Is my landlord allowed to raise rent by $210 more within 2 months and threaten eviction if we don’t agree?

Starting January 1, 2020, the law states that for qualifying units, a landlord can only raise the rent a maximum of 5% plus inflation every 12...

What do I do now I’ve been accused of burglary?

Sorry to hear that you are going through this. You should consult an employment attorney in your area and present more facts to them about a...

Son under 18(had permit only) was driving and met in an accident?

As with every situation, just because one side to an accident makes a claim, does not mean that they can prove that claim in Court. You should not...

Power of Attorney decisions

If your mother still has her full mental capacity, you can simply have her execute a new or updated Power of Attorney that adds over individuals to...

Stay of execution +++

A "stay of execution" is a term of art often used in Appeals when a judgment is issued, but the party who is appealing the judgment gets a stay of...

A victim of domestic violence can always file a domestic violence restraining order which, if granted, would prevent the aggressor from contacting...

How long does a S corp have to dissolve after finding it can not pay its debts?

There is no specific time frame by which an LLC or any business can dissolve. The "winding up" process varies from company to company. However, you...

If you want to change your legal name, you must file a Name Change Petition in the Superior Court of the County where you live. It is a relatively...

Automatic payment ?

Very sorry to hear about your loss. When an individual passes away, generally their debt cannot be transferred down to the next of kin. Here, your...

Generally speaking, California is an at-will employment state. An employee can be fired at any time without explanation so long as the reason for...