My security deposit return is 4 mo overdue with no letter or phone call. Can I charge him late fees? How much?

You can seek treble damages for bad faith retention of your security deposit under Civil Code 1950.5.

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Is this a misuse of the company's business credit card?

It certainly shows bad judgment and possible attempted theft. You could certainly file a police report, but since the money was paid back I doubt...

My son signed lease commencing July. Major repairs in Aug caused delay in move-in date, but we still paid rent. Refund due us?

The repair and deduct statute authorizes deductions from rent to pay for needed repairs, not loss of use. You would be making a mistake to deduct...

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Is it fraud to sell a used car privately with known safety issues?

You should get three estimates for all the repairs. You should also have the mechanics sign letters under penalty of perjury stating that any...

Wrongfully terminated for something that i have never played or been a part of.

Unfortunately, employers do not have to be right about their investigation into misconduct or even good managers. A termination is only wrongful...

If I was offered a job and then when I called they say they're fully staffed, can I sue them?

Probably not. If your employment is at will, your employer can terminate you for any reason or no reason, except a prohibited. A felony...

How to proceed when tenant is challenging eviction.

If the tenant answered the complaint, you can either file a motion for summary judgment and/or file a request for trial setting.

Would Civil Code 1951.2 work in my case to breeak my lease?

Civil Code 1951.2 describes a method of calculating damages for breach of lease, not a justification for the tenant to breach a lease and avoid...

Boss refuses to pay bonuses, changing bonus rules after the fact.

As an at will employee, your employer can unilaterally change the terms of your employment on a prospective or going forward basis only. As a...

What does the law say about being paid for "off the clock" work that happens outside of employed hours?

If you are non-exempt, you are entitled to be paid at least minimum wage for all hours worked as well as overtime for time worked in excess of 8...