Author: conniepurser
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🎬 房客養比特犬／大型犬，房東要負責嗎？｜狗咬人、HOA 舉報與保險｜加州房東生存實境劇（第 4 集）Large Dogs, Pit Bulls & Landlord Liability｜California Landlord Script Series Ep. 4
房客說「狗很乖、不會咬人」，但鄰居已經被嚇到不敢走走廊，HOA 信也來了，保險公司還問你是不是有「restricted breeds」。這篇用房東 × 房客 × 鄰居 × HOA 的實境對白，拆解房東遇到比特犬、大型犬時：什麼時候只是「鄰里關係問題」，什麼時候會變成「狗咬人訴訟＋保險不賠」的大坑，房東可以怎麼用租約條款、通知與保險配置來保護自己。, The tenant insists, “My dog is friendly, he never bites,” but neighbors are afraid to walk down the hallway, the HOA sends violation letters, and your insurer asks if there are any “restricted breeds” on the premises. This script-style article shows how a landlord can…
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🎬 房客破壞房屋 vs 正常損耗，可以扣多少押金？｜加州房東生存實境劇（第 3 集）Damage or Normal Wear and Tear? How Much Security Deposit Can a Landlord Keep?｜Move-Out Script Ep. 3
交屋當天，房東一進門就看到牆上是釘洞＋大洞、流理臺邊緣裂開、地板刮痕像被拖過重物，房客卻理直氣壯說：「住幾年本來就會舊，你不能扣押金！」這篇用實境對白，教你怎麼分辨「正常損耗」與「房客破壞」，房東可以如何計算押金扣款、該準備哪些照片與收據、以及為什麼搬入時的檢查表（move-in checklist）會在爭議時救你一命。, On move-out day, the landlord walks in to find nail holes and big gouges in the wall, a cracked countertop, and deep scratches on the flooring—yet the tenant confidently says, “It’s just normal aging. You can’t keep my deposit.” This script-style article shows how to distinguish normal wear and tear from actual damage,…
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🎬 房客拒絕房東入屋檢查，算不算違法？｜24 小時通知、3-Day Notice｜加州房東生存實境劇（第 2 集）Can a Tenant Block a Landlord’s Inspection?｜California Landlord Script Series Ep. 2
你已經依照加州規定，寫好 24 小時入屋通知，要檢查可能的漏水與安全問題，結果房客回你一句：「你不可以進來，我有隱私權！」到底誰說得算？這篇用實境對白，拆解房東什麼時候可以要求入屋檢查、房客可以拒絕到什麼程度、又在什麼情況下，房客的拒絕會變成違反租約，甚至走到 3-Day Notice 的程序。, You follow California law, send a proper 24-hour entry notice to inspect a possible leak and safety issue, and your tenant replies: “You can’t come in. I have privacy rights!” Who’s actually right? This script-style article breaks down when landlords can enter for inspection, how far a tenant’s refusal…
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🎬 房東能不能看水錶、電錶？房客拒絕怎麼辦？｜加州房東生存實境劇（第 1 集）Can Landlords Check Water and Electric Meters? What If Tenants Refuse?｜California Landlord Script Series Ep. 1
電費突然暴增，鄰居聞到奇怪的燈熱味，你只是想看一下電錶，卻被房客大吼「水電是我付的，你不可以看！」這篇用房東 × 房客的對白劇本，帶你一步步拆解：房東到底能不能看水錶、電錶？房客拒絕時，加州房東可以怎麼合法處理，才不會在大麻屋或安全糾紛中成為最大受害者。, Your tenant’s utility usage suddenly triples, neighbors complain about heat and odor, and when you try to check the meter, the tenant shouts, “You have no right to look!” This script-style article walks through a real-world landlord–tenant dialogue and explains when a landlord can inspect water/electric meters, what to do if a…
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🎒 Emergency Go Bag：加州人遇到地震、野火時，逃生包裡應該放什麼？實戰版清單 Emergency Go Bag: What Californians Should Pack for Earthquakes and Wildfires (A Practical Checklist)
很多人知道要準備逃生包，卻不知道到底要放什麼、放在哪裡，才真的拿得到。這篇以加州（尤其 Fremont、灣區）的地震與野火風險為背景，整理出「門口包、床邊小包、車上備用包」三層清單，幫你從今天開始，一樣一樣準備起來。People know they should have an emergency kit, but few know exactly what to pack and where to store it. This article gives a California-focused checklist—especially for earthquakes and wildfires in places like Fremont and the Bay Area—using a three-layer system: door-side grab bag, bedside mini kit, and a backup car kit.
