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sec5wb | explainlikeimfive_test | 0.93 | Eli5: How can a plants roots survive in a cup of water (root cuttings, propagation), when the same plant planted in soil can be drown if you over water it? | huihxhh | huikvch | 1,643,328,599 | 1,643,329,826 | 4 | 155 | Not a botanist but one problem with over watering is washing away nutrients in the soil. If the water in the reservoir has everything needed dissolved in it then it could survive. | Overwatering your plants kill them (mainly) for two reasons: lack of oxygen and/or root rot. It's also important to mention that plants breath (absorve oxygen) through both their leaves and their roots, since they aren't very good moving the oxygen through out their bodies: they breath through "pores" and the oxygen only serves nearby cells. Water (usually) doesn't contain as many bacteria, fungi or small animals (nematodes) as soil does. Fungi loves moist soil, if the soil is damp it will multiply and cause root rot, killing your plant. Not only that, all those little animals and fungi also use oxygen and will compete with your plant for it. Damp soil means more animals and also less oxygen pockets. Plants breath easier in soil but in water there's not so much competition for the available oxygen, so the plant does not die, it grows more roots to take better advantage of the situation. | 0 | 1,227 | 38.75 |
3qqn7i | explainlikeimfive_test | 0.81 | Explain like I'm five years old: Why is FM radio on only odd frequencies and only frequencies between about 90 to 110? Why can't there be a station on something like 95.4 or 56.1? Are these limitations of FM radio or are those frequencies just not allowed for public use? | cwhhh7l | cwhp68k | 1,446,145,831 | 1,446,157,233 | 3 | 9 | Those are the frequencies allocated to broadcast radio. Interestingly, 56.1 MHz is really close to broadcast TV channel 2. | While the question regarding frequency range has already been answered, the whole "odd number" bit must be an American thing, because I know that the local radio station in this part of the UK is even numbered, using 102.2 FM as its frequency (although it also uses 96.7 in other parts of the region). Heck, BBC Radio 2 uses 88.1-90.2 FM. | 0 | 11,402 | 3 |
ylhlwn | explainlikeimfive_test | 0.93 | Explain like I'm five years old how do non drug induced Visual Hallucinations work ? what happens in the brain that makes the eyes see something that isn't there? | iuyqx23 | iuyl323 | 1,667,521,485 | 1,667,519,020 | 77 | 13 | When I was very very ill I descended into auditory and visual hallucinations, they gradually increased in frequency and severity over weeks until they were absolutely indistinguishable from real life. The very best way I could describe how it felt would be to compare it to my mind copy and pasting visual information and the memory of different sounds (such as lines of conversation said to me by family members at earlier times and held in my head like a sound clip on a computer) it would take a snippet of my reality or memory and basically copy and paste it all over either my sense of seeing or hearing… it was almost unbelievable at the time when I finally realized it was LITERALLY all in my head | Under the effects of LSD, different parts of your brain gain access to communicate with your visual cortex, allowing your usually unconscious mental content to manifest itself in your conscious visual experience. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4855588/ “Importantly, a very strong relationship was also observed between increased V1 RSFC and decreased alpha power in occipital sensors, suggesting that as well as being commonly related to visual hallucinations, these physiological effects are closely interrelated. The increase in V1 RSFC under LSD is a particularly novel and striking finding and suggests that a far greater proportion of the brain contributes to visual processing in the LSD state than under normal conditions. This expansion of V1 RSFC may explain how normally discreet psychological functions (e.g., emotion, cognition, and indeed the other primary senses) can more readily “color” visual experience in the psychedelic state.” | 1 | 2,465 | 5.923077 |
4oii21 | explainlikeimfive_test | 0.68 | Explain like I'm five years old: Why are some electrical plugs shaped so that you can't plug anything in next to them? My lamp's plug is rather bulbous, and basically I can't plug anything next to it - there's not enough room to put even my slimmest iPhone charger into the adjacent outlet slot. Why? | d4cz8cf | d4cvy0g | 1,466,169,798 | 1,466,162,687 | 4 | 2 | BTW, the solution to this problem is a product like this. Allows you to plug in 5 items, no matter how big the transformer is, to a single outlet. Or even something as simple as a set of 1 foot long extension cords | I'm guessing you're not in the UK, where sockets are spaced so that this doesn't happen, or at least, they should be. Some multi-way adaptors are tight, but generally because of the design it works fine. | 1 | 7,111 | 2 |
pl4pxk | explainlikeimfive_test | 0.84 | Explain like I'm five years old: Why are some frogs, etc., poisonous? Unless the poison is so lethal that any predators die on contact, the frog still gets eaten. How does this help survival? | hc7wz9h | hc7vf8n | 1,631,216,427 | 1,631,215,784 | 38 | 32 | It’s not just poison, the bright coloration, instead of camouflage, alerts predators to the poison, and predators who survive then learn that those tiny frogs with bright blue markings are not safe to eat, and so poison dart frogs go uneaten, save those unlucky martyrs of frogkind. Incidentally, poison dart frogs aren’t naturally poisonous, either, they get that from the poisonous insects in their normal diet, and secrete the toxin through the skin; this is why poison dart frogs born in captivity or long kept are safe to touch, they’re fed nontoxic insects. EDIT: small correction, thanks. | Evolution benefits populations… if you watch your friends eat something and die, you tend not to want to try that and stay away. This benefits your kind and the frog population. | 1 | 643 | 1.1875 |
q9jxf9 | explainlikeimfive_test | 0.67 | Explain like I'm five years old: Why exactly are back pains so common as people age? Why is it such a common thing, what exactly causes it? (What can a human do to ensure the least chances they get it later in their life?) | hgx1nwu | hgwiks3 | 1,634,425,628 | 1,634,417,009 | 15 | 5 | I had multiple back spasms in my lower back aged 24 as a result of a bulged disc, painful as fuck rendering me paralysed for up to 30mins each time. Imagine a leg muscle cramp, but at the base of your spine whilst supporting all the weight of your upper body at the same time. I'm 6ft2 and a pretty big guy, they recommended physio to strengthen my core but I found that boring. Instead, I began swimming from which I got to lose weight, exercise with minimal impact on my body, stretch my body (back stroke works wonders for stretching out your spine), build core strength (butterfly, front crawl and breaststroke all require your core to be engaged whilst staying horizontal in the pool). Since swimming 3 years ago: I barely get any back pain, and certainly no spasms for the past 3 years, it's become like therapy for me in that it relieves any work stress, it's a work out (away from pollution, noise, people, cars, traffic, technology) and it tires me out so I sleep incredibly well and best of all, I never have any sore muscles to the point it affects any day to day activities. Just to be on the safe side, I get a monthly deep tissue massage to keep my neck muscles/shoulder muscles and legs loose (can tighten from swimming). I feel like a new born baby 90% of the time even though my job requires me to sit around 6 hours a day at the desk. | Basically time and pressure, ie age and gravity..As you age, your discs start to degenerate and shrink causing the vertebrae to become closer together, which is one reason why some people "shrink" in height as they age..everyone's discs degenerate at a different rate and severity.. Nerve roots pass between open spaces on each side of the vertebrae and those open spaces can become smaller in size and compress the nerves due to the disc space becoming shorter..In turn, causing pain or other symptoms depending at which disc level degeneration is occurring. | 1 | 8,619 | 3 |
zpso6w | explainlikeimfive_test | 0.92 | Explain like I'm five years old: What about GPU Architecture makes them superior for training neural networks over CPUs? In ML/AI, GPUs are used to train neural networks of various sizes. They are vastly superior to training on CPUs. Why is this? | j0umq8z | j0uuya2 | 1,671,463,789 | 1,671,467,202 | 476 | 530 | To give a more high level response: CPUs are designed to be pretty good at anything, since they have to be able to run any sort of program that a user might want. They’re flexible, at the cost of not being super optimized for any one particular task. GPUs are designed to be *very* good at a few specific things, mainly the kind of math used to render graphics. They can be very optimized because they only have to do certain tasks. The downside is, they’re not as good at other things. The kind of math used to render graphics happens to also be the kind of math used in neural networks (mainly linear algebra, which involves processing lots of numbers at once in parallel). As a matter of fact, companies like Google have now designed even more optimized hardware specifically for neural networks, including Google’s TPUs (tensor processing units; tensors are math objects used in neural nets). Like GPUs, they trade flexibility for being really really good at one thing. | Imagine you have 1 million math assignments to do, they are very simple assignments, but there are a lot that need to be done, they are not dependent on each other so they can be done on any order. You have two options, distribute them to 10 thousand people to do it in parallel or give them to 10 math experts. The experts are very fast, but hey, there are only 10 of them, the 10 thousand are more suitable for the task because they have the "brute force" for this. GPUs have thousands of cores, CPUs have tens. | 0 | 3,413 | 1.113445 |
tvtg76 | explainlikeimfive_test | 0.93 | ElI5 How can restaurants leave ketchup and mustard out all day but the bottles you buy in the store say to refrigerate after opening? | i3bfnjn | i3be9eu | 1,649,049,174 | 1,649,048,278 | 14,320 | 880 | Ketchup and mustard left at room temp will last for weeks before there is any spoilage. Restaurants can go through a bottle of it a day. There is very little risk of it spoiling. | In a restaurant those little bottles on the table may just get used up within a day. If you have a big bottle at home and you don't go through it very fast, it might go off when kept at room temperature (I've known it to go a bit fermenty). | 1 | 896 | 16.272727 |
