Are property owners who rent out apartments required by law to know what the laws are affecting their properties?

Yes, you're supposed to know the laws and can be held liable if you don't follow them, regardless of whether or not you knew them.

It means that the particular attorney will now have another attorney/firm working with them in representing that party.

When opposing counsel was granted leave to amend his complaint, does that mean that I have to submit an answers and pay the

You just file an answer to the amended complaint. But you will not be assessed the court fee again.

How can I find out if pictoid.net is a corporation?

Check with the Secretary of State in the state you are trying to incorporate in to see if the LLC is incorporated.

I've the best idea, it'll revolutionize luggage when traveling. I am a former stew, then flight attendant and world traveler.

You should contact a patent attorney and they will be able to help you out.

What date do I have to respond to an opposition to demurrer and do I count weekends?

You have 9 court days before the hearing. This excludes weekends and holidays.

I didn't get any notice about the illegal roof before I bought the house. Do I need a real estate attorney?

You may have a failure to disclose claim against the agent here. A full consultation, including a thorough review of the purchase agreement,...

You may have a products liability claim here, however a full consultation would be necessary to properly advise you.

Is it true that my employer has to be approved by the courts before they refund money that's owed

No such court approval is required. If the employer doesn't pay, then you can file a claim with the Labor Commissioner or a lawsuit in court.

My father was hired to repair a roof for a house that was going to being sold. He was not paid for his work. What can be done?

Your father can file a mechanics lien against the property, assuming he is a licensed contractor.