Should I send a cease and desist letter?

As to a defamation cause of action, the DV reports are likely privileged. You may wish to consult with an attorney in order to determine whether a...

Bed Bugs - who is to pay?

If you made prior requests of the landlord for service, you are eligible to use the repair and deduct remedy, by which you deduct the amount of the...

What can I do to travel and work in the US at the same time, being an India?

You may wish to consider options other than a J1 visa. You should contact an immigration attorney for advice specific to your case. Good luck on...

Security Deposit Return without receipts.

You may wish to review Civil Code Section 1950.5, which governs security deposit issues. If you cannot reach an agreement with the landlord, you...

Do I need to have a receipt of my security deposit to have it returned?

There is no requirement that you present a receipt for your security deposit. You may wish to review Civil Code Section 1950.5, which governs...

Essentially, while the judge denied your motion, the judge is permitting you to bring the motion back at some point in the future. Your motion...

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What are the penalties for not filing a copy of a death cert. with the L.A, County Assessor ? which I did not do in 2002.

I agree with the earlier answer. It's not clear whether the Tax Collector's office was able to provide a way of addressing the matter. Best of...

It might be perjury as the lawyer was under oath. It would depend on the specific facts as the lawyer might not initially recalled the details and...

How can I possibly win when he waits to file until I am out of town - I leave for weeks at a time

If you are out of town, your landlord would not be able to make personal service on you. Is your landlord asserting that he made substituted...

Do I still need a sheriff lock out to reclaim the property ?

So long as the rent is 14 days overdue, you are permitted to file a Notice of Belief of Abandonment. This gives the tenant 18 days to respond and...