crm6ev | explainlikeimfive_test | 0.94 | Explain like I'm five years old: How do they manage to constantly provide hot water to all the rooms in big buildings like hotels? | ex74tfi | ex6y4po | 1,566,055,974 | 1,566,053,277 | 13,278 | 715 | Finally a question I can answer! Engineer here. Basically, most hotels use industrial size water heaters, at least one large storage tank, and a return pipe. So you have 3 domestic water pipes instead of 2. Cold, hot, and hot return. Pumps constantly circulate the hot water, it is either going to get used, or go back to the tank. The tank is then sized for peak water flow, which would be early morning showers when the hotel is fully booked. So you can have a few hundred gallons of instant hot water available, then during non peak times, the water in the tank is heated. The same types of systems are also used in office buildings, albeit a much smaller scale. A mid or even a high rise office building rarely has showers, and usually only have one or 2 sets of restrooms per floor. Sinks in public bathrooms usually don’t use a lot of hot water. Edit: thanks for the silver! Edit 2: thanks for the gold! Edit 3: a lot of people have been asking if the hot water return is recycled water that has gone down the drain. No, it isn’t, that would be nasty. Return water simply means water that has not been used. If the water does not get used by a faucet, it gets returned to the tank. Once it comes out of a faucet, it’s not going back in. | They use recirculating hot water. You can even get this in your house, for the cost of a special pump. The hot water pipes form a loop, and the pump slowly circulates the water through the loop. This means the water gets hot almost instantly, which saves water. A boiler adds heat at the rate that cold water flows into the system, sometimes with a separate water heater stage. | 1 | 2,697 | 18.570629 |
259hp7 | explainlikeimfive_test | 0.71 | Explain like I'm five years old: How were atomic bomb testings filmed? I know this may be a somewhat obscure question, but when Little Boy was dropped on Hiroshima, the surface temperature of the epicenter reached upwards of 6,000 Celsius. When dealing with such extreme temperatures, how were atomic bomb testings recorded, as seen in this video. (The Upshot-Knothole Grable test) How was it possible to provide the close up shots that begin at the 1:00 mark of the above video? Wouldn't the camera melt/be absolutely destroyed in the blast? | chf6mj1 | chf0772 | 1,399,820,131 | 1,399,787,659 | 6 | 2 | I present to you Berlyn Brixner, head photographer for the Trinity Test. "Brixner was positioned 10,000 yards (9,100 m) away from the explosion and had 50 cameras of varying speeds running from different locations to capture the shot in full motion.....Brixner was assigned to shoot movies in 16-millimeter black-and-white film, from every angle and distance and at every available speed, of an unknown event beginning with the brightest flash ever produced on Earth. "The theoretical people had calculated a some 10-sun brightness. So that was easy," said Brixner. "All I had to do was go out and point my camera at the sun and take some pictures. Ten times that was easy to calculate."[5] At ignition, Brixner remembers "The whole filter seemed to light up as bright as the sun. I was temporarily blinded. I looked to the side. The Oscura mountains were as bright as day. I saw this tremendous ball of fire, and it was rising. I was just spellbound! I followed it as it rose. Then it dawned on me. I'm the photographer! I've gotta get that ball of fire." He jogged the camera up. He said: "There was no sound! It all took place in absolute silence." " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlyn_Brixner | The camera is far away but it's zoomed in. You can tell because there's no shake whatsoever when the blast hits, and the shockwave would certainly cause shaking even if you somehow shielded the camera from heat and radiation (which you couldn't). | 1 | 32,472 | 3 |
eciwqh | legaladvice_test | 0.88 | I own a condo and my downstairs neighbors have called police on me over 300 times in the last 365 days claiming frivolous noise complaints, HOA is now involved and threatening legal action. Can they force me out of my unit? No mortgage, bought in cash...I am sole occupant. (MN) | fbbob8j | fbbog2j | 1,576,704,575 | 1,576,704,654 | 19 | 55 | Can you set up come cameras and microphones in your house for a week and record yourself walking around or sitting quietly and then use that to “prove” you are not making excess noise on the days they are calling the police? Or hire a guy to do some kind of sound study? | What exactly is the HOA threatening? What do your bylaws say about noise complaints? Have the police actually responded out 300 times? What have they said? They can't be happy about this. Make sure they know the neighbor is wasting police resources and filing false reports. Start documenting what you're doing every time the police are called (which may as well be every night, it sounds like). A cheap interior security camera is a good idea, which can clearly demonstrate that you're not throwing a party or whatever. You can also get a decibel meter for like $20 that will allow you to register your sound level. Log these down with your documentation. Talk to your HOA board now to try and get ahead of this. Make it clear that these neighbors have it out for you and are filing frivolous complaints. If you haven't done that yet, then they only have one side of the story to go by. | 0 | 79 | 2.894737 |
9oukw2 | legaladvice_test | 0.97 | Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of “important documents” since “he asked them to do so when he passes”. We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we’re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I’m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved? | e7wva7l | e7wveu0 | 1,539,744,086 | 1,539,744,194 | 10 | 202 | Lawyer would be the smarter move | He may have had some kind of death benefit through his lodge and named you as the beneficiary. Doesn't sound like a scam to me. Go meet with them and see what they say. | 0 | 108 | 20.2 |
yt6f77 | legaladvice_test | 0.88 | I bought a car last week and it was stolen 3 days after I purchased it. Just found out the dealership never changed the plates or title of the car to my name so I don’t even own the car. (Wisconsin) I purchased a car last week Saturday 11/5 and paid the dealerships $800 “government fee” for the dealership to register the car in my name and switch over the titling and a $400 fee for them to give me a license plate. Well 3 days later 11/8 my car was stolen and yesterday, 11/11 my car was recovered by the police but when they ran the plates and vin number both were registered to different owners and not to me. The tow lot doesn’t want to release the vehicle to me without proof that I own it and the insurance company won’t put an order in for someone to asses the damage and begin repairs on my car until I release the car from the tow lot to them. The dealerships mistake is causing this entire process to be way more painful than it needs to be. Due to their error it’s now gonna take longer for repairs to be done on my vehicle and I’m most likely gonna have to have a rental car even longer (potentially longer than insurance will cover.) I want the dealership to refund me the $1200 in fees I paid for them to change the vehicle to my name (since they didn’t do it) but I’m not sure if I have any right to ask them for that money back. I’m also wondering if anything they did (by not correctly titling my vehicle) is illegal and I can maybe demand the money back on that basis. I also financed the car through the dealership if that helps at all. | iw2gx2i | iw2ncd7 | 1,668,258,775 | 1,668,262,382 | 12 | 22 | No, the dealership won’t pay taxes and government fees on your behalf. That’s your responsibility. They can be liable for damages caused by not submitting paperwork on time. Lots of times this isn’t instant and you get temp registration/ plates until the process is complete 2-4 weeks later. I’m unfamiliar with Wisconsin specifically how they handle used car purchases but unless they were negligent in the paper work this is just a case of timing is bad. | Seems like this is a case of bad time. IIRC the dealership has a week to submit that paperwork. Even if they had submitted it Monday it may not have been processed by the state yet. You should have some sort of proof of purchase that you can show the tow lot to prove you own it. Unfortunately unless the dealer has still not reported the sale you don't really have a cause to go after them | 0 | 3,607 | 1.833333 |
i85kzp | legaladvice_test | 0.95 | Package delivered to wrong house and recipients refused to give it back when FedEx tried to retrieve it. What legal options do we have? AZ On mobile so sorry if there’s format issues. FedEx delivered a package of nest equipment worth almost $3000 to the wrong house (they had to sign for it) and we’re pretty sure it was the people across the street from us (house numbers being 1259 vs 1269). FedEx attempted to retrieve it from them and they refuse to give it back. They now mysteriously have a new nest doorbell and a few cameras outside. We have the serial numbers of all the equipment, but can’t see then well enough to check. We’re going through FedEx and Google to get new equipment sent, but it’s been about two weeks and we are honestly pretty pissed it hasn’t been resolved and also at people being shitty and keeping such expensive equipment. Any advice? Just take the higher road? Log the serial numbers and make their house hot af? Lol | g16d7oo | g16adlj | 1,597,201,648 | 1,597,200,055 | 139 | 119 | Your issue is with Google. Their issue is with FedEx, not yours. Ask Google to refund you or ship a replacement. Dispute the charge with your credit card if they refuse. | File a police report. Ask vendor for serial numbers of cameras etc if such a thing exists | 1 | 1,593 | 1.168067 |
256rvw | legaladvice_test | 0.83 | [NY] My wedding venue went "bankrupt" and closed without warning and I'm out a 50% deposit (and luckier than most). Where to start? The owner posted this morning on the door, "reBar is closed and bankrupt. DO NOT ENTER". Read about it on the interwebs this afternoon and got a confirmation via email from the former event planner(s) from my wedding venue this evening. The place has closed, the owner is MIA, and hundreds of couples, including myself, are out a venue and more importantly our deposits. Many already paid in full. I only paid half so far, but that's still half of my budget. We have a countersigned contract with the venue. You can read more about it here: gothamist.com/2014/05/09/dumbo_rebar_closed.php What are my options, how quickly do I need to move on this, etc? I am totally lost as to where to begin. Thank you. | cheebfy | chec6v2 | 1,399,726,444 | 1,399,713,171 | 7 | 5 | Go to the news. Sorry its not legal advice but i see it all the time on there. They will do a lot of leg work | My experience with bankruptcy is that the courts won't allow you to file for bankruptcy if something shady like this is going on. Like for example, I opened a credit card with a $25k credit limit, maxed it out in a few months, and then tried to file for bankruptcy. So as mentioned below, you'll need to find out if the business has definitely filed for bankruptcy. My hunch is that they probably haven't. If they haven't, you'll need to take them to court in order to recover your money. I am unsure what amount your deposit was, but you may only need to take them to small claims court. Check here, it discusses claim amounts: https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/smallclaims/ Small claims court is pretty straight forward, and you may not need a lawyer. I've known plenty of people that have been successful without a lawyer in small claims, but I also live in California where you're NOT allowed to bring a lawyer to small claims, and must appear on your own. I am unsure if NY will allow you to have a lawyer, but I believe so. Regardless, it may not be worth paying for a lawyer, and worth you appearing on your own if you feel comfortable. Furthermore, it sounds like you're not the only one, and depending on how many people they've ripped off and the dollar amount in total, you may qualify for a class action. In this case you will need to consult with an attorney that has experience with this - one that does free consultations. If they have filed for bankruptcy, I would do as previously suggested in comments. Edit: I now see the think to the ReBar article. That is horrible! I'm so sorry. So yeah, I would find out if they have actually filed for bankruptcy, and then contact the police. This sounds like embezzlement, and then consider consulting with an attorney that handles class action cases. It will be less of a head ache to go this route than doing small claims, but you can still try small claims, depending on the dollar amount if you want. You're more likely to get all your money back, rather than a portion going to an attorney if you go to small claims. There is definitely something shady going on here and probably criminal. Your deposits are not income until services are performed. You're not a creditor in anyway. You and the other people that gave deposits were not loaning money or giving a line a credit. So they are stealing your money. This is flat out embezzlement. | 1 | 13,273 | 1.4 |
