Landlord hasnt provided me keys to community facilities since I moved in. Can I deduct from my rent until he has provided access

You always take a risk by resorting to self help. You should send written demand for all items you were supposed to receive to the owner and to...

Can a Licensed Contractor, in CA.,be an employee & work w/o contract, for Owner/Builder homeowner & what codes &/or cases apply?

To answer your specific question, based on the factors you provide, those alone may not be enough to prove the owner was "sophisticated" as that...

What type of hearing is held when a denial of motion to vacate appeal is filed?

This is something that you should point out to the judge as soon as possible. I would prepare a declaration or affidavit (there are small claims...

I filed a motion to stay judgement while on appeal. The judge turned it into a motion for reconsideration. Do I have to send

The court should have given notice to the other party or parties as well. They would generally show that by including a declaration of mailing or...

The appellate courts can be lenient at times, so there might not be any harm in trying. However, as Mr. Fox said, you really should hire an...

Can I ask judge to disregard testimony of plumber who is not licensed on appliance repairs?

It is not so much whether one witness trumps the other. A judge will generally take into consideration the testimony of experts and give that...

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What are the real chances of winning a DMV admin per se hearing in California ? Is it worth fighting w a lawyer?

Dmv administrative hearings are notorious in that they are biased in favor of the DMV. Winning such a hearing is rare, and often it is because the...

In a Small Claims' appeal's hearing, as Defendant, how can I get documents into evidence?

The other attorneys are correct. You will have a better chance to get them admitted if you serve them in advance on the other party with a...

Can the name and date on judgement paperwork be whited out and signed and redated by a different judge?

If the terms are the same, but it is just a different date and signature, then it should not be a problem. Unless the different date has some sort...

I live in a mixed use area with homes, condos and businesses. A company is constructing a 450 apartment complex.

You do have some rights, of course, but there is probably not too much you can do about this. It is possible that the work being done could...