I have a common law lease, the landlord will not fix the items that are broken and now wants to evict. What options do I have?

The repairs your landlord refuses to make seem vital to the habitability of the lease. The problem comes in that you cannot withhold rent by...

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You should probably consult with an employment law attorney. There are a number of potential circumstances which might explain his rather odd...

I received a Summons for unlawful detainer set for appearance on 5/10/13, not disputing amount, but need until 5/28/13 to pay

You should be advised that failure to pay rent when due under almost every lease is an instance of default, and merely paying the money before...

If not on lease but renting a room, do they have to give me 30 days moving notice?

That's not a lot of information to go on. However, if there is no lease, then your situation probably requires a 30 day written notice. Without...

Promissory note between 2 for use of car, returned w/out repairs or payment what can I do at this point?

First, the agreement you are describing is probably not a promissory note in the legal sense. A promissory note is an unconditional promise to...

If my current lease is up. How long can I stay before being forced out?

To force you out, meaning a lawsuit and an eviction notice, the process will take between 4-6 weeks. You should pay rent to your landlord for the...

Is it legal for a landlord to do a walk through w/o you when you have been requesting one?

Its very difficult to answer this question, and this opinion is given without the benefit of the Lease or a determination whether your landlord is...

Is there a statute of limitations for a court correcting an error they made in enforcing a sentence?

There is no applicable statue of limitations on the enforcement of a sentence. From DMV and the Court's perspective, the defendant is free to keep...

Yes I wondered that my tragedy was a child died 18 from overdose accident someone gave him a bad drug I hope not be charged

You should consult with a local attorney. I am very sorry for his passing - it is very said. Unfortunately during this difficult time you should...

How do I handle this?

You very well might. But it sounds as though you need some help and support from people in the same position as you. Here is a number for the...