Backing out of rental lease?

Fraud and misrepresentations are a defense to a contract. If the misrepresentation is material, that should permit the aggrieved party (you) to...

How can I break a lease without penalties?

I recently made on Avvo these two key points: First, never accept legal advice from someone who is not a lawyer. Also, if a lawyer is not YOUR...

When my landlord cuts trees is the tenant responsible to remove debris?

Review the lease with a tenant rights attorney. The landlord is probably responsible for exterior maintenance of a rented property, but the lease...

Am I stuck in my apartment lease?

Two key points: First, never accept legal advice from someone who is not a lawyer. Also, if a lawyer is not YOUR lawyer or a lawyer you...

Whats is the minimum amount of time a landlord has to post a rent increase?

You are correct. Consult a tenant rights attorney about how to proceed. If you don't pay the full rent and the landlord files for eviction, that...

Send a letter by US Certified Mail, return receipt requested, that you dispute the debt and request validation of it in writing. Mention that you...

Can I sue my landlord for replacing my windows with smaller windows?

Find out if the change was approved by the building department. All changes must be approved in a building permit. Consult a tenant rights...

Many courts allow searches by party name, so you can search the court records to find any and all court cases involving you. Be sure to search the...

Do I need leave of court to file an amended complaint before a judgment on the pleadings?

Filing an amended complaint after the answer was filed requires leave of the Cal. Superior Court.

What do I do when someone used a false identity and frauded me?

If the victims of identity theft do not file a police report or complain to the sheriff's department about a criminal identity thief, then most...