ms6vef | legaladvice_test | 0.87 | [NJ] Downstairs neighbor towed my car I just recently moved into a new apartment and have a lease agreement with my landlord stating that I have access to a parking spot in front of the house. After my first day of living there my car was towed by my downstairs neighbor who doesn’t have the same parking agreement. I spent ~$300 on getting my car back and the ticket police gave me. I called my landlord about this and he said that the neighbor certainly does not have parking access and has no say over who parks there. However, the neighbor told the cops that the parking spot was hers and that was being blocked my car. Towing company is familiar with the neighbor and have told me she’s a problematic person to deal with. Their advice was to file a complaint against her to the police for falsifying a claim for getting my car towed. So what are my options here? I told the landlord about this and he said he would cover $100 from the charges but obviously that’s not enough. If I have to take one of them to court, who would it be? The neighbor for falsely claiming to own the parking spot or my landlord who broke his lease agreement. | gurdygw | gus0w98 | 1,618,601,765 | 1,618,612,576 | 41 | 75 | Honestly, your landlord is being pretty cool by offering to chip in a hundred bucks; he certainly didn't have to do that and he is in no way at fault from what you've mentioned. I would just ask him that he make perfectly clear to your wonderful neighbor that that is indeed your space, not hers. Have you tried talking to her? Knock on her door and see what she says. It's possible she just doesn't know that's not her spot. If she says something to the effect of she knows it's not hers but she doesn't want you parking there anyway, then you can threaten her with small claims and calling the cops about her false police report. | Judging by your comment replies elsewhere, it sounds like you're misrepresenting (perhaps unintentionally) what actually went on. 1) You have a parking spot allotted by your lease. However, I am willing to bet it is the driveway which you are opting not to use. Instead you are using street parking which your landlord has no control over (not that any of this would be his problem anyway). 2) Police rarely, if ever, are going to come out because someone parked in someone else's parking space. That's a civil matter either between renters or between a renter and a landlord. I am willing to bet your neighbor reported you for blocking a driveway, not anything about being in her spot. Therefore, it was not a false claim or report. Hence why you were ticketed. Bottom line, you probably don't have anyone to sue. Thank your lucky stars your landlord is being needlessly generous. Make sure you park legally next time, because no doubt your neighbor *will* keep you honest. If you want to make peace with the neighbor, I would suggest using the driveway which you are paying for in your rent, and leave the public street parking for her. | 0 | 10,811 | 1.829268 |
7c2gkj | legaladvice_test | 0.96 | Neighbors won't stop ringing our bell [CA] Hey all, I realize this may be a very petty issue but my roommate and I are fed up and desperately just want it to stop. We are both law students at a public university and live in the graduate housing available, which for the last year has been fine. But for the last month one of our neighbors had been ding dong ditching us. It started the first couple times in the afternoon/evening. Both times I was standing next to the door and opened it immediately and no one was there/anywhere in the hall, but I saw our neighbors door closing. Since then it's progressively gotten worse, and seven times over the last month has occurred during the night. It's not accidental. The bell is rung three or four times in quick succession. We thought the bell was defective at first so we taped over it and everything stopped. But once I removed the cover, it started immediately again. I've tried to rush out and catch the person but I can never see anyone. I've contacted housing and they said it was concerning and asked us to keep them updated but otherwise have done nothing. I'm so tired of being woken up at 4 in the morning by the doorbell, and to be honest, I find it frightening. I asked housing if I can install a camera and they said no because I can't damage the apt at all. I'm at a loss as to what to do. We have finals in two weeks and I don't want to be woken all night by doorbells. Is this something I can file a police report about? I know that seems like a wild reaction but our housing office tends to refuse to do anything about issues unless pressed by an outside party. We have no idea who is doing this. We don't know many people in our building. We're quiet and keep to ourselves for the most part, and haven't hosted any sort of party or gathering for over 6 months. We try to be courteous of our downstairs neighbors and are usually both in bed by 10/11 so we aren't walking around or running appliances through the night. Any advice? | dpmnlw7 | dpmmgzh | 1,510,335,481 | 1,510,334,311 | 171 | 17 | Covering your doorbell or having it disconnected is probably a good idea. I would expect whoever is doing this would just start knocking loudly, but at least that takes more effort and is likely to also alert the neighbors directly beside you (presuming that your immediate neighbors aren't the ones doing this). Also, keep a record of every time this happens. Keep contacting whatever housing administration office you have. Present them with your records. Emphasize that this is an ongoing issue that is impacting your academic performance and making you feel unsafe in your apartment. Keep putting the onus on them to come up with solutions if they won't let you set up a camera. | Really can't do much here but call the police when it happens. | 1 | 1,170 | 10.058824 |
pqb3op | legaladvice_test | 0.95 | My friend's job issued a "stop payment" order on her paycheck and even though it had already cleared, the entire amount of the check was removed from her account. She effectively hasn't been paid for the last 2 weeks she has worked. My friend has been working for a major hotel chain in our area. She was paid one week ago by a paper check which she then digitally deposited through her banking app. The check cleared and the amount was available to her, and she spent the money she normally would on bills and groceries etc. Then today she received notification of an overdraft in her account when there should have been plenty of money. When she checked, the entire amount of her last paycheck had been withdrawn. When she contacted her employer there seemed to be a communication breakdown where the employer didn't really understand what was happening. So the bank contacted the employer directly. Now, I only have a little information on this next part: the bank told my friend that the stop payment order had been issued on her check because her check was "used for fraud at another location". My friend has literally had the check in her hand this whole time, and still has it now, because it was deposited through the app, not at a physical location. My friend immediately check all her other accounts to make sure none of them had been compromised and everything else was fine. My friend now has a negative balance and is out 2 weeks pay and her job is literally right now refusing to cut her another check. What can she do? We are in Washington state. | hd9uspq | hdbrhsw | 1,631,924,208 | 1,631,969,650 | 5 | 11 | Did the bank actually say the employer issued a stop payment? What you’re describing sounds like the bank took the action, not the employer. | Sounds like the check may have been deposited twice. Is it possible someone took a picture of it before she got it to deposit it, then she deposited as well? She needs to have the bank provide her a copy of the returned check image which should have the reason. Take that to her employer and state that she needs to have her paycheck reissued because the check was returned. | 0 | 45,442 | 2.2 |
ffcff9 | legaladvice_test | 0.95 | Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a “pill popper”, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA) Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn’t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn’t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I’m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can’t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I’m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it’s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance. | fjxnuqx | fjxtl03 | 1,583,678,991 | 1,583,683,030 | 1,682 | 1,844 | make sure you get a copy of all evidence backed up not on a corp own device or email account. | OP, FL attorney here. Go get a consult with a FL employment attorney, and pronto. I have seen similar situations before and think, practically, your position is there is cooked. But, you may very well have some cause of action. I would think, at MINIMUM, you have a cause of action for “defamation per se.” Regular defamation can be hard to prove, because how do I demonstrate how I was “damaged” (ie, what was the financial impact of the defamation)? But defamation per se presumes damages because the statement is so injurious. Saying someone attempted suicide, subjecting them to distrust, disgrace, etc. is right there. Examples of per se defamation include: When the statement charges that a person has committed an infamous crime; When the statement charges a person with having an infectious disease (or mental illness); When the statement tends to subject one to hatred, distrust, ridicule, contempt or disgrace; or The statement tends to injure one in his trade or profession. See any similarities?? So if you can’t get to an attorney immediately — though, I would make this a priority — consider sending an anti-spoliation letter to the company, which is a letter demanding they preserve all evidence (including correspondence, documents, records, etc.) related to your employment and the circumstances of your termination, leave, etc. If you do this, be sure to specifically reference the emails from the manager that mention the “suicide attempt” and all replies, as well as the dates if known. You don’t have to mention the circumstances. You can simply say something like, “...including the [date] email from [manager] to [employees] with the subject line [“subject”], as well as all replies and forwards of that correspondence.” This will out the company on notice