If you have evidence that you do not owe this debt, or have paid the debt, you should go to court and fight it. Otherwise, it might be better to...

Depends on the particular lawyer. Cash is acceptable as a form of payment to an attorney.

After defendant replies to my complaint in court - what is the next step please?

The court should then issue a timeline for the initial disclosures, initial status conference, etc. You should retain an attorney to represent...

Can a tenant be evicted for changing the locks, and not allowing the owner into the property in in rent controlled unit?

Yes, you can evict the tenant for this, as it would be a breach of the lease.

I want to sue a man and his fictitious business name - do I need to serve 2 summons/complaints or just 1 filled out properly?

You would name the defendant as "XXXX dba YYYY". The individual would be the only party you need to serve.

Does a restaurant in California have to show register receipts to prove you didnt meet the guaranteed minimum?

It would depend on what the agreement you had with them states.

It would depend on the wording of the contract and whether it provides for termination. The contract would have to be fully reviewed to...

Broker negligence in providing a Master lease

You may have recourse here, but the agreements in question would have to be reviewed to properly advise you. I'm a real estate broker in...

I am a new tenant of 3 months with BB problem? Can I get refunded for my furniture loss/sleeping problems or ask to be replaced?

You should file a complaint with the Los Angeles Housing Department and also ask the landlord to remedy the problem. If the landlord doesn't, you...

A worker w/ poor performance threatened to file unemployment. He's a contractor but might be considered employee. Big problem?

If you've misclassified him as an independent contractor, but the person is an employee, you could be liable for paying unpaid overtime wages and...