Process of service. Does getting served At work qualify as a legal way of getting served?

You have been served by substituted service. It is perfected once you are mailed a copy of the summons and complaint. Pursuant to Code of Civil...

Serve date doesn't match when I received the notice in the mail?

Contact the other party. Work out a the response date with them. Then confirm you agreement in writing.

Perhaps a hold was place on your deposit. You should contact your bank for an explanation.

I hired a californian lawyer to assist with a loan modification. They did nothing and refuse to give me my money back.

You are entitled to a full refund of your $2,500 if you pre-paid for loan modification services. You should also file a complaint with the...

Declaration of expert in compliance with civil code of procedure 2015.5 Did not include the city or state where signed

I believe you are correct. The place of signing is unimportant and specifically not required when using the declaration form CCP 2015.5(b).

Actual damages are those that necessarily and always flow from the breach and would include the excess rent you paid for an uninhabitable unit, for...

I filed a notice of appeal to an order for relief from stay , will it stop sale coming up? Do I need to file a Lis Pendens?

An order granting relief from stay is automatically stayed pursuant to Rule 4001(a)(3) until 14 days after entry of the order. A supersedeas bond,...

FORECLOSURE AND LATE HOA FEES

The foreclosure by the 1st does not wipe out your obligation to pay late fees and assessments to an HOA. You are and will remain personally liable...

Can I deduct repairs paid for during escrow?

Deductible from what?

Is it legal for my attorney to NOT waive time when i needed her to. she never gave me the option

Yes. Your attorney controls the progress of your case, not you. The only exception to this would be IF you did not want to waive time and would not...