Unless a written lease between you and the landlord states that a tenant must make payment in a specific form, such as a cashier's check, then a...

Can I deduct the cost of a motel from my rent if my unit is unhabitable?

Generally speaking, if a unit is not habitable because it does not have functioning toilets, and you are required to rent another space in the...

Can I claim a language discrimination?

Generally speaking, it is improper for an employer to discriminate against an employee because of their race or ethnic background pursuant to FEHA....

Generally speaking, renting a dwelling that is not built with permits is not considered to be a habitable dwelling. Because this concerns a living...

What legal options do I have with dealing with a deceitful corporate landlord?

Generally speaking, if you have emails and/or advertisements warranting that the property contained certain features, and you relied on those...

What can I do about a Custom built horse Trailer that arrived unfinished?

Generally speaking, it sounds like you have a claim for breach of warranty based on the defective condition of the trailer. However, because the...

#Realtor: Can I make an offer for a house with a new agent?

Yes. Unless you signed an agreement with your agent for that agent to exclusively represent you in connection to buying a home, you are under no...

Where can I find a labor law attorney who can represent me on the issue of exempt/non-exempt overtime payments?

Use the "Find A Lawyer" tab on Avvo and search for an employment law attorney near you who can provide you a free consultation. Most attorneys...

I sold a vehicle on Craigslist, it’s my first sale of a vehicle so I was negligent, I now owe an insurance company 20k?

You should try to tender the claim to your own car insurance to see if they can assist you in paying some of the debt from the accident caused by...

Is there a legal way out?

More information would need to be known regarding the finance agreement that you have with the private lender/builder, but generally speaking, a...