I have a simple question. My lawyer sent my landlord a demand letter stating that i was injured on his property and due to his negligence. Something that was left hazardous to the tenants for over 7months. But any way, the same day he got the demand letter. He came knocking on my door, and my mom answered and he said to my mom that "he got the letter and that he had went to his attorney and his attorney stated that he could lose everything because of this one incident." Than he said " tell your son just don't sue me for a million dollars because i will lose everything." Should I tell my lawyers about the encounter and what he said to my mom or no? Also why?
2007-07-16 00:51:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, tell your lawyer. In fact, your lawyer is the one person you can tell everything. Don't get a "no contract" order unless he begins bothering your Mom. If he's going to talk to your mother about the potential lawsuit, that's foolish, but you might get some statements from him that will help you in Court. In this instance, it's not hearsay if he tells your mother anything about the hazardous condition. It's a hearsay exception--an "admission against interest." Let him keep talking to your mom about it--his words may come and bite him. If he's bothering your mom, that's different, though. DO NOT keep secrets from your lawyer. Keep a Journal of everything he says and also, how you're feeling physically.
2007-07-16 01:21:57 · answer #1 · answered by David M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, tell your lawyer of ALL incidents with your landlord. Even something that seems innocent can come back to get you later on. It is much better and safer for you to document everything. It also, to me at least, shows that he is admitting to some guilt, as he expects to lose.
2007-07-23 03:20:04 · answer #2 · answered by Vindicaire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should have this incident documented right away. This is a ploy. The landlord has to have insurance, I believe that is one of the requirements before renting any space out that is to be inhabited. Don't fall for this sad story, he probably has more money than Donald Trump!
2007-07-16 08:03:16 · answer #3 · answered by CRAIG C 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Of course, Tell your lawyer!
Your landlord has had 7 months to fix the problem. Don't fall for this sob story.
2007-07-16 08:23:45 · answer #4 · answered by Marc H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definately, It sounds like this landlord knows he is in the wrong and is probably trying to avoid paying anything out. And, more than likely, he doesn't have insurance to cover it. Sue him anyway, who knows, you may ended up owning his property
2007-07-23 22:23:38 · answer #5 · answered by ms chip dog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should relay this information to your lawyer--At Once. And follow your lawyers advice. Good luck. Your landlord was wrong.
2007-07-23 18:17:51 · answer #6 · answered by Joan J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a judge to issue a ''no contact order'' So tell your lawyer about the landlord and go from there.Good Luck!
2007-07-16 08:03:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Absolutely, report it to your attorney. That sort of coersion by a defendant in a law suit is not permitted. It is tampering.
2007-07-16 07:55:52 · answer #8 · answered by regerugged 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, most definitley report this incident to your attorney.
2007-07-23 03:57:15 · answer #9 · answered by Ferddaword 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