An individual can only be deposed for a maximum of seven hours, whether all at one time or broken up in pieces. It is not uncommon for a non-party...

Can i go back to my home after the eviction judgment, how can i & how long after?

If a party is evicted from a home, they must comply with the Judgment which requires them to vacate the property. However, the landlord cannot...

Generally speaking, an employer can use a CCP 998 offer to offset any potential judgment amount, and the citation to Section 218.5 regarding...

Can I sue my prev. employer & the mgmt co. For extortion? Among other crimes? Almost a year later. I cant recover for my family

Sorry to hear that you are going through this. As to the items that were allegedly thrown away, California allows individuals to sue for equitable...

Is it illegal to start a petition against a landlord for inhabitable conditions. Such as mold, flooding apartments and ceilings?

You should consult a local landlord-tenant or real estate attorney about the habitability of your unit. While although starting a petition might be...

Can I subpoena a person statement? I don't want a deposition but a confirmed statement from witnesses to prove my harassment cas

From practical experience, even if you obtained a declaration under oath from the other third party, in a restraining order hearing, live testimony...

What can i do about my mechanic who i already payed for the repair services and he hasn't complied with the services ?

Sorry to hear that you are going through this. Although we do not know more details, it appears that you entered into a contract with the mechanic...

When renting a monthly room in my landlords house & she gives me a 30 day notarized can she change the locks?

Generally speaking, if you are renting a space from anyone in a landlord-tenant relationship, there must first be a notice to vacate, and if the...

Tenant is not agreeing to vacate per lease end date, can I change locks?

To further the answer by Ms. Peters, when the term of the lease ends, the tenant's lease generally converts to a month to month. Unless the tenant...

What to do. When new management says I ow back rent?

Sorry to hear you are going through this. Your best bet would be to show all the checks that you have made out to the landlord or its management...