If you stop payment on a check, you could end up being sued for up to 3 times the check amount. It might not be worth it to take the risk.

Ive been given 30day notice after landlord got cited for illegal garage conversion. Am i eligible for relocation benefits?

Yes, you could be entitled to relocation costs. If the landlord wants you out early, and he might be fined $2500, tell him you will move out early...

Does a terminating sanction in arbitration create a "prevailing party" for purposes of cost recovery (CCP 1032)?

A defendant who obtains a dismissal is considered the prevailing party. If your case was dismissed, for whatever reason, that means the defendants...

Landlord construction noise

The landlord has to give you notice for work performed on your unit, but is not required to notify you if he is going to work on another unit. ...

Is the company liable if the name of a color is on the receipt but their supplier doesn't have a color by that name

It is not misrepresentation, more likely negligence. I doubt anyone was trying to intentionally deceive you. Contact the contractor and try and...

Can a corporation be a party to a contract before it incorporates?

Yes, the corporation can be a party to a contract as long as the corporation ratified the contract once it did come into existence. To be safe,...

Can my office building neighbors build a second story blocking windows needed as a fire escape?

Contact the city. I doubt the city would allow it if it violated some fire codes or interfered with your rights.

Probably nothing criminal here.

Was my secretly recording video and audio of my conversation with motel manager legal, where other occupants could overhear?.

If other people were there and could overhear the conversation, and the topic was not one that the other party would believe was confidential, then...

Public pictures?

Your car, the vin number, and license plates are exposed to the public every time you take your car outside. You have no privacy in those items...