Is a retainer agreement valid if it was not filed in court, not signed by the lawyer and doesn't state what he was hired to do?

A fee agreement would generally not be filed with the court. It is a private agreement between the attorney and the client. Without seeing it, it...

Is our argument valid that the landlord acted in bad faith and were made to sign a contract under duress, is therefore invalid?

To get an answer to your question, you need to take your lease and whatever contract you signed to local landlord tenant attorney. If the landlord...

How can we remove him? Can we press charges against him?

He lost the election. The new board will have the power to put a stop to this conduct. The HOA likely has counsel. It may want to inquire about...

Is there any way I can get my neighbor to remove a very large tree, that is damaging our Driveway with its roots.

Contact your insurer and your neighbors insurer and report the issue. Insurers regularly give owners notice about risky trees and require them to...

If his license is suspended, then he cannot legally perform any work until his license is reinstated. If he performed any work after Feb 27, then...

Harassment by a neighbor, saying my other neighbor is loud, bangs on the walls, kids screaming, etc.

This is B's problem to deal with. B should start by contacting the landlord and seeking help. Since B already tried to get a restraining order...

Our CA HOA is requiring us to empty entire house for a structural repair. Are they responsible for any the relo/moving costs?

Submit a claim to the HOA insurer. Some, maybe all, of your expenses should be covered. If they deny your claim, talk with an attorney in your area.

How to give a land to town? Wil I have any benefits?

Contact the city and ask them if they would like to purchase the property. If you really can't wait for another potential buyer, then talk to the...

How to protect my self in settlement and mutual release agreement?

You need to get an attorney to make sure you do not sign something that will not protect you, and before you make any payment. It should not cost...

What are the legal channels to obtain my parent's burial plot contract?

There is no harm in contacting the DCA and asking if they can help. Contacting a local attorney would also be a good idea.