If I want to cancel a contract, do I still have to pay the deposit if I didn't pay it when signing the contract?

Your contract likely addresses early termination. Read it.

Is there such a thing as "I Self Notarize under persuant to 28 U.S.C. ss 1746"??

No, he should go to the Embassy.

What can I do to prevent my landlord from increasing my rent by 80%?

If your building is subject to SF Rent Control, they cannot raise the rent by more than the allowed percentage (1.9% for 2013) which goes into...

What can i do to prevent my landlord from increasing my rent by 80%

If your building is subject to SF Rent Control, they cannot raise the rent by more than the allowed percentage (1.9% for 2013) which goes into...

COPS REFUSE TO FILE THEFT REPORT AFTER PROVING OWNERSHIP OF MY PROPERTY

Did the police tell you WHY the believe it to be a civil matter?

The threats to sue over the vehicle repair are most likely hollow because he probably doesn't have any proof he even did any work to the...

If the house i am renting is now up for auction, should i continue to pay the rent?

You are to pay the rent to the current owner while the property is still owned by him. You have other rights regarding your tenancy post-sale, but...

I live in a very bad neighborhood and have been assaulted by my ex. I want to move can I break my lease due to fear being here?

Mr. Chen gives good counsel. Have you or can you file a police report over the assault and hoem invasion incident? That would start the process...

How to subpoena test messages.

You are only required to produce correspondence you have. You are not obligated to subpoena the carrier for messages. If they want them that bad,...

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Can the police dept. legally block the utility companies from providing service to a home?

That the utility company is refusing to restore your service because of the CPD lockout, leads me to believe that yes, it is legal. Why would they...