that you are engaging an attorney and that they must preserve evidence. Manager may start trying to delete record of this. It also lets the company know that you know some of what transpired. It also puts managers above the person who spread this rumor on notice of his actions so they’ll begin to investigate. Edit because the post is otherwise locked - OP, my post is slop because it was done quickly on mobile, but I think you get the gist. You may also have some contract-based action here. Please go speak to a good employment attorney about what I see as , at minimum, the following potential causes of action: (a) wrongful termination; (b) defamation/defamation per se; and (c) breach of contract. Also, the most upvoted advice here is to “speak to HR.” I do NOT recommend this. You have already been terminated. That can only put them on notice (without it being in writing) that you intend to bring a claim. It’s bad advice IMO and I’ve reported it as a violation of this sub’s rules. HR’s duty is to protect the company, not you. You do not work there. They will not be looking out for your interests. Even if you report this matter to them, and they terminate the manager, how does that help you? HR/the company in that instance would still only be protecting the company’s interests. The manager was acting as an agent of the company when s/he sent these emails and when you were terminated, not as an individual. I do not practice employment law, but I do represent businesses. I would thank a terminated employee for putting me on notice of a potential claim. I would be able to prepare the company and any defenses before the first round ever began. My advice, again, talk to a reputable employment attorney before speaking to anyone at your company. You will be doing yourself a great disservice otherwise. | 0 | 4,039 | 1.096314 |
exmw6n | legaladvice_test | 0.99 | Neighbor Back-hoed his property line to build retaining wall. Killed a Mango Tree on my property line in process So.. We live on a flag lot. Our back property line backs to a person we have never met. I woke today to a back hoe ripping apart tres and brush up to and maybe on my property line. Owner gave no notice. He later told us he was building a retaining wall, then his back hoe guy told us our mango tree on our property will likely die because it’s roots will be dug up for the footing on the wall. He told us on spot we can either let it die or they can pull it now and they will take care of the tree. Do we have any recourse for the tree they killed? Also, is there an easement they have to follow for property walls? | fga5bjm | fg9xad8 | 1,580,646,968 | 1,580,644,242 | 75 | 2 | >our mango tree on our property will likely die Take photos of everything to document what happened. *IF* the tree does die then you can sue in small claims court. But until that happens you have no damages. Don't write off the tree prematurely- with a bit of care it just might survive. | ---
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> So.. We live on a flag lot. Our back property line backs to a person we have never met. I woke today to a back hoe ripping apart tres and brush up to and maybe on my property line. Owner gave no notice. He later told us he was building a retaining wall, then his back hoe guy told us our mango tree on our property will likely die because it’s roots will be dug up for the footing on the wall. He told us on spot we can either let it die or they can pull it now and they will take care of the tree. > > Do we have any recourse for the tree they killed? Also, is there an easement they have to follow for property walls?
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yoeyi4 | legaladvice_test | 0.97 | My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital. I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast. Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can. | ivdx78n | ive0ex2 | 1,667,802,991 | 1,667,805,585 | 136 | 846 | Yes you would be able to sue them for the medical bills. | Not sure if there is any legal issues but maybe posting a description of the dogs on your local Facebook page might help you find the owners. If you have a security camera you can even post the video to a community safety page | 0 | 2,594 | 6.220588 |
mpift9 | legaladvice_test | 0.9 | [US, CA] My fiance ordered an engagement ring online. The ring we received has a completely different diamond. Customer service says it was a "misspelling on cut type on the website". I want the diamond we ordered, is this possible? Ring was purchased >1 year ago. I am unsure if I am allowed to share the company's name here, but I will say it is a reputable jewelry company based out of California. My fiance ordered my "dream ring" online through this company and the ring he received had an entirely different diamond. He knows nothing about diamonds so he did not know this, but after I received the ring, I knew something was off. I did not mention anything to him in case it hurt his feelings. Our wedding is coming up, so I ordered a matching wedding band through the same website. I needed the original order number for my engagement ring as well as photos so the company could make sure the band would match correctly. I noticed the sales invoice had the \*correct\* diamond type listed, yet the diamond we received is \*different\*. After a few back-and-forth emails and phone calls, the customer service rep verified that the diamond I received was not the same as the diamond we ordered. The certification pamphlet I received with the ring matches the stone, and the certification code on the invoice matches the pamphlet, but the sales invoice diamond type does not match the stone and pamphlet. This is a blip from the email from the customer service rep: "About your center stone, I did get the full context, it was a misspelling on cut type on the website, however the certification and everything else about the stone was correct, which is good, I was afraid a bigger issue had taken place. I can have my team send an updated insurance appraisal but, other than that, all your documentation clearly outlines the characteristics of your diamond." I'm sorry, but what happened here was not a "misspelling". Misspelling and mislabeling are two completely different things. The sales invoice clearly states one type of diamond, and the pamphlet is for a completely different shape and cut of diamond. After thinking about it more and discussing it with my fiance, I have decided that I DO want the diamond we originally ordered, not the one we received. However, this ring was purchased >1 year ago now, and I am unsure of my rights as a customer right now. Company is based out of California, we are in Nebraska. Thanks in advance! | guadh8v | guaafbb | 1,618,255,067 | 1,618,253,708 | 61 | 3 | Are the sizes, grades and values of the two diamonds equivalent? If so, I see no other recourse except to continue working with the company to find a resolution. I would definitely get your diamond appraised by a third party. | Not a lawyer. Have you thought about getting an appraisal? Is there a substantial cost value difference between what was ordered and what was received? You'll likely end up suing for the correction. If this is an issue where you were given a lab grown diamond versus a natural diamond, you should certainly continue to pursue this. The FTC actually has a report guide for jewelry issues. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0045-buying-jewelry | 1 | 1,359 | 20.333333 |
csfusx | legaladvice_test | 0.97 | (LA, CA) Tow Company requested truck keys for "verification of ownership" and now is refusing to return unless I pay $1500 dollars in towing fees. Also had me sign a "receipt for access to vehicle fees" that turned out to be a damage waiver. Hello, I am fairly sure a towing company that towed my car is violating quite a few civil laws and possibly some criminal ones as well. ​ Backstory: Went out of town for \~2 weeks and parked my truck in the parking lot of the apartment complex where I live (Gated parking with clicker to get in). When I come back in town, truck is missing so I call the number on the "No Public Parking" sign and leave a voicemail, which I still haven't heard anything back from. I find some numbers online, and eventually get in contact with a gov't worker who told me that Generic Towing Company Name had my vehicle. I found their phone number online, and figured that I would have to pay a few hundred and call it a sad day. However, when I called they informed me they wanted over 1500 dollars for the towing/storage fees since they had towed it apparently only a few days after I had gone out of town. I contacted the building manager of my apartment and they had no idea about any towing (relevant later) . I then go down to the tow company (located in a whole different city from where I live) and try to prepare myself the best I can with what I want to know/find out. I read up on http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes\_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=22651.07.&article=1. and some other readings and then went into the place. The entire operation reeked of being sketchy. Hand drawn sign with rates and about 3 inches of poly-carb windows on the teller. I asked for a list of the things I owed them this $1500+ for and they refused to give me any bill/statement of what I owed saying "Unless you are paying right now, I'm not writing anything down". I then asked to get my personal items out of my car. They then said there was a $115 "access fee" in order for me to walk \~15 feet to the truck and get my items from within. I also was refused the right to inspect the truck. He also refused to give me any paperwork outlining when/where/why it was towed (he eventually gave me limited amounts of this info after I paid for access to the truck, but initially refused and said it wasn't needed) All three of these seem to be in violation of the document linked. I said there was laws saying I needed to be able to get my personal items out of the car without fee. They said they didn't care and there was a charge. I needed items from my car so I said I was willing to pay the fee. They then said they needed "proof of ownership and photo ID". I said what counts as proof of ownership and they said "Car title, proof of insurance, or registration" I informed them all of those were in the car (pretty standard?) glove compartment. They then said they would need a key to the truck as "proof of ownership". I said the truck was unlocked so they could retrieve documents without it, but they insisted it was needed to "verify ownership". I relented and turned over a key. They retrieved the documents and then allowed me to pay the fee. I asked for a receipt and the guy glared at me then said he needed to write it up. I start loading stuff from the truck into my friends car and then he comes out with my "receipt" to sign. I know, I know, I should have been vigilant and not signed it blindly but I did. Turns out what I actually signed was a release of liability for any damages to the truck. Finally, I ask for the key back. He refuses, saying "I want verification you were here". When I brought up I was on his security camera, he said "thats too much work to get the tapes and all, this is easier" ​ Reading here ( http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes\_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=22658. ) it also seems sketch that my landlord/building manager wasn't contacted because it seems they would have to approve the tow. According to the records I eventually got from the towing company, it was noted at 10am and towed at 9pm, which is far less than the 24-hrs outlined in the link. ​ All of this feels and reads to be illegal and sketchy on multiple counts. Please let me know if this is an accurate view and if taking them to civil court would be advisable. Can I threaten to sue unless the fees are brought to something more reasonable or is that unlawful intimidation? I'd honestly be fine paying 500 or something just to make all of this go away. Would paying for getting the truck back now hurt any future case? | exewvsa | exenx8n | 1,566,227,308 | 1,566,221,013 | 102 | 42 | They broke so many predatory towing laws its not even funny. Pursuant to 22658 (l) (5), you are entitled to 4 times the amount charged. I would pay the $1500 and then sue the towing company in small claims court for my $1500 back plus $6000 in damages. If you are not comfortable doing this you need to hire an attorney ASAP. If your goal is make this thing go away, get the fee lowered and get your car back you can try writing them a demand letter stating what happened and citing the applicable laws they broke and the law the entitles you to quadruple damages. The storage fees will continue to increase though so you need to act quick. | Get the truck out asap and then worry about suing later. The longer it's in the more you pay. They will sell it sooner or later too when fees get high enough and you're already probably close to that point. | 1 | 6,295 | 2.428571 |
