Legal Question: Too Squat to Handle – Squatters Rights

This week’s question is from Madeline Ramirez via the form. Madeline asks:I recently watched an episode of Fresh Off the Boat in which the mom, Jessica, had to deal with renters/squatters on her rental property. The squatters referenced Squatters Rights to keep her from calling the police/evicting them. If you own property and find someone … Continue reading Legal Question: Too Squat to Handle – Squatters Rights

Legal Question: Raging Abe Simpson and His Misguided Miscalculation in “The Unenforceability of the Flying Hellfish Agreement”

This week’s question comes from Paris via asking me on the couch and me responding, “If you really want to know, you should fill out the form on the website.” Paris asks:“Is the Tontine agreement made in The Simpsons Season 7, Episode 22 legal? Abe Simpson and Monty Burns enter into a contract where the last surviving … Continue reading Legal Question: Raging Abe Simpson and His Misguided Miscalculation in “The Unenforceability of the Flying Hellfish Agreement”

Legal Question: WandaVision and the Rights of Robots

[SPOILER ALERT – This will have spoilers for WandaVision. If you haven’t finished the show, save this for another day when you’re done.]This week’s question comes from Megan R. via the form.Megan asked:“No spoilers but on WandaVision, I saw Vision’s name next to Wanda’s on a legal document for a house. Could a robot own a house?”Excellent … Continue reading Legal Question: WandaVision and the Rights of Robots

Legal Question: Bathroom Mess (Viral Apartment Hole TikTok)

A Mess in the BathroomThis week’s question comes from Shannon via text.Shannon asked, “Can a landlord be sued if there is an open and unlocked void behind your bathroom mirror that goes to an abandoned apartment?”Excellent question, Shannon. Let’s jump in! Or should I say, climb in??THE BACKSTORYBy now, many of you have seen the viral … Continue reading Legal Question: Bathroom Mess (Viral Apartment Hole TikTok)