Architects are required to be licensed in California. Similarly, General Contractors and specialty contractors are required to be licensed in...

I moved in a place about 5 months ago and the owner did not notify us that the place was in foreclosure i paid two months rent.

The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act (“Act”) requires ninety (90) day pre-eviction notice to bona fide tenants. Further, the Act requires the...

LANDLORD LOSSES HOME IN FORECLOSURE

The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act (“Act”) requires ninety (90) day pre-eviction notice to bona fide tenants. Further, the Act requires the...

My colleague is correct. I just want to add that the covenant of good faith and fair dealing cannot contradict the express terms of the contract.

How can I be sued for "loss of work time and money" by a former roommate who insists she worked from home?

You must prepare to defend yourself. You should gather all your documentation, including the lease, any photos and all your emails with the former...

Is an "Accessory Dwelling" merely a loophole to avoid rent stabilization in Los Angeles?

The landlord needs a certificate of occupancy appropriate for the use. If someone is living in the rental unit and the rent unit is NOT internally...

For non-emergency repairs, 24 hours notice is required.

If i manage to prove i shouldn't have been tried as an adult would that be reason enough to overturn a conviction.

I edited the practice area so you can hear from criminal defense lawyers, who know about vacating convictions.

If defendant in a UD case in CA receive a judgment against them how much time do they have to move out. How to get more time?

You should go to the self-help section of the Superior Court website on landlord tenant issues. Some common options are: You can appeal the...

I received a letter from EDD that states I was over-paid by $9k. So I am disqualified as well as over payment penalties. Now??

You should read the notice, which contains your appeal rights. If the determination is incorrect, you can appeal the decision. Otherwise, if the...