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🌪 無證移民 × 災難：地震、颶風、火災時，他們可以得到哪些幫助？沒有證件如何被辨識？ Undocumented Immigrants & Disasters: What Help Is Available, and How Are People Identified Without ID
很多無證家庭最怕的不是地震本身，而是：「我能不能去避難所？會不會被問身份？小孩怎麼辦？」這篇不是鼓勵躲法律，而是把目前制度講清楚：Red Cross 和多數避難所如何處理身份問題、沒有證件怎麼被認出來、災後怎麼補辦文件，以及加州給移民家庭的實際資源。Many undocumented families fear not just the earthquake or fire, but the shelter door: “Will they ask for papers? Will they call immigration?” This article explains what usually happens in real disasters, how shelters treat immigration status, how people without ID are identified, how to replace lost documents, and what resources exist in…
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🏚️ 如果 Condo 永遠蓋不回來？｜48 個月重建時限、賠償分配、房貸怎麼辦一次講清楚 What If Your Condo Never Gets Rebuilt? — 48-Month Rebuild Timeline, Payout, and Your Mortgage Explained
很多人都會問一個最可怕、但最真實的問題：「如果 Condo 永遠蓋不回來怎麼辦？」這篇文章把 48 個月重建時限、HOA 賠償分配、房貸償還順序、以及「賠不夠」的真實情況，一次講清楚，讓 Condo 屋主知道最糟情境下自己會發生什麼事。The scariest but most honest question is: “What if my condo building never gets rebuilt?” This article walks through the worst-case scenario step by step — the 48-month rebuild window, how insurance money is split, what happens to the mortgage, and what owners can realistically do next.
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🏢 Condo 為什麼是地震裡最安全的住宅？｜大家都說不要買，但 我的真實經驗完全相反 Why Condos Are Among the Safest Homes During Earthquakes — My Real Experience vs. Common Myths
大家都說「Condo 就是不好、HOA 高、不要買」。但在地震密集的灣區，Condo 其實是最安全、最受法律保護、保險覆蓋最完整的住宅。本篇用最生活化的方式，帶你理解為什麼 Condo 反而是地震裡的「避風港」。People often warn, “Don’t buy a condo.” But in earthquake-prone California, condos are actually one of the safest and most protected housing types. Here’s the simple science and insurance logic behind it.
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🏗️ 加州木構房不是 cheap！｜為什麼它反而是地震時最安全的建築？我的真實心路歷程 California Wood-Frame Homes Are NOT Cheap — Here’s Why They’re Safer During Earthquakes (My Real Insight)
剛來加州時，我以為木頭房子是便宜建材。直到今天 Fremont 再度地震，我才真正理解：木構不是 cheap，而是最強的地震科技。本篇教你用最生活的方式理解木構房為什麼安全、為什麼彎而不斷、為什麼是加州法律強制要求的建材。When I first moved to California, I thought wooden homes were “cheap.” After living through multiple quakes, I finally understand: wood-frame homes are engineered for safety. This article explains why wood bends without breaking and why California requires it for earthquake protection.
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🌍 Fremont 清晨連震（2025/11/26）｜為什麼灣區一天晃兩次？ 我的親身體驗 × 加州地震頻率真相 Morning Quakes in Fremont (Nov 26, 2025) — Why the Bay Area Shakes So Often? My Real Experience & The Science Behind It
2025/11/26，一早 Fremont 又晃了兩次。Connie 聽到「木頭摩擦聲」起雞皮疙瘩，但這些都是加州木構房的正常反應。這篇用最生活化的方式，讓你理解為什麼灣區這麼常地震、為什麼住 condo 反而更安全。Two small quakes hit Fremont this morning. Connie felt the shaking and heard the wooden frame creak—completely normal for California homes. Here’s a simple guide to why the Bay Area shakes so often and why condos are actually safer during earthquakes.
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🎯 第一次在美國投票：新移民如何看懂 District、Ballot、選民 Postcard？ First-Time Voting in the U.S.: How New Citizens Understand Districts, Ballots & Voter Postcards
新移民如何看懂 District、Ballot、選民 Postcard？ How New Citizens Understand Districts, Ballots & Voter Postcards