In March of 2017 a Chicago woman filed a class action suit against Comenity Bank for making repeated and harassing calls to her cellular phone, using an automatic dialer, in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The woman alleges in her complaint that the repeated calls cause...
No one should live in fear of the telephone ringing, but many Americans do, and a growing number of outrageous debt collectors love it! With soaring healthcare costs, student loans being at their highest level ever and credit card balances rising at an alarming rate, Americans are drowning in debt. And with this mountain of debt come the debt collectors. Past due medical bills, delinquent mortgages, and over the limit credit cards are worrisome, but when the collection calls start, that worry and can reach a whole new level.
On behalf of Law Office of Paul Mankin on Monday, July 30, 2018. As a renter, you want to be sure that you are getting a good deal and safe living arrangements when you sign a lease for a home or apartment. Imagine the frustration of paying exorbitant rent rates for subpar living conditions. Thi...
On behalf of Law Office of Paul Mankin on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Bedbugs. What a revolting thought. Do you have them in your California home or apartment? Before you answer with an emphatic “no,” be aware that you could have a bedbug infestation without even knowing it. The Centers for Diseas...
On behalf of Law Office of Paul Mankin on Monday, June 4, 2018. Lead paint is a serious health hazard. According to the EPA, millions of homes and buildings have harmful lead paint. If you live in an apartment built prior to 1978, you may suffer from lead paint exposure. Inhaling lead dust or ...
On behalf of Law Office of Paul Mankin on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. As a tenant, you are responsible to inform your landlord when a leak occurs. However, it is the landlord's responsibility to repair the leak immediately. Failure to do so right away can lead to serious water damage in your home. P...
On behalf of Law Office of Paul Mankin posted in blog on Friday, April 27, 2018. If you signed a lease when you moved into your California home or apartment and now find that you must move even though your lease term still has several months to go, you probably wonder if you can legally break yo...
On behalf of Law Office of Paul Mankin posted in blog on Saturday, March 31, 2018. As a renter in California, you deserve a habitable rental unit. Your landlord has legal responsibilities for making necessary repairs and maintenance. If your apartment is unhealthy or unsafe and your landlord ref...
On behalf of Law Office of Paul Mankin posted in blog on Monday, March 5, 2018. Is your apartment uninhabitable? California rental laws require apartments to suitable for humans to live in, free of hazards that put the safety and health of occupants at risk. Landlords are legally responsible for...
On behalf of Law Office of Paul Mankin posted in blog on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Many people live in conditions that are untenable. For example, a landlord might do nothing about a bedbug infestation, broken door and leaky toilet. As a result, the tenants deal with a lot of stress and worr...
On behalf of Law Office of Paul Mankin posted in blog on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Renting an apartment comes with many benefits, such as community amenities, no property taxes and free maintenance. However, what if your landlord does not make repairs? What are you supposed to do? The law allo...
On behalf of Law Office of Paul Mankin posted in blog on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. "The apartment has lead paint," is a phrase you are unlikely to enjoy hearing. However, if you have a limited budget, meaning you are also limited in your choice of apartments, then most of the places you are loo...
On behalf of Law Office of Paul Mankin posted in blog on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Many landlords treat their tenants fairly, and many tenants follow the terms of their rental contracts. Sometimes, though, there are situations where landlords fall down miserably on their duties. Their negligenc...
On behalf of Law Office of Paul Mankin posted in blog on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Bed bugs can be more than a simple nuisance; they are also harmful to your health. Do not take a bed-bug infestation lightly, because you and others in your home or apartment may experience health problems. In...
On behalf of Law Office of Paul Mankin posted in blog on Friday, December 8, 2017. When you sign a lease and move into a new home or apartment, you likely do not expect that it will be a hazard to your health and the health of your family. This is exactly what happens, though, when there is lead...
On behalf of Law Office of Paul Mankin posted in blog on Friday, September 29, 2017. When you originally moved into your apartment in Los Angeles, you were probably excited. With a fresh coat of paint, new carpet and working appliances, you were happy. But now, the honeymoon has ended. You might...
On behalf of Law Office of Paul Mankin posted in blog on Friday, September 8, 2017. There are certain critters and creatures you never want to see in the place you call home, and cockroaches tend to rank high on the list. In addition to their unsightly, unsettling appearance, cockroaches can act...
On behalf of Law Office of Paul Mankin posted in blog on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Lead poisoning can have serious, lifelong effects, and children are often among its littlest victims. Even though lead paint is no longer in use, it remains prevalent in many older buildings, and your landlord...
On behalf of Law Office of Paul Mankin posted in blog on Friday, August 4, 2017. Renting an apartment in the Los Angeles area comes with a lot of rules. Knowing your rights and responsibilities can help you avoid many types of difficult situations. One common question people ask is whether they...
On behalf of Law Office of Paul Mankin posted in blog on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Bed bugs cause discomforting living conditions. If you wake up itchy or notice other suspecting signs, you might be wondering if you have an infestation. You might brush off some signs at first only to realize the p...
By Law Office of Paul Mankin of Law Office of Paul Mankin on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. In California, if you recently purchased a vehicle with dealer financing, the dealer is allowed to cancel the contract within 10 days of the contract being signed. If the dealer chooses to cancel the contract ...
By Law Office of Paul Mankin of Law Office of Paul Mankin on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Here are the top four places to inspect for bed bugs when checking into a hotel room. Hotel Closet: Before moving all of your clothes into the closet and laying down in your hotel room, inspect the room for be...
By Law Office of Paul Mankin of Law Office of Paul Mankin posted in Consumer Protection on Monday, June 26, 2017. If you recently purchased a vehicle and are now receiving a call or letter from your car dealer saying it wants the car back, check your sales contract to see if the dealer has the r...
By Law Office of Paul Mankin of Law Office of Paul Mankin posted in blog on Monday, June 26, 2017. The internet has made it easy for customers and tenants to research and/or report bed bug issues with hotels and apartment complexes. If you have had a bed bug infestation in your apartment or have...
By Law Office of Paul Mankin of Law Office of Paul Mankin posted in Consumer Protection on Thursday, June 22, 2017. If your auto dealer calls you within the 10-day period after signing the vehicle sales contract, the dealer has most likely lawfully cancelled/rescinded your automobile sales contr...
