I have a complex case, do I need more than one lawyer?

many attorneys who do bankruptcy do foreclosure litigation and consumer litigation and can di it all. Other bankruptcy firms often work with other...

I short sold my primary residence over two years ago here in LA. The second lienholder is now suing me. Can they do this?

short sales just mean they agreed to let the sale go through. Unless you specifically negotiated that the unpaid short fall was forgiven it is...

What steps do I take when a tenant does not pay and abandons the unit?

you need to follow the procedure. File a landlord tenant action and get the order for possession. If there is one thing I don't want to be when I...

I was wondering if i have file where i live now or where i resided to sue and ex landlord?

where you resided or where the landlord lives. Not your current location. Check the lease. Some leases spell out where the action needs to be filed

Water damage on my carpet from a broken part on the washer. Can landlord charge me for this?

yes, but if it was a defect in the washer then you can sue the manufacturer or installer if installed wrong. If you have renters insurance check...

We bought our house 6 years ago has a carport we just found out it was never permitted now they want us to get permit what to do

You need to get the permit. Perhaps you can have it inspected first by your own person to see what they think. You may have an action against the...

My son got arrested for drugs now i may lose my house. we have a one strike youre out policy but he's not on my lease. what do i

Be proactive. Meet with the landlord. Assure them that nothing is happening illegal on your premises. Explain it just like you did here. It may or...

I was wandering if a landlord can go up on the rent every year?

when leases expire it is freedom of contract. If they don't want a new lease unless it is "x" amount of dollars that is their right. It is...

How can I get a refund back from an attorney

you should have a retainer agreement. Read that to determine rights. If the attorney has not actually performed hours that eat up the retainer and...

Contracts help eliminate the issues you had. Spell things out including remedies. If it was hourly he is entitled to the fee for hours worked....