Recorded statement

Yes. California is a two party consent state, in which both parties have to give consent for a conversation to be recorded. Most of the times they...

Generally not. Sometimes a witness is asked to sign a declaration stating what they saw for the purposes of documenting the file. But it is...

Will the insurance company pay for a new car if mine was totaled in an accident that was not my fault ?

Yes. As long as there is coverage and you are not deemed at fault, they should pay. There may be property damage limits if the damage exceeds the...

You will have to call the court and get an arraignment for both the ticket and for failure to appear. Plea your case. You may have to come back...

Can I recoup a security deposit from a landlord after I move out?

Yes. You you may have to file a lawsuit pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1950. DISCLAIMER: This comment does not constitute either...

Landlord

You can consider sending him a notice or speaking to him informally but consider moving out as an option. You may be able to break the lease for...

Can I legally do that? Would this be laughable?

Why don't you consider talking to them informally rather than providing a notice. DISCLAIMER: This comment does not constitute either formal or...

When landlord refuses to air out the house full of exhaust fumes should i file a police report since i have a toddler?

You could. You should consider calling the housing unit. If the conditions are life threatening consider leaving the unit. DISCLAIMER: This...

Can a landlord charge for overnight guests?

Unfortunately if a clause like that was signed it's enforceable. You may have an argument to disputes the clause for unconscionable. Consider...

How to file a claim against an insurance agent?

You should consider consulting and hiring an attorney. Since it sounds like you are pursuing a claim for fraud, you may be able to recover...