I moved out of state and my cousin agreed to store some of my belongings, her husband took it upon himself and sold my fish tank

As a legal matter, if someone agrees to store your property for you, the person storing your property must use reasonable care in handling it. If...

Can a company take the accident deductible for a company car out of my paycheck?

An employer cannot charge an employee for business losses and certainly cannot deduct them an employee's pay. Kerr’s Catering Service v. Department...

I am an hourly employee in California- is my employer required to pay overtime for travel time & days worked over 40 hrs?

While you may have a claim against your employer for unpaid overtime, you may wish to also consider the ramifications on your employment. If you...

Can a landlord enter his property he rents out with 24 hour notice to check for smoke detectors operablitty?

Under Civil Code 1954, the landlord may enter your unit without your permission only in an emergency or upon 24 hours advance notice.

In Calif. does the tenant have to be present if the owner via 24 hour notice wants to enter the premises?

You are required to give the tenant at least 24 hours advance notice of the inspection or non-emergency repairs. It is up to the tenant whether or...

If I dont serve landlord demmurer what will happen in court?

The landlord has a due process right to respond to your motion. Thus, the Court will either deny the motion, if the Court does not think it has...

I agree with both excellent answers. I would just suggest that you document your request for assistance in writing. If possible, scan and attach...

Should I report life threatening?

You should immediately report any life threatening conduct/speech to the police. Hopefully, the police will speak with the person and calm down...

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An employer cannot charge an employee for business losses. Kerr’s Catering Service v. Department of Industrial Relations, 57 Cal. 2d 319 (1962). ...

Can my Landlord deduct the cost to paint my apartment when we move out if we lived there over 2 years?

Assuming the walls are now back to their original colors, you are only responsible for damage beyond normal wear and tear. Minor scuffing is...