Do I need to file any sort of notice to release a lis pendent, or is just releasing the mechanic's lien enough?

Yes. File a Notice of Withdrawal of Lis Pendens pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 405.20

What are the guidelines to how much can we ask for a 1 bed 1 bath apartment ?

You can charge whatever you would like, but for practical reasons it should be market rent.

How long after a laser burn can a person, still pursuit a law suit, given the scars are still there and permanent. Thank you

2 years from the date of the incident.

I was rear ended by someone who claims not having insurance. He asked to have him make payment instead. What should I do?

Report it to your insurance and let them handle it.

Under CLRA, can I move forward with injunctive relief, if the defendant had offered rescission and restitution? If yes, what

Yes, you can ask for injunctive relief. No way to tell whether or not the judge will grant it without knowing the specific facts of the situation.

My neighbor smokes in her doorway, her smoke drifts into my childrens bedroom.

This could be considered a nuisance and it is your landlord's responsibility to prevent this from happening. If the LL refuses or fails to do so,...

My tenant broke her lease and left my house trashed can I do anything if shes on welfare and unemployed ?

You can sue her and get a judgment.

Not sure what my legal rights are or if I have any

You may have a slip and fall claim, but a full consultation would be necessary to properly advise you.

How can I oppose an application to serve by publication? And should I?

If you have notice of the suit, you should just file an answer, instead of wasting your time and money trying to fight service.

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I was the victim of a slip and fall in May 2013. It happened just outside the building where my company leases offices.

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