Can I use numbered paper in a Petition for Writ of Mandate in the 2nd Appellate Dist. in California?

You need to be careful about your margins, type face and size, and all other rules regarding briefs and their covers.

We live in California and is there a law stating landlords need to clean carpets atleast once per year?

No. The tenant is responsible for the cleaning of carpets, not the landlord.

In a foreclosure, if the bank doesn't find a buyer on the date-of-sale, and thus takes possession of the deed. . .

Yes. The only date you need to concern yourself with is the date the property is actually sold by trustee. The bank will probably be the buyer....

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Home in process of foreclosure. Is it possible to stop the foreclosure by asking that the lender produce the original note?

No. The "produce the note” defense is not available in California. However, if you want a copy of the original note for possible defense for some...

If a lawyer said she would return my funds from a deposit on a retainer but could'nt raise the rest of retainer can she keep$

The answer to your question depends, in some measure, upon the terms of your husband's fee agreement with his attorney. One issue is if a refund is...

HOUSE OWNERSHIP QUESTION

Your situation, Mary, is complicated. An answer to your question is far beyond what can be accomplished through this forum. Before anyone could...

If not yet divorced, can I stop my wife from selling a home in which was bought during the mariage, but in her name

I assume you have pending dissolution proceedings in California. If so, both you and your wife are under common family law restraining orders which...

My HOA has decided to cancel our trash service, but want to keep assessment the same to bring budget back into balance.

Your HOA has very broad discretion in this area, nearly unlimited. I would be surprised if their action was not explicitly authorized by the...

Attorney's Fee Discount

You need to pay according to the court order, unless the entitled attorney agrees to a lesser amount. Your remedy is to timely request...

GRANT DEED QUESTION

You should consult an attorney in your area before you start recording deeds affecting title to your house. The action you take now may have...