Is it legal for my in-law apartment NOT to have it's own thermostat? I live in San Francisco, and can't find the right info.

Sounds like you may suspect that you are living in an illegal rental unit. Proceed carefully when dealing with a potentially illegal unit. If you...

Can someone tape a phone call with me without my permission and use it against me in court?

An issue to keep in mind is what constitutes "consent" to being recorded. Obviously, is they ask and you say "No," then they should not record....

Can someone tape a phone call with me without my permission and use it against me in court? San Francisco, CA

An issue to keep in mind is what constitutes "consent" to being recorded. Obviously, is they ask and you say "No," then they should not record....

I don't think you have much chance of vacating this Summary Judgment. Your mistake was hiring a non-attorney to do the job of an attorney. A...

Forced to leave by police without notice.

If she pays rent, then she is a tenant and must be evicted through the formal process. However, if she can't prove via documentation that she pays...

Without specifically answering your three questions, I would caution you to confirm and re-confirm (with someone knowledgeable in ESI and computer...

Long term sick person. Now being sued debt collector . Got a letter from court for case management conference.

If you have a case management conference scheduled, then someone has already filed an Answer on your behalf with the court. Who filed this legal...

Can a company that develops a site for a client sell that code or template to others?

The contract likely renders the code and template a "work for hire" giving the client all IP rights to sell, copy, distribute, etc... and not the...

Illegal eviction in san francisco

Have you already vacated the property? Were you given (served) an eviction notice in writing? San Francisco has very specific rules related to...

Mr. Eschen states the situation correctly. You must serve an eviction notice and then file an Unlawful Detainer action against him. And, FYI, by...