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What Are the Bases for Damages Recognized by California Small Claims Courts?

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Not every claim can be taken to small claims court.The very name of the small claims court makes it clear that this California court is not appropriate for every claimant. But dollar amount is not the only criteria for determining what cases can be decided in small claims court. Only certain types of...


Can a Convicted Felon Win the State Lottery in California?

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A felony conviction will not prevent you from claiming a lottery prize in California.Since a felony is the most serious class of crime, a felony conviction can restrict your conduct even after you have served your prison sentence, but not to the extent many people think. It is often said that if you are convicted of a felony, you can...

Can You Collect Past-Due Rent Once a Tenant Vacates the Premises?

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Tenants do not escape rent liabilty when they move out.Rent is essentially the price a tenant pays you for living a building you own. It is the tenant's legal obligation under the rental contract to pay full and timely rent. If rent is not paid up when the tenant moves out, you can obtain and try to col...

Is It Illegal to Do Piercings Without a License?

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In most cases, body piercing artists must be licensed.Many people consider body piercings and tattoos to be a form of art or personal expression. Tattoo artists specialize in the types of piercings clients desire to make a statement or simply to decorate their bodies. Unlike other forms of art, however,...

Tenants' Rights in California for a Termite Inspection

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Tenants displaced by termite work are entitled to compensation.Nobody likes to hear the word termites used in reference to a building she owns or lives in. While termite inspections won't break a landlord's bank account nor greatly disrupt a tenancy, expense and inconvenience are inevitable if a serious pest inf...

Texas Rental Deposit Law

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Leases may contain terms about notices that must be provided to your landlord, like plans to vacate.Before you move into a rental property, it is common for a landlord to require a rental deposit, sometimes referred to as a security deposit. The purpose of the deposit is to protect the landlord in the event you damage the property, move out of the...

Nevada Penalties for a Felon Possessing a Firearm

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Most felons can't possess guns for any reason.Though the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives Americans the right to bear arms, that right is not absolute. In Nevada, as in other states, it is generally illegal for felons and other categories of prohibited individuals to own or posses...

Can a Felon Own a Shotgun in Indiana?

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Felons cannot typically possess shotguns, even for hunting.Though the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives Americans rights to bear firearms, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the government can regulate firearms and restrict the types of people who can own them. Generally, felons cannot own a...


What Are the Laws Concerning Soliciting Donations in Illinois?

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Your organization must register with the Attorney General before soliciting any donations in Illinois.Charitable nonprofits typically rely on donations for their survival. In Illinois, state law requires most organizations that solicit contributions from the pubic to first register with the Attorney General's office and provide annual reports. Additi...

Oregon Rental Security Deposit Law

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A security deposit protects the landlord if you break your lease early.In Oregon, a landlord may ask you to pay a security deposit when you enter into a lease agreement for a residential rental property. The purpose of the deposit is to protect the landlord if you fail to make a monthly rental payment or if you damage t...

Collecting Your Judgment in California

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Sometimes you need to get the court involved in your collection efforts.To a layperson, winning a lawsuit may seem like the end-all and be-all of litigation, but a monetary award means little if you cannot collect it. To increase your chances of collecting the judgment, before you go to court, find out whether the defend...

Ohio Rental Laws on a Security Deposit and Normal Wear & Tear

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Landlords can't deduct money from security deposits for normal wear and tear.Security deposits enable landlords to pay for damages that tenants cause during their tenancy. However, in Ohio, as in various other states, landlords are prohibited from charging tenants for damages that are the result of normal wear and tear. If a...

Laws on Late Rent Notices in Maryland

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In Maryland, a landlord is not required to provide notice to a tenant who is behind on his rent.Failure to pay rent on time can result in an eviction action filed against you. In Maryland, unlike evictions based on violations of the lease, state law does not require that a landlord provide you with notice of unpaid rent, or of a landlord's inte...

Arkansas Law for Non Payment of Rent

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A tenant can be charged with a misdemeanor for failing to comply with a notice to vacate in Arkansas.A tenant's failure to pay rent is considered stealing from the landlord in Arkansas. For that reason, the state allows the filing of criminal charges against tenants if they refuse to vacate after the landlord provides them with notice. Knowing how t...

What Are My Rights as a Non-Smoking Tenant in Massachusetts?

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Secondhand smoke is a Class A carcinogen and harmful to your health.Non-smoking tenants have the right to live in a healthy and safe environment. However, this is not possible when secondhand smoke seeps into a tenant's rental unit or is present in the common areas of an apartment building. In Massachusetts, nonsmoki...


Are Snapping Turtles Illegal to Own in Kansas?

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Overfished and hunted, snapping turtle populations are declining.Both the common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) and the alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) are native to Kansas, and, despite their declining populations, no state laws currently prohibit you from owning these reptiles. The only...

Are AK-47s Legal to Own?

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Invented by the Russian World War II veteran Mikhail Kalashnikov, the famed Avtomat Kalashnikova, or AK-47 rifle, has found international acceptance among armies large and small, as well as gun collectors in the United States. These weapons have a si...

North Carolina Law on a Grace Period for Rent

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In North Carolina, a landlord must provide notice and wait 10 days before filing an eviction.Paying rent on time is perhaps the most important obligation a tenant has to a landlord. In North Carolina, being late by one day is grounds for termination of the lease agreement. Knowing how the eviction process works in the state helps both landlo...

How Long Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit in Utah?

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A landlord must include an itemized list of deductions from the security deposit.Security deposits help ensure that a landlord can easily recoup damages to his property when a tenant moves out. However, states also have an interest in protecting the rights of tenants and punishing unscrupulous landlords. Utah law attempts to stri...

What Is Involved in Mediation?

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Mediation is an informal, problem-solving process.It doesn’t matter whether you’re involved in a disagreement with your neighbor or employer, were served with a lawsuit, or are trying to reach a divorce settlement; no one wants to be involved in a lengthy and stressful dispute. When you...

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