No. The landlord may not keep your security deposit simply, because you left early. Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord may only make...

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On 3-4-2015 our Apt complex caught on fire. Is it our landlords responsibility to pay for relocation and still charge us rent

The landlord cannot collect rent for uninhabitable housing. The landlord either needs to terminate the lease and relieve of the obligation to pay...

I am employed by a large jewelery chain and the corporation just "rearrainged, restructured" commission. Mgr has control of %

The correct hours should be on the paystubs. This indicates there are multiple wage violations possible. You should consult an employment...

Rental Security Deposit - 21 Day Return Clock

The 21 day clock begins to run the day the tenant moves out.

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Am I entitled to have my husband's life insurance money when his relative is named as the beneficiary before our marriage.

If his work during marriage contributed to the insurance premiums, the policy is partially community property and you have a right to the community...

What is the process of eviction. And how many days can you give one before eviction

For a description of the eviction process, self help information and forms from the California Court system, go...

In California do you need to declare bankruptcy to qualify for low-income housing?

Low income housing is based in your income, not whether or not you filed bankruptcy. Filing bankruptcy will likely hurt your credit score and...

Unfortunately, there is no law against being a bad boss unless the boss' behavior is motivated by a protected class such as race, religion, gender,...

What happens if dont agree to sign a declaration my car insurance is asking me for a lawsuit they're filing?

Assuming the declaration is truthful, you have a duty to cooperate with your insurer. If you breach that duty, your insurer could seek to recover...

Can I call the Landlord and tell him I'm moving out and ask his to dismiss the UD or just respond to the court and move.

First, you should file a response with the Court by the deadline. Otherwise, the landlord can take a default and have eviction entered anyway....