Can I bring up the fact that there is no certificate of occpancy on an illegal dwelling in California court

Yes you can bring that up as a defense.

Previous housing complex are expecting us to pay rent after we moved out, what can I do about this? Please help us with some tip

Typically, you are responsible for the rent due for the remainder of the lease. The landlord has an obligation to find new tenants through...

Can a lawyer refuse to acknowledge a payment in invoicing?

If you have the canceled check, then it probably does not make any real difference.

I am the only one on the lease. My girlfriend won't leave the apartment. What must I do to evict her?

If she has been paying any of the rent or the bills, then she is considered a tenant. Since she is not on the lease but you are, then you can...

Can I go after this person?

Maybe, but you will need another mechanic to investigate and determine whether the work performed by the original shop was faulty.

Without seeing the papers, it is hard to say. Take them to a local attorney, probably a family law attorney, for review. Generally, if you have...

Can I file small claims case when it involves property from my dad's estate

First, you can't file separate small claims actions if the disputes involve the same basic incident. But, the clerk is right. If the dispute...

Can you sue a neighbor for throwing a beer on you and pulling a huge kitchen knife out on you for no reason.We don't him

Report it to the police. They might refer it to the DA or City Attorney who could ask the court to issue a restraining order. If they don't take...

My lender is charging me $60 monthly fee for lawn care services. The city fined me for not keeping up the yard. My next step?

Talk to a local real estate attorney.

At a hearing, if no party is sworn? under C.C.P 2093(a) & 2094(a) with Objection of oath on record is anything said admissable?

Take everything to a local attorney for review.