a0nqur | legaladvice_test | 0.98 | Update] My dog got into a fight with a smaller dog. Owner asks for $1000 but won't show me vet bills. San Francisco, CA **Previous post:** [https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/9xsppn/my\_dog\_got\_into\_a\_fight\_with\_a\_smaller\_dog\_owner/ **TL:DR** of previous post: Unleased dog runs and grabs my dogs ball that was thrown by 3rd person. Dog comes close enough that my leashed dog can grab him. Owner calls me from private number and demands 1k USD in damages. I agree if he shows me vet bills and he refuses to show me any bills. Nothing happened until this morning when I received a phone call from San Francisco Dangerous dogs unit. They told me that there will be a hearing on whether my dog will be destroyed or not. They said they will look at the video and make a decision. I am extremely confused and concerned about this(mostly terrified). My dog has no prior incidents that got escalated or reported. He's just 13 months old. It is true that he's not fond of sharing his ball but is this really a reason to see if my dog needs to be destroyed? I am currently freaking out. I can not lose my boy. What are my legal rights to protect him? | eaj9i6f | eajf2y3 | 1,543,273,788 | 1,543,278,759 | 57 | 101 | If the video shows that your dog was leashed and the other dog wasn't, that changes what the video will show. I am not a lawyer, but I know that the burden is on the dog owner to keep their animal under control. So even if your dog did kick that other dog's butt and send it to the vet, as long as the video proves you were doing the right and legal thing, I don't think you are going to be in any trouble. | >They told me that there will be a hearing on whether my dog will be destroyed or not....My dog has no prior incidents that ***got escalated or reported.*** I am not a lawyer. Very rarely are dogs put down on the first bite especially if it wasn't a human bitten and nothing was killed as a result of the bite. You can also appeal if the ruling doesn't go in your favor. Did they specifically say your dog being destroyed and what exactly do you mean by 'escalated or reported'? | 0 | 4,971 | 1.77193 |
p5479x | legaladvice_test | 0.95 | Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale. Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he’s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he’s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town. He’s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom’s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park. When my mom’s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she’d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn’t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left. My mom isn’t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1’s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it—but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn’t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait. She then got an offer from a guy who’s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved. Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors’ property to be okay. The properties have no distinct borders; it’s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it’s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it’s not encroaching on anything, and we don’t have to cross the property line to access it). But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad’s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it’s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don’t think so. Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He’d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.* A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she’d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he’d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that’s why A-hole2 hadn’t done the survey. She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1’s lawyer that they knew she hadn’t been dishonest and they just hoped she’d “pitch in” to move the garage like she’d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell). So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again. My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she’s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can’t control and that’s another topic) so she doesn’t ever just open the door. She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic. Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn’t; she told the person she didn’t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera. My mom’s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he’s bought every firm on this side. So… my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer. How worried should she be? 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Title: **Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house**
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> My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale. > > Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he’s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he’s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town. > > He’s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom’s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park. > > When my mom’s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she’d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn’t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left. > > My mom isn’t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1’s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it—but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn’t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait. > > She then got an offer from a guy who’s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved. > > Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors’ property to be okay. > > The properties have no distinct borders; it’s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it’s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it’s not encroaching on anything, and we don’t have to cross the property line to access it). > > But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad’s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it’s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don’t think so. > > Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He’d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.* > > A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she’d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he’d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that’s why A-hole2 hadn’t done the survey. > > She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1’s lawyer that they knew she hadn’t been dishonest and they just hoped she’d “pitch in” to move the garage like she’d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell). > > So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again. > > My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she’s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can’t control and that’s another topic) so she doesn’t ever just open the door. > > She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic. Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn’t; she told the person she didn’t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera. > > My mom’s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he’s bought every firm on this side. > > So… my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer. > > How worried should she be? How can I help her?
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jw8n7c | legaladvice_test | 0.73 | My girlfriend’s(18) mother(40) refuses to relinquish her state ID, birth certificate, social security card, and health insurance card. My girlfriend lives in New Haven, Connecticut and her mother is currently in possession of her state ID, birth certificate, social security card, and health insurance card. She refuses to give them back to her and has only given her photo copies instead. She has no way of contacting her mother through social media or any other way other than through a third party. She stays with her dad and they have no reliable mode of transportation or steady income. Can she take any legal action against her mother without getting an attorney? | gcoux8f | gcoucdi | 1,605,675,317 | 1,605,674,918 | 39 | 14 | She can just order new cards for everything. Easiest. | If you knew where she lived, you could show up with police to demand your property. She would likely say that she does not have it. Not sure how you would prove that she has possession of the items. Why cant you just request copies of the birth certificate and then get a new ID/SS card? If the insurance is under the mother's policy, you might have difficulty getting a copy of that. If it is hers, call the the insurance company or log into their app for a copy. | 1 | 399 | 2.785714 |
vek6o6 | legaladvice_test | 0.98 | I was the victim of a random assault/robbery on the street that left me with medical bills and missed income for 6 months. I’m now physically recovered but am in debt and need to pay bills. What are my next steps legally? [MN] In October 2021 I was randomly assaulted walking on the street at night and my phone was stolen. While I was rushed to the ER for injuries I sustained, the assailants were caught by police and my phone returned to me that night. It was very traumatizing.
After being released from the hospital with a concussion, lacerations, and a fractured ankle, I spent the next 6 months unable to work due to the injuries with my employer’s short term disability only covering 60% of my wages. In addition to those missing wages, I owe a significant amount in medical bills and, frankly, lost 6 months of my life while being immobile.
Fast-forward to today: the two men who assaulted me have been charged with assault and robbery. However, the trails have been continuously delayed and have not begun. I’ve submitted a form for restitution with the county attorney but am not even sure how that works. The criminals don’t seem like the type that may have a lot of money so how does that even work?
