My landlord raised the rent from 1150 to 1900 per month. Is this legal in San Mateo County?

The answer depends on whether or not you have rent control, and/or if your landlord is discriminating or retaliating against you for an illegal...

Got caught walking out grocery store w/food. made to agree to a $500 "criminal compromise"class by CEC security.

My colleagues are right, unless you were arrested and convicted or entered a plea bargain in which this class was ordered you are not obligated to...

Yes, you do need an attorney ASAP. Your other questions will be answered by your attorney. Good luck.

In a mobile home park, can you tell someone to get out when they have established residency or do you have to evict them?

If they have paid rent, they have to be evicted by legal action if they won't leave voluntarily.

The DA will decide on the charges based on the evidence. The possible outcomes for you depend on whether you have any priors, and on the...

I am a landlord, the tenants answered with a Demurrer hearing is on 1/8/13. can I respond to the demurrer to fix the problem?

There are at least two issues here. First, if you can cure the standing problem by showing authority to act for owner, yes, respond and provide...

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Asking for security deposit back after subleasing

Save the text. Do you have subsequent requests in writing? Yes, you can sue landlord in small claims and possibly be awarded additional money for...

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Do I have to provide a 30 days move out notice for my apartment manager in California?

If you are on a month to month because of staying on past your lease you need to give 30 days notice. However, you can probably work things out...

I lived with my ex-boyfriend for 18 years. In 2010 he wasn't working but I paid our rent for a whole year.

If he is on the lease you could sue him in small claims court. Even if he is not on the lease you could sue him in small claims, you just need to...

It's not clear but I think you've just been arrested and you will be assigned a public defender at your first hearing, the arraignment, if you...