Is spying on people illegal?

It depends on what you mean by spying. But, merely watching someone while they are in public would not usually be spying.

File a criminal complaint against an ex for spyware

Not sure what you are asking. But, if you suspect that someone hacked your phone, that could be a crime. Contact your local police department.

What are my rights if I was not properly served in the state of California.

You are running a bit of a risk here if you ignore the attempted service. The other side may believe that the service was proper and may seek to...

Talk to a local attorney, perhaps one that is familiar with construction matters and even better, one that has dealt with your city on permit and...

Does HOA when there are businesses in the units trump Handicap placard?

It will probably depend on the CC&Rs, bylaws and rules and regulations regarding parking at your facility. If you are using the handicap spot to...

If someone's attorney has scribbled handwritten notes on an agreement, can they withhold that in the discovery process?

The attorney is basically correct. He is not required to produce his work product. However, he should produce the document without his notes, or...

Landlord rented me an illegal unit in a commercial space and multiple violations. Can anyone help?

A tenant in a commercial unit does not have the same protections that a residential tenant has. Even so, you probably have some claims against...

Text messages can be the basis for a contract. The texts will not be important for your issue. A parent is legally obligated to support his or...

Is there any legal requirement that must be satisfied for a non owner to become landlord on lease agreement?

The arrangement you describe is more than likely legal. No special license would be required. It would be impossible to say whether the notice or...

You are entitled to 30 day notice, unless you are in violation of the lease by not paying rent or something similar, then you could be subject to a...