Can i take my roomate to small claims court for breach of rental lease we both signed as well as lack of paying rent?

Yes, you can sue in small claims court. You are entitled to the full amount of rent that would be due under the lease for the full term, minus any...

You should never sign an agreement you do not agree with. Tell the landlord that you want to first consult with an attorney before you sign...

Can an attorney withdraw as counsel?

An attorney should not normally withdraw if doing so would harm or damage the client. If you filed a notice of appeal, it is possible that you...

What are my rights re: verbal contract on dental work and it has now been sent to collections?

A verbal contract may be valid under the terms you describe, especially if you have invoices and emails to back up the agreement. I recommend...

Can a landlord cut off my access to the Internet if it is in the rental agreement as a utility and I pay for it?

If you have a written agreement that provides for internet service, then it is likely a breach if it is not provided. A review of the lease would...

If you have a written agreement that provides for internet service, then it is likely a breach if it is not provided. A review of the lease would...

Possibly, depending on the agreement, what kind of tenancy it is, where the property is, whether there are rent control ordinances involved, and...

In California, can a verbal contract showing consideration, justifiable reliance to one's identifiable detriment and continuing

This can be a complicated issue and is probably beyond the purpose of the AVVO website. I suggest you take any documentation and consult with a...

What laws do I have to follow in California to protest a business? I want to hand out food on the sidewalk outside a restaurant.

As long as you are on public property, you are generally free to protest, providing you do not cause a disturbance or block the right of access of...

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Judicial misconduct. Would it be misconduct if a judge told you in a conservatorship hearing you can never see your mother again

Without knowing much more, it is difficult to answer the question and even so, it is probably beyond the purpose of the AVVO website. It is...