Does anyone have any advice on what my next steps legally should be? How can I ensure the best outcome for me? | icqdlzs | icqgbt1 | 1,655,484,200 | 1,655,485,397 | 5 | 37 | Ask for a detailed receipt of all your bills. I heard doing that makes them go thru and recheck everything they did and can make it cheaper. Because they upcharge for Insurance and don't change the bill | I see the comment on here way too often that the people "seem" like they have no money. How do you know? File suit against them and find out. Why would you not? | 0 | 1,197 | 7.4 |
4w518p | legaladvice_test | 0.85 | (TX) landlord left everyone a very--feisty--letter regarding animals defecating in the children's sandpit. Letter states if the issue continues, he will have all pets removed from our apartments, even those who are not Contributing to the problem. West texas The letter he posted has a very threatening tone to it. https://imgur.com/lbeX2be I know if I'm not doing anything wrong I've got nothing to really worry about, but this letter has statements like "Try me!" and clearly shows lack of respect for tenants and professionalism. He's bluntly saying his tenants are PURPOSEFULLY trying to bring down the quality of the apartments. I'm sure everyone at my apartments all paid him some form of pet deposit. What happens if he decides he wants no more pets? What can we do since our lease states we paid the pet deposit, yet he wants all pets gone? Should I discuss this with a couple neighbors? If you require more details please ask. Thanks! Edit: I'd also like to add that I do have a small dog, but I don't set foot in the sandbox at all. | d641hcd | d640ezm | 1,470,325,655 | 1,470,324,309 | 196 | 45 | Put me down for 20 bucks on "outdoor cat using the play area as a litterbox". | >I'm sure everyone at my apartments all paid him some form of pet deposit. What happens if he decides he wants no more pets? When lease renewal comes up, the landlord could restrict pets in the new lease. | 1 | 1,346 | 4.355556 |
znpjhd | legaladvice_test | 0.94 | I rear ended someone a year ago, and they are suing me for $750,000. TN. On December 14th, 2021, I was coming up over a hill, and as I got to the top of the hill, a line of cars were braking suddenly… and I rear ended someone. I didn’t have enough time to stop due to not being able to see the brake lights as I was approaching/coming up over the hill. I asked the guy if he was ok and apologized at least a million times. He said yes, and when the police asked if he needed medical assistance, he said no. He did mention to me that he has had back surgery before. The guy in front of the guy I rear ended also pulled over and told the police that he witnessed me coming over the hill and told them I didn’t have enough time to brake. I just got papers that I’m being summoned to court, and the guy is suing for $750,000. I literally have no idea what to do… I called my insurance today, and my rep wasn’t in office today. What do I expect from this? Do I need to hire a lawyer? I’m panicking!! | j0jat2l | j0jd82p | 1,671,241,602 | 1,671,242,815 | 36 | 39 | >and the guy is suing for $750,000. It doesn't matter what that number listed in the complaint is. it could say he's suing for "one bajillion dollars." It means nothing. | In Tennessee the statute of limitations for a personal injury is one year. You are being sued, because your insurance company is refusing to pay the settlement to the allegedly injured party in an amount that they are willing to accept. So in order for their attorney to cover their ass they had to file a lawsuit. Clearly your insurance company doesn’t believe the injuries they are claiming warrant whatever they are demanding. Give the papers to your insurance company cooperate with them at every turn and send them notification in writing via certified mail that if they are able to settle the case within your policy limits they should do so. That way, if by some bizarre circumstances the plaintiff gets a judgment beyond your policy limit your insurance company must cover it | 0 | 1,213 | 1.083333 |
w9psfj | legaladvice_test | 0.88 | Schizophrenic neighbor breeding and releasing cats into neighborhood My neighbor has developed schizophrenia and owns a bunch of cats which he has released into the neighborhood. He is also breeding more cats and plans to release them. There are 3 litters of kittens hidden in his house and another pregnant female. Does this constitute animal abuse and is there an agency that will help confiscate the cats? If this is animal abuse can the schizophrenic man be taken into medical care and forced to take his meds? In my city Santa Ana CA there is no legal limit on the number of cats you can own. My neighbor refuses to take his medication and his husband is unable to force him to take the medication for fear he is kicked out of the house. The rational husband is unable to catch and spay the females because they are too wild for him to catch. The husband is unable to even give me the kittens so that I can find them homes because the schizophrenic husband refuses to give them up. One of the cats has an injured paw and large bloody tumor in his ear. I have trapped this one and am going to get him medical attention and have already trapped and spayed another of the cats at my own expense. What is the best way to resolve this situation? I've already spoken to the rational husband and advised him to pretend to want to keep the cats so that in the event that an agency is able to confiscate them he will not be blamed and kicked out of the house. | ihwk78u | ihwjzav | 1,658,955,762 | 1,658,955,678 | 14 | 9 | https://www.santa-ana.org/animal-services/ | Call animal control or your local shelter. | 1 | 84 | 1.555556 |
u47mv0 | legaladvice_test | 0.98 | My neighbor keeps reporting me to the HOA for parking on the grass but I never even do this. How can I address this with my rental company so I am not fined? I’ve lived in this rental house in Florida for four years. My neighbor (who we’ve called the cops on twice for threatening physical harm to myself and my fiancé) keeps making false reports to the HOA about us parking on the grass. She once bragged she was the president of the HOA and could do whatever she wants to us because we are renters. My rental company is informing me of fines because this “issue” was never addressed. Is this something I can even fight? | i4ua8l8 | i4ttpif | 1,650,035,870 | 1,650,028,471 | 689 | 189 | Start asking for proof. Like pictures of you actually parked on the grass. | Start taking pictures of every time you park your car. People would call in my big work truck when I’d come home for lunch. Reporting that my truck was parked on lawns or peoples grass. I started taking pictures anytime I parked that big rig somewhere that wasn’t a parking lot. | 1 | 7,399 | 3.645503 |
505uq0 | legaladvice_test | 0.63 | My drunk neighbors (a male/female couple) took offense to a joke I made and assaulted me, and the gf capped it off by smashing/shattering an empty 40 oz bottle over my head...I declined to press charges after it happened but I'm conflicted. This happened early Saturday AM. I sarcastically gave my neighbor's roommate the worst answer I could think of when she asked if we knew where he had snuck off too after a heated argument (normal for them to do) and I too pokerfacedly told her he had announced his intention to go cheat on her at the 24 hour "massage" parlor down the street. She thought I was serious, and her roomie asked me if he really said that. I told him no, of course not, and he tells me that I better flag her down cuz it seems she thought I was serious. I feel bad about making the joke for many reasons, and would've apologized even despite what followed. I was unable to catch up to her and so I returned to my apartment. The BF soon after begins banging on my door in a way that I immediately realize that he seems far more angry than I had hoped. I was gonna apologize anyway, and I figured I would just go out there like a man and address it. He won't give me a chance to talk, basically pulls me by the shirt and starts very forcefully pushing me, obviously is drunk but livid in a way that indicated he was either high on something else (AFAIK they only drink and smoke weed but...) or that anger was a familiar and maybe inordinately intense emotions for him as a person. I didn't wanna fight, and it was seeming like I may have no choice. He's getting frustrated that I won't throw the first punch, I'm doing everything I can language wise to calm things down without patronizing him or invalidating his anger, but then he acts like my willingness to apologize is him making me apologize cuz I'm a pussy I guess he said for not fighting (just trying to get me to throw a punch I figure so I don't respond.), He says I shouldn't be apologizing to him and I agree and then his gf steps out onto their porch. She is batshit insane livid, like I have never even seen in my 31 years a person so undeniably furious. She then says she's got something for me in the house and I figure it's a weapon or something intended to harm me. Their friends watching this happen are telling me what a piece of shit I am and accusing me of trying to elicit sympathy etc, and I am starting to realize they don't recognize my confidence or give a shit that I'm doing what I can (enough at that point, I still think, as the beer poured on my head was humiliating enough and I didn't know what I could do to assuage the anger at that point aside from going back in time and stopping myself from making the joke. I'm trying to keep an eye on where the gf is and what she went in to retrieve, but it's difficult as I'm STILL getting pushed over and over by the bf. I start turning to check on the GF and turn in time to see her swing a big ass glass thing as hard as it seemed she was able to, upside my head, causing a moment of static and a feeling that I was about to go unconscious, feeling hot blood pouring down my face before I even hit the ground. There was a LOT of blood, and I assumed the wound pretty bad by the amount of blood and the thoroughly shattered glass fragments. The facial expressions of my assailants and their friends seemed to bring gravity to the situation. The bf says "you're lucky it was empty!" But I can tell he's internally like "WTF did she go that far for" and he starts telling her she didn't have to do all that, and she is still livid and yelling at me all kinds of shit. I'm starting to go into a near state of shock, and the desperate search for something to put over the wound to stem the bleeding makes me wonder if I have any other choice but to call an ambulance. I wake my roommate, she can't take me to the ER cuz we can't leave her baby alone, and soon after I call 911 as she cleans up my blood for me. Soon the cops arrive, I give them my account of the incident, and the paramedics arrive and act like I shouldn't have bothered calling 911 as there was "nothing to suture," to which I assured them the blood smeared on my clothing, face and body were definitely real, but I was glad it wasn't as bad as I thought. The police officers asked if I wanted to