Can a landlord hold a deposit because of claims such as people living in the house wih tenants.

You may want to take your landlord to small claims court if you cannot afford to have an attorney write a demand letter for you. Small claims court...

Can my landlord keep my deposit after she signed a paper stating I would get it back in full?

You need to retain an attorney. You can have an attorney write a demand letter for you to the landlord, demanding that your deposit be...

a child who, as determined by the State where the child resides, is a foster child, is a ward of the State or is the custody of a public child...

What sould I do if I found something that looks like dried phlegm (snot) in a fiber powder?

I hope you save some "specimens" of the foreign material. Where you hurt at all by the "substance"? I urge you to contact a Personal Injury...

How do background check companies interface with state and federal information updates??

This is VERY similar to a question just posted under criminal law. Are you asking how often a private corporation, who does background checks,...

My male cousin is in jail, minor drug possesion, on probation,just found out about his cancer 2 mo ago..

I am sorry to hear that your cousin has cancer. Your cousin needs to retain an attorney. There are many factors that are used in the...

How do we go about collecting back rent from a tenant who appears to have moved out mid-lease without notice?

You may want to start the eviction process with this tenant. I am not going to go into detail regarding the eviction process. I would urge you...

Is there a hold on cars impounded for dui?

I would consult with a traffic/DUI attorney in Orange Co. that is familaiar with the local ordinances/laws. DISCLAIMER I am not licensed to...

How do background search companies interface with state and federal updates on sealed and or expunged convictions?

You are asking about procedures of private corporations. There is no definitive answer, unless you contact the entities doing the searches. A...

I've received a summons on a past debt. What to do I now?

I am not licensed to practice in California. You should consult with an attorney. I know of many in San Diego.