Landlords attorney can never be personally served. Delays discovery process considerably. Any thoughts.

You are mail serve the discovery on the attorney at the address listed on their pleadings, like the complaint.

Do I need to say yes on background check packet?

If you lie on your employment application, your employer will have good cause to fire you if they ever discover the truth. You should not assume...

Do I need to say yes on background check packet?

If you lie on your employment application, your employer will have good cause to fire you if they ever discover the truth. You should not assume...

Can I change the locks on my tenants if I have a writ of execution and it seems the tenant is no longer occupying my property?

Unless you can get something in writing from the tenant confirming that they have abandoned the unit, you are taking a big risk engaging in self help.

Can landlord "inspect" our rental property under Civ. Code 1954?

The landlord cannot evict you for refusing a pre move out inspection, though you lose a valuable opportunity to avoid deductions to your security...

I seem to be having issues with my background but cannot for the life of me figure out what. I lost a jobs because of it.

You should consider hiring a professional background check service, so you can see what your potential employers and landlords are seeing, then...

I have a one year lease for a garage that was converted, if its an illegal conversion is the lease vaild?

Under the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO), a lease for an illegally converted garage is probably not enforceable and the...

You need to discuss your concerns with your lawyer. Each case is different. No one can offer an opinion without knowing all the facts.

I did not receive all disability payments from EDD and calls and certified letter no response. What are legal options?

Try contacting the EDD Problem Resolution Office There is an in-house ombudsman. Employment Tax Problem Resolution Officer Tax Branch,...

How long do I have to put up with obnoxious evicted tenants?

For an excellent summary of how to handle tenant property from the Department of Consumer Affairs go...