Whether in the context of an investigation or administrative enforcement action by HUD or private litigation, a housing provider may offer evidence to refute the claim that its policy or practice causes a disparate impact on one or more protected classes.

In both civil and criminal court?

That restitution order carries a backup of jail time if he doesn't pay versus simply getting a civil judgement against him in small claims court.File an eviction notice, spend the few months going through that process... after he's out, if the damage is excessive call the cops to file a report.

As the GC you're constantly open to litigation and financial risk by the basis of how well you bid a particular job.

You echo exactly what I hear from my own attorneys, one of which is a real litigator with actual court experience."

Paying lawyer $300/hr for litigation to go to court, jury trial is not an option for me and on top of financial stress there is emotional stress and time.Jim Q.

Having said all that, there is no 100% full proof way to protect yourself from litigation.

There may also be some civil/criminal action with the driver of the car.As far as I know you cannot hold back rent money for this without his permission.

Though it is a civil matter, the police can still issue a report. 3.

(California civil code 2924 explains the timelines and procedure of foreclosures in CA.)Reinstating the 1st will buy you time by stopping the foreclosure.