10% is common, but your CC&Rs may have a different percentage. Generally, if no specific percentage is stated, it will be either the legal rate...

Vexatious litigant - procedural - when to file

Unfortunately, I have had far too much experience with vexatious litigants. You will most likely have to appear in the case and then move to have...

If you are in Superior Court, use the term "cross-complaint" whether you are bringing a claim against the party that sued you or bringing in a new...

You should have been given an opportunity to oppose the variance request. Whether you were or not, apparently the variance was granted. If...

How much space is considered legal between a residential backyard and a power company easement?

If the easement allows them to do this, you may not be able to stop them. You will need to talk with a local attorney who can review the easement...

It really is impossible to tell you why the judge ruled the way he or she did, or why one party won the suit and the other did not, without knowing...

Refusing refund of ticket even with physical disability proof.

They do not have to give you a refund. Sometimes organizations will give refunds, if you are nice about it and talk to the right person. If this...

To continue with the Rental issues. My daughter was just told she had the rental and that she should give the deposit NOW!!

This is not so unusual, especially if there is a signed lease, but the move in date comes later. I suspect her move in date is October first. If...

Should I mediate with landlord who did not give an inspection prior to small claims hearing or would that be giving them ground?

There is nothing wrong with trying to settle your claims before the hearing. If you do settle, you won't have to go to court. If not, no big...

We didn't secure our wedding venue on the grounds that were outlined on the contract... must we still pay a cancellation fee?

If you had a signed, written agreement, and you did not carry out your end of the bargain, you could be sued. Whether you would be liable or for...