Apt. is trying to charge 218.00 to paint,185 for carpet cleaning ,125 cleaning,

Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord may deduct money from your security deposit for unpaid rent, cleaning, and repairing damage beyond normal...

If my landlord prepared our lease, we signed it and send it to her, but she never sent a copy back, is it valid?

The lease is valid, but the problem may be proving it exists. Always keep copies of documents that you sign. Further, you should look for any...

How does a Landlord properly change his mailing address for acceptance of rent?

Your lease should specify the manner for giving notice of a change of address. In addition, going forward keep copies of any envelopes where the...

What can an Employer do when a former employee files a fraudulent State Disability Claim?

The most important thing you can do to protect your company from employee fraud is keep good documentation relating to hiring, all disciplinary...

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On the day escrow was to close, the buyer backed out of the deal. As a seller do I keep the deposit or return to buyer?

Whether you have to return the earnest money deposit is governed by the terms of the real estate contract. Typically, if the buyer has waived all...

My business owes about 500,000. of past WC payments to my ins. company. I cannot afford to pay it. will BK or settlement help?

Normally, contractual debts are dischargeable in bankruptcy. However, I do not know the answer to your specific question. Thus, I have updated...

We hired a programming firm from India to do a job for $1,200 USD. They promised they will deliver EXACTLY as needed & didn't!

You need to read your contract carefully. Does it apply the law of India or California? Does it mention where any claims would be adjudicated,...

Can employer take away commission earnings and make you work with out getting an hourly wage

There are two (2) related questions. First, if you divide the hours worked in a pay period by your total compensation, you need to be paid at...

Discrimination at work against immigrants?

In California, an undocumented worker can still recover for discrimination or constructive discharge. However, they cannot recover future lost...