Is it legal to change the locks on my apartment if I am the only person on the lease? I have roommates who I want out.

It sounds like you don't have a formal subtenant relationship and a clear understanding of all the terms of the leasehold that your roommates have...

Can I file my tax return as single?

You should get professional tax (CPA) advice and consult an attorney about your marital status because you have multiple issues. You likely have...

I am a renter who now has a $17,000 water bill due to a water leak. My water has been turned off and won't be turned back on.

Your post isn't very clear. Where is your landlord in this matter? Are you being pursued for the $17,000? (That is, have you been sued?) There...

Since you have an immigration question, I infer that perhaps you are familiar with marriage practices in some other country. In China, for...

Your situation is, unfortunately, quite common in residential construction. I am handling a case right now where a contractor told an owner of a...

Can you revoke a durable power of attorney for real estate and if so do you have to do so through the courts

It certainly sounds like sister has acted against the intent of mother. You said mother went into the hospital and the POA was to be used only if...

Lien discharge to be signed by creditor??

If Citibank obtained a judgment against you and thus had a lien in place (writ of fi. fa.) then perhaps you were negotiating with someone for a...

My father passed away recently and I need proof of name change in los angeles county.

Mr. Broel has given an excellent and detailed answer. I think you should contact him if you haven't already. If he can't help you, I have someone...

Can I use the tender defense to keep my home if I pay my rent prior to the court date of 01/22/2014?

Yes, your question was posted under the wrong area of law. You need a landlord-tenant attorney. Generally, when a dispossessory case approaches...

I have been married nine years recently found out my husband was previously married in 1993 and never received a divorce

Your situation is too complicated for a post and a short attorney answer. You have big problems with a lot of details to them, and need an...