Law & Ethics - August 2006

2006-08-20 08:37:47 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

On Friday I received a letter from my landlord notifying me that I would have to begin paying for electricity starting 9/18. Previously, all utilities were included as part of my rent. This is a non-trivial expense, as the outer walls of my apartment are non-heat resistant glass and I live in the desert. It takes a lot of power to cool my apartment when the sun is coming through the glass in summer, and conversely it takes a lot of power to warm my apartment in winter with uninsulated glass walls.

My current rent is higher than market value, but much of that extra cost was offset by the fact that utilities were included in my rent. This point was discussed when I originally signed my lease, and the fact that utilities are included in the rent was used as a selling point by the building manager when I was shown my apartment. In my view, under the new policy I will have to pay for electricity twice: once via my above market value rent, and once again directly to the power company. Since I was not informed of this change in policy when I resigned my lease, and since it was explained that part of my monthly rental payments covered utility expenses, I feel my rent should be lowered commensurate with the amount I have to spend on electricity each month for the remainder of my current lease.

I have checked my rental agreement, and I’m not sure exactly what to make of the relevant clause because it makes no mention of electricity, and I’m not sure what to make of the “similar residents” line. It states:

“The utilities customarily provided by the landlord are sewage, water, maintenance and waste removal. In case of error or modification, the renter shall provide and pay for the same utilities that similar residents are required to pay for.”

So do the residents of my building and I have a legal argument here?

Thanks for reading.

2006-08-20 08:32:48 · 7 answers · asked by moneylinechalk 1

2006-08-20 08:29:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a felony on my record from 5 years ago that's not violent or drug-related. I'm good at office work so I applied to attorneys for office positions. I thought they may be more open-minded to giving someone a second chance and they deal with people in need of legal help and/or criminals all the time so they wouldn't look down at the person as much as someone else might. They're not law firms, just general practice attorneys. Does anyone know if lawyers/attorneys will hire someone with a felony record?

2006-08-20 08:07:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-20 07:57:59 · 9 answers · asked by lolapurple 2

2006-08-20 07:23:59 · 32 answers · asked by Migitoneo3 1

Hi my name is Indra, I'm planning to record a couple of jazz standards in my album, I know that some are already public domain, but how do you treat public domains? does that mean u can do whatever u want with it? how do I look for the owners of the right? Thank u

2006-08-20 06:56:30 · 4 answers · asked by slashchords 2

I'll be getting to use a laptop for some assignments I have, and it comes with some expensive software. My friend wants to download some of the software onto his computer from the one I'll be using. Is it ok, or legal, for me to let him do that?

2006-08-20 06:48:38 · 10 answers · asked by smartee 4

sex and love should be free for everyone.

2006-08-20 06:22:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-20 05:57:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

also info, on city warrants

2006-08-20 05:51:04 · 3 answers · asked by Johnny 1

is our gov't so ****'d up that they will make things like moonshine and weed illegal only because its untaxable? i know its not due to the "toxins" in it.. look at legal beer.. its all man made ryte? well pretty much.. brewing..bottling.all that. but weed is simply harvesting.... the only people that feel weed is a harmful substance are those who have never even tried it or at the least dont understand it.. like alcohol and cigaretts there should be obvious restictions and laws on the use of weed but it shouldnt be outlawd' completely...

2006-08-20 05:42:41 · 28 answers · asked by rjeii2 2

I live on my social security check,it is automaticly deposited in my bank. can the IRS take money from it?

2006-08-20 05:25:53 · 10 answers · asked by ourgg68 1

2006-08-20 04:55:52 · 4 answers · asked by rumpled 2

If he acted this crazy before, why would the Ramsey's hang out with him? Is he just acting wild eyed and wearing his pants up to his armpits on purpose?

2006-08-20 04:41:20 · 16 answers · asked by K 2

If not, do you think Bush was correct in implying that many of the American people are naive by stating, "Those who herald this decision simply do not understand the nature of the world in which we live."

2006-08-20 04:37:22 · 14 answers · asked by kid_A 2

They stand up in court and try to slur and undermine honest, hardworking public officicals who are trying to make this a better country to live in, in order to get their scumbag client off the hook, and then they p*ss off back to their penthouses.

2006-08-20 04:31:58 · 48 answers · asked by sparky 2

It just doesn't look as if he would be freind with them. They don't seem to go together. I can't imagine Ramsey and Karr having coffee or beer together. What is the connection?

2006-08-20 04:31:43 · 6 answers · asked by K 2

I was arrested 17 years ago for an assualt charge. In stead of calling 911 the person (assaulted) called a personal friend, a police officer. This police officer had previous false derogatory information on myself, from the so-called victim. The assault charge was entered as the most serious charge under misdemeanors. It should have been a much lesser charge according to the Penal Code. Could the so-called victim be sued for Defamation of Character. I just found out I cannot receive employment at a certain company because of this. The case was dismissed, but remains on my record.

2006-08-20 04:05:25 · 5 answers · asked by linda0159@sbcglobal.net 2

2006-08-20 03:53:57 · 5 answers · asked by sadanand.barve 1

2006-08-20 03:46:00 · 14 answers · asked by stacianastacia 2

intelligent and serious answers please...i'm not asking if your hate or like president bush. i want to know what YOU would have done, being a newly appointed president....

2006-08-20 03:36:02 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-20 03:17:05 · 13 answers · asked by JOE M J 1

I'm serious, why not just kill them? They are not worth the money to keep them alive. And don't deserve to live. Same with child molestation. Kill em!!

2006-08-20 02:31:04 · 21 answers · asked by anitahooker_transvestite 2

And lets be clear...This would be calls in/out of the USA and you can't get a warrant for random mining. You are looking for the words or phrases to lead you to the terrorist so you don't know who you will catch till you caught them.

2006-08-20 01:58:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-20 01:04:44 · 27 answers · asked by mezza 1

i am married but i want to also marry this women in the philippines can i do this? I love her so much.

2006-08-20 01:04:38 · 9 answers · asked by lovechild 1

I have a roommate who I would like to get a restraining order against who has been threatning me and to destroy my property but we live together and are both on the lease, how would a restraining order work? Would they make him leave?

2006-08-20 00:49:12 · 5 answers · asked by dmhastie 2

of her child. What could be the possible decision of the court on the petition? (the prostitute is now a clerk in a private office)

2006-08-20 00:26:51 · 4 answers · asked by dULz 2

when religion causes 98% of wars in the world? And what;s your favourite biscuit?

2006-08-20 00:01:46 · 7 answers · asked by rudymcsprudey 1