press charges, and I think before I act and I was pretty sure I could change my mind later, and the fact that by doing that I would be complicating and probably prolonging something for which I never wanted or intended for anyway, made me decide to not file charges at the time. The police officer's reaction seemed like they were having a ddifficult time maintaining his air of impartiality. The next day I heard them talking about the incident in a vocal tone that indicated they thought it was funny and like 'that'll learn em" type of attitude. They normally play music on Sundays pretty loudly, but they seemed (could be my psychology at that time I admit) to be cranking it up more than a bit more than is normal, which I have no problem with before 10pm but if they're doing it to be belligerent then I am pissed. I got advice from a few friends and mostly they gave me the whole 'man if that was me they'd be int he hospital cuz I'd beat them up so hard' BS, but pretty much all of them said they would press charges if they were me. I completely agree with the idea that what they did, especially her, was beyond what I deserved, but I still feel like an ass and I try to make extra efforts to swallow my pride/compromise/maintain good relations with especially family, coworkers, and neighbors, but I am a person who is trying to self-advocate and improve my self-image and actually realize my value so I don't get walked all over and disrespected. They never even sent a person in their house to apologize, I'm sure they feel I completely deserved what I got, and I'm pretty sure they assume they did some badass shit and didn't suffer any consequences..they both had obvious anger issues,which I already had observed living next door. I'm thinking I should consult a lawyer too, but she could've killed or disfigured me for life, and they show no signs of acknowledging that it took a lot of compassion to decline filing charges, and I hoped that they would be grateful once sober that they dodged a serious bullet that could easily put both in jail for a decent stretch of time, I assume around 2-5 years or less but even a month in prison/county has to be shitty and frightening. My question is kind of mostly regarding ethics I suppose, but I have a very bad/good habit of thinking carefully about whether or not I will react like this or that to something, and though it means I frequently exercise opening my mind to other perspectives, it creates just as much chaos in my life when it inevitably causes me to procrastinate and too frequently second guess myself, which helps me little in my social interactions. I'm worried that the restraining orders I will have to file against two people who live about 15 feet from where I am typing this from, the lack of witnesses that are likely going to tell the truth about everything as they were drunk & blindly on the side of the couple without hearing anything contrary. I didn't go into the ER or urgent care as I trusted the EMT's knew what they were saying when they told me there wouldn't be any need to go in unless the cuts were aggravated in whatever way. But the wound's location and the luck over where it's located make it seem unlikely any photographic evidence would be helpful in successfully pressing charges.... So is it important to/still worth it in light of my goals to be a better self-advocate that I follow through on pressing charges? I'm also apprehensive because obviously they could go away and cause trouble for myself and the other roomies in my household from the inside of jail, or what if the neighbors' household fabricates a story that I was the one who assaulted them etc...I'm wondering if it's all really worth it? The GF and the BF have anger issues that at other times have surfaced and caused me to take notice, and they are in their early 20's and I don't feel like it would make me feel much better were they in prison, but a few friends I've explained this to have basically told me they would lose respect for me should I not press charges. If I should press charges, answer me this:do I need to get my ass to urgent care so that I at the very least have some evidence aside from witnesses who might claim they saw nothing and photographs that barely show the (low-mid) severity of the cuts and bump? What else do I need to do? TL;DR My neighbors assaulted me, one with what is possibly a deadly weapon. I declined at the end of the arriving officer's questions to press charges for assault, but I am conflicted about it big time because I could've been killed or disfigured, but also am in some way the instigator or things with my innappropriate joke/statement, and the extenuating circumstances of my relation/literal location to the offenders makes me worry that I may wish down the line I'd just swallowed my pride and stick with my original decision to not file charges. Thank you for any advice or anecdotal info you might throw my way! | d71e62w | d71e7cx | 1,472,489,393 | 1,472,489,439 | 39 | 65 | Only read the tl;dr. If I got bashed in the head with a bottle, I would have went to the ER/Urgent care ASAP. I suggest you do so. | Man, like 99% of what you wrote was not necessary. First of all, it is up to the DA to press charges or not. However, cops commonly ask you if you want to because nobody wants to bother with the case if you are not wanting to participate and see it through. Second, there is no need to get a lawyer as you don't really have any damages. That they COULD have caused damages doesn't matter from a civil standpoint. Third: Personally I would have "pressed charges" when first asked about it. However, having said that I would not, I would not reconsider and I would just let it go just because I like to be a man of my word and have that reputation, but that's entirely up to you. | 0 | 46 | 1.666667 |
u1a9p0 | legaladvice_test | 0.98 | [TX] Friend's dog is being abused, will reporting animal abuse launch a bigger investigation into his child abuse as well? Texas. A friend of mine (16 or 17) is being severely abused by his parents, physically and emotionally. CPS was called to his house one or two years ago, they didn't even TALK to him (they interviewed his BROTHER, who wasn't being abused) and left, and then his life became worse. Because of that we (as in his friends and classmates) are all reluctant to call CPS again. I don't know who originally called CPS or if that was the first time. His parents just got a dog a couple of days ago, and now the dog is also being abused (physically beat, kept in a small cage at all times). I'm wondering if we call an investigation on animal abuse for the dog, will they also look into the child abuse going on at home or is that ONLY the job of CPS? Should I ask him to start documenting photos? | i4cblwn | i4b10m2 | 1,649,710,923 | 1,649,691,558 | 197 | 152 | A) Call CPS, B) Tell every single teacher you can about this, C) You might want to remind them that it is illegal for them to not report this to CPS, D) This applies to pretty much everyone in a school including the Lunch person. | You are young, and I know you are worried about your friend. The right thing in this situation is to call CPS again for your friend. And absolutely call Animal Control (google animal control and your city to find the phone number) and tell them you'd like to report an animal abuse case. | 1 | 19,365 | 1.296053 |
oc97wq | legaladvice_test | 0.95 | Husband's dad was married but estranged. He gave us his house before passing away. His wife is saying that she is entitled to half FL My husband's father owned a house outright prior to meeting and marrying his wife. They met in 2013 and married in 2014, but their relationship was on again off again. Most recently they were "together" from November 2018 to December 2019 before deciding to call it quits for good. She moved out of his place and into an apartment of her own, and they lived separately from that point on. He filed for divorce in early 2020, but early in the process she had a series of tough life events. Her mother and sister both died and she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. My husband's father stopped pursuing the divorce to give her time. He offhandedly mentioned at one point that he was waiting a while because it looks bad to divorce her when she's going through a difficult time, but once things got better for her he planned to pursue it because he said he wanted to date again. In summer 2020 he went through some tough times himself, decided life was too stressful and retired to a condo on Florida. He gave my husband his house (and updated the deed etc. accordingly). If it matters, she was never on the deed. Fast forward, he passed away in January of this year. Then in May we got a surprise at the door - divorce papers. She apparently did not know he had died. After she was informed that he had passed, we thought things were settled - but now we've received a letter from a law firm stating that she is suing his for the house. The letter named his dad (deceased), his "estate" and us as the defendants according to the papers. The gist of it seems to be that she is arguing that the house was half hers (because she wasn't on a deed but apparently by Florida law that's how it works, it claims) so he couldn't give it away without her permission, and therefore him giving it to my husband wasn't valid. Then further that since he died, Florida law says she gets the house. As far as we can tell this is a "we plan to sue you" type letter rather than a "we are actively suing you right now and have filed in court" type letter. Is this serious/valid? Should we get a lawyer or is it unlikely to play out? Thanks for any and all advice. | h3t0gtp | h3t0njd | 1,625,234,588 | 1,625,234,675 | 66 | 193 | Since the house was premarital property, how does that figure in to Fla law? | You need to figure out whether the original transfer of the house was valid. This depends on the state and the specific circumstances, but the fact that he owned the house prior to the marriage and she wasn’t on the deed both work in your favor. You don’t necessarily need to contact a lawyer until you are sued, but it might be a good idea to at least talk to a real estate lawyer to make sure the paperwork from the house transfer is in order. If you are sued, obviously contact a lawyer immediately. | 0 | 87 | 2.924242 |
56i3ln | legaladvice_test | 0.88 | Neighbor cut down trees within my property line without my permission. I live in Michigan and have several trees near my property line which provide privacy from our neighbors. These trees are 1-2 feet on our property (we still have a stake in the ground showing the property line). Last year, we had a six foot chain link fence installed in my backyard to keep in my dog. The fence is in front the trees on our property. The neighbor just cut down a few trees in my property line (without permission) which eliminated our privacy. What are my options? | d8juzfx | d8jfrss | 1,475,972,582 | 1,475,949,646 | 12 | 11 | Get land surveyed, hire and arborist to get a report on value and replacement cost of trees. Hire a lawyer to send a letter to neighbors about said damage and estimate reports on replacement costs. They better have homeowners because this will not be cheap for them. | So you installed a fence several feet inside your property line, inside of these trees? Do you think the neighbor assumed that you built the fence on the property line? | 1 | 22,936 | 1.090909 |
