversations would be picked up even if his system...

What is the name of your state? California I live on a cul-de-sac with twelve other houses. One of my neighbors who I'll refer to as "steroid man" is continually causing problems with various neighbors. He is generally confrontational and threatening, especially with women and children. He's...

JetX--you are arguing for the sake of arguing! I did not give the poster any inaccurate info, whatsoever! I believe I said that if he is not comfortable with a check, cash is good. I believe I said that firm funds in hand is good. I'm simply telling the guy that AFTER he is paid, whether it be...

"*** And you are forgetting that the waiving of the signed release would very likely involve litigation..... or at a minimum, a long and exhaustive argument. Why even put yourself in that position?? Do not sign the release without FIRM funds in hand!! And clearly, you have NO experience with...