Is it legal for a landlord to ask for a week's rent if he tells you he has another "good" candidate for an apartment for rent?

This kind of payment is called a key fee and is illegal in CA.

Why is my HELOC lender not pursuing back payments?

The HELCO probably feels the BK stripped their deed of trust. It appears that did not happen. you should ask your BK attorney not AVVO. You can...

Partial eviction and rights or renters

If you have a written lease and it gives you possession of the area where the shed is you should beta a rent reduction. Yes the landlord is...

Can opposing counsel be investigated by the bar association by trying to make opposing party perjurious and w vexatious style?

you can file a complaint but the State Bar is VERY unlikely to do anything about how an attorney litigates against you. An attorney's duty is to...

We are headquartered in NJ and a remote employee located in CA resigned. He deleted and stole company files and information.

you only have to pay him through the last date of work. However, you have to paid him for any delay in getting him that final check. On...

Does a mediated settlement bar future actions?

Yes if the settlement states that and is written or put on the record at the courthouse. Actually a settlement. Reached in a mediation is better...

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Do I need to worry?

This is a scam that have not seen before. I suggest you do nothing until you consult with a lawyer where the conversation will be privileged.

A notice of default was entered against me. Can I still respond to the lawsuit?

No you cannot file now. Howver, you can file a motion to be relieved from the default. 99% probsbility that it will granted. Then you can file...

If i am giving my daughter a house as a gift, does any taxes apply in the transaction?

put the house in a trust and don't do anything else. Property aquired by Probate or trust is exempt from Copmmunity Property laws.

I'm termanating a 2 yr lease cuz I can no longer afford to stay in unit due to partner leaving.

You need to give notice to the LL and try to work out a surrender agreement. You will likely owe the balance of the rent payments till the end...