xqh1gd | legaladvice_test | 0.98 | A tow company kept my stolen vehicle on the lot for 13 days before reporting it, then made me pay $1200 for its return. For context, I am in Maine. The vehicle was stolen out of the driveway. It was left abandoned in a McDonalds parking lot. McDonald’s called the tow company, who picked it up. The car was hidden from view and blocked in by several other vehicles. In the state of Maine, after 14 days with no claim, the company can legally sell the vehicle. He waited for 13 days before reporting it, hoping that nobody would have a chance to claim it. Upon arriving to pick it up, he charged $1200 for “storage”. We then discovered that the car had been damaged from the tow, as it was a front wheel drive and locked. He towed it from the back with the wheels locked, and now the tires and front end need replacement. Do I have a case for legal recourse here? This whole thing just seems criminal. Even if it’s not, it’s bullshit. | iqbidue | iqb7myg | 1,664,418,639 | 1,664,413,634 | 18 | 7 | First, I would report to insurance about the damage and have them deal with that aspect. As for the tow itself it looks like some towns in Maine have a traffic division that handles towing companies. If that fits you contact them. If not I would also say contact the constituent services if your state legislative representatives and ask for their help with how to address abusive towing companies | Do you have comprehensive insurance coverage on your car? | 1 | 5,005 | 2.571429 |
a13pb5 | legaladvice_test | 0.98 | Husband's employer has a "use it or lose it" vacation time policy. Whenever he puts in for vacation, his supervisor denies it because they are understaffed and can't spare him. He will lose 4 weeks of accrued vacation time at the end of the year because of this. Is this legal? [MA] | eandnef | eamwpm3 | 1,543,422,313 | 1,543,410,270 | 65 | 48 | I am not a lawyer but I had the same problem when I worked at a large company on Boston. I was not able to take pto (at least a sizable portion of it) and they don't payout. I contacted the Attorney General's Fair Labor Division (hotline number is 617-727-3465). They are going to require thst you file a complaint with your HR department first. Make sure you document all of the complaints, requests, and denials (hopefully he has emails. The complaint process is slow. Of your employer obliges with no contest you should receive payment. If they contest then they will instigate and there may be a hearing. | Has he tried asking off short amounts of time? Like a Friday or a Monday to get a long weekend? Or have all his requests been for 4+ days? I’m just saying because denying even a day or two off repeatedly will help you make your case to the department of labor that they are not being reasonable about allowing vacation. | 1 | 12,043 | 1.354167 |
h88dfr | legaladvice_test | 0.95 | Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000. I got an email from the ex’s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying “you will get a $1,000 and nothing more”. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies. I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up “charges” that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a “project”. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events. Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn’t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn’t. I think you can gather from my post - I’m bitter. I’m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don’t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them. | fupjve0 | fuq3loa | 1,592,062,100 | 1,592,072,915 | 222 | 792 | Was your name on the title/deed? Whose name was on the property tax bill? IANL but if your name wasn't on any documents relating to the house you don't have a claim to the proceeds of the sale. Even if you paid the mortgage that effectively made you a tenant. You could file in small claims but I'm not sure how successful you would be with no paper trail. I fear you've just learned a very expensive life lesson about loaning money to family and friends. Definitely consult with a lawyer if you don't get any advice from one here. | I am a lawyer but I’m not your lawyer. I’m not going to explain what each party did wrong or what obligations you all may have to each other. All of you screwed up and have opened yourselves up to various liabilities. ***You should not pursue this by yourself.*** You would need to consult with an attorney to obtain any vindication you believe you deserve while making sure you don’t throw yourself under the bus because you made an emotional decision. It will not be cheap. | 0 | 10,815 | 3.567568 |
98otdl | legaladvice_test | 0.97 | (Ontario Canada) A neighbour has started building his septic tank on our property It's actually my Grandma's property this is happening on, she has a large waterfront property and her neighbour has a small waterfront for his property. He's been dumping his trailer and other stuff over her property line for years, despite her asking him to keep off her property. She had the land surveyed a few years ago so she knows he is on her property. Last year she put up wooden stakes with rope along the property line and jerk neighbour pulls them out of the ground and throws them onto her property. She's in her 80's and lives alone. Bylaw has been called after that incident and they spoke with the neighbour but things have only gotten worse. The neighbour has been digging during the night, a septic tank hole which is deep and about 20 feet into her property. My husband went out with a professional surveyor today to find out where exactly the property lines are and now it is clearly marked, with this big hole in Grandma's yard. We already have someone lined up to fill in the hole but we are concerned about the liability issue since it's on her property. We are building a fence in the coming weeks along the property line. When he first started digging, Grandma decided it was time to build a fence to hopefully end this. What we didn't know before the surveyor came out was why he was digging this hole - there's pipes in it and it is for a septic bed. We assume he had no permits since he did it during the nights and not during the day so my Grandma is going to Town Hall to speak with someone there about this. Is there anything else she should be doing though? I think they are giving the neighbour notice to get his pipes out ASAP as we are filling in the hole this week - do we even need to tell him? Sorry if this is rambly, I just worry about my Grandma and her jerk neighbour and what else he might try to do. He won't be happy once the fence is built as he loses his waterfront, but at this point he's clearly aware what he is doing is wrong and he continues to do things on her property. | e4hod55 | e4hphzl | 1,534,724,829 | 1,534,725,947 | 86 | 254 | I would install cameras that have decent night vision and then place the wooden stakes with rope and a no trespassing sign. | Time to talk to code enforcement, who is very likely to shut this down. Septic near waterways requires a whole mess of considerations, so this likely un-permitted as you suspect. | 0 | 1,118 | 2.953488 |
dg9e4t | legaladvice_test | 0.93 | I gave my parents temporary custody of my son so i could get out of an abusive relationship and get back on my feet and now they won't give him back. As soon as they were served with the legal notice for the petition i filed to get full custody back they secretly took him across the country. Throwaway account. Please forgive my formatting etc etc.... So basically, what are my rights and what do i do??? My parents have temporary guardianship of my (12yo) son. I totally cannot afford a lawyer and have so far only found one pro bono program that gives free family matter advice which i have utilized but need more info/services than they can provide. I'm sure it'll help to know that I live in Maine. I asked my parents to take my son a few years ago so i could get things situated after leaving a terrible relationship and starting over with literally nothing, and it took longer than i expected to get back on my feet For the last year i have tried amicably to get my boy back. They have refused with their biggest reason being that they can provide more financial stability. I'm in management so I do pretty well, but they absolutely have a lot more money. I recently filed a petition to have their guardianship terminated and within a week of them being notified they packed up and moved to Florida with my boy (and will not tell me anything more specific). So what i need/would like to know is: What are my rights? Where do i find information and resources? (I've tried and googled everything i can think of..) Are they legally allowed to take him out of state? How do lawyers even work? Can i get a free consult/advice? Is that a thing?? Is there a way to find a pro bono lawyer? Anything else i could/should know? | f3batry | f3bmzud | 1,570,805,929 | 1,570,813,334 | 9 | 14 | What are your rights? Fairly limited since you did sign away guardianship. If it does go to court they will assess everything. Financial stability, past relationships, character witnesse, and living conditions. Where do I find resources? Legal aid as you did, I would also look over the revised statutes for Maine as well as Florida. A lot of states will privately talk to the child as well to see what he/she wants to do, how life is in both situations. Free lawyer consultations are a thing, almost every lawyer will do a free consult. Legal aid are pro Bono lawyers, a lot of firms will require their team to do so many hours pro Bono through what ever channel how ever often a week/month/year. As said before this is not something I would take on with out lawyering up. In a lot of these cases grandparents keep children, it happens a lot. | Family law attorney- temporary guardianship typically does not explicitly allow them to remove the child from jurisdiction. You filed before they fled, they were served with the petition. If a court finds that service is joined and your parents do not show up to the hearing in Maine you can ask the court to order them to return with your child. The court can issue a warrant for their arrest if they do not comply. Keep track of their movements the best you can until this is resolved. You will need their address. Find out the the address and number of the nearest police precinct to them. Given the unique circumstances of your case you may qualify for representation via a local domestic violence organization. However, most private family law attorneys will at least give you a consultation. Find one who specializes in grandparents rights. You will need a lawyer for this. | 0 | 7,405 | 1.555556 |
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