The District Court Judge appoints magistrates here and I have her contact information as well as the chief magistrate's.

Ah, maybe you can talk to them?

The real estate laws in my state honor a month-to-month lease based on the original lease once the original expires.

Oh, huh. They're literally just ignoring the law, then.

I didn't have that statute with me the first time or I would have presented it.

You probably need to print out all the relevant statues, since the magistrate is obviously ignoring them. Doesn't guarantee they'll listen, but it'll make your cast much easier of you choose to sue the city later on, since you made them aware of the law and they chose not to enforce it.

Plus, I don't think she takes her dog outside anymore.

That's a potential negligence charge.

I will probably have to replace the 100 year old hardwood flooring once I get her out.

Damn. My dad's got'o replace the hardwood flooring in his grandparents's old house; it got torn up by a crack-head they rented it to...

I'm hoping a discussion with the District Court Judge or assistant would produce results before a lawsuit against the city was taken.

Yeah, you should definitely pursue that route first.

I assume she is Democrat, as the Judge who appointed her is.

Definitely a Democrat.

Again, best of luck!

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