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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New York on
Q: I have a manufactured home that I own and pay rent at a Mobile Home park. The landlord constructed the concrete slab

and he owns the land. The slab is cracking in several areas and my home is no longer level due to a cave in on the property. Is he responsible for the repairs that are needed? He also constructed a retaining wall that needs repairs.

Steven Warren Smollens
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answered on Jun 6, 2023

Dear Stony Point MHP Tenant:

Are there at least three manufactured homes on the same property? If so, your tenancy should be governed by Rent Stabilization. https://hcr.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2018/12/mfhp-program.pdf...
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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Civil Litigation for California on
Q: Competition falsely claims “voted #1”

I own an ebike rental company in lake tahoe. My competition claims “voted #1 ebike rentals in lake tahoe”. There has never been any type of vote. We have more reviews than them and a higher rating across all platforms. To me it is clear false advertising but i am curious if an attorney... Read more »

Adam Stoddard
Adam Stoddard
answered on Jun 6, 2023

I'm not a marketing and false advertising attorney by any means, but my first impression would be that it is pure puffery and a legal statement. There may have been a vote and you just have no idea about it. For example, maybe they asked 5 local businesses who the best e-bike company is in... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for California on
Q: How can I find my mom's hospital records and medical videos taken my her team of Doctors? Riverside General hospital, ca

She was a patient was studyed due to the Arm,shoulder and left breast .8 hour surgery, three teams of Doctors ,interning . I remember my mom sighing paper work for release

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Jun 6, 2023

To obtain your mother's hospital records and medical videos from Riverside General Hospital in California, follow these steps:

Contact the hospital and inquire about their process for requesting medical records.

Complete any required forms and provide the necessary...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for California on
Q: I have a family law question, Is there such a thing as grandparents rights like to visit and talk to them

My daughter now lives in Nebraska with the girls

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answered on Jun 6, 2023

Yes, many jurisdictions recognize the concept of "grandparents' rights" to visitation or communication with their grandchildren. However, the specific laws regarding grandparents' rights vary from one jurisdiction to another.

In the case of your daughter living in...
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1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for California on
Q: Had a urology procedure, 1 1/2 days later collapsed and was hospitalized for 9 days with blood poisoning. (Sepsis).

Doctor said it was rare for that to happen. So he acknowledged he got the infection from the procedure. He was in ICU with BiPap machine. Had heart attack. Had angiogram and angioplasty. What are the chances we can get help with the co-pay? This just happened May 24, 2023 through June 3, 2023. It... Read more »

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answered on Jun 6, 2023

Review your health insurance policy to understand coverage for complications.

Contact your insurance provider to discuss the situation and inquire about co-pay assistance.

Consider consulting with a medical malpractice attorney for legal advice.

Keep records of medical...
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