Can my husband and I sue a man that stole our car, and for what?

You can, and should, sue this "fellow Marine" for conversion. That's a fancy lawyer word for stealing. You should be able to recover the value of...

Evidence question - about implied warranty of habitability and covenant of quiet enjoyment.

I am going to assume you're asking about an unlawful detainer action--you don't say what kind of case it is. The certified notice is evidence of...

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You have 10 days to amend your answer. HOWEVER, the Answer is not the place to "show his perjuring." In the answer, you just list your defenses...

What is the best way to approach someone suing me to agree on a reduced settlement before small claims court?

Neither crying nor coming on strong is the best approach. The best approach is calm and friendly and businesslike. Nicely call up the...

What can Tenant do, if Landlord never supplied the signed lease copy, except for a forged one?

Forgery is a crime, BUT what are your damages from not having a lease? What money have you lost because of it? If you can get the District...

Been terribly ill for the last yr. Found serious mold infestation upon moving. Landlord says it's from a leak from the apt above

Did you do the mold test yourself? If so, that is a problem. If the mold test was done by a qualified industrial hygienist, and your doctor...

If landlord sends security deposit refund check after I've already filed a suit in small claims court, what should I do?

I agree with Mr. Chen, but I will put it more simply. Cash the check and be happy. Security deposit issues are the #1 question on this site. ...

First, don't worry about the asbestos insulation. So long as asbestos is not disturbed, it is safe. Since you're talking about insulation, I assume...

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If the landlord supplies the appliances, he is required to maintain the appliances. That's the law. A landlord can't write a lease that contracts...

Who is responsible for fixing a bedbug problem? Landlord or tenant?

It is ABSOLUTELY the landlord's responsibility to ERADICATE the bedbugs in the apartment building. See Civil Code sections 1941 and 1941.1. In an...