My landlord filed an unlawful detainer in retaliation. I need to know what to file to sue him for shutting off my water for 3...

At this point, show up for your trial and defend your position (your answer). A Landlord cannot cut of your utilities for failure to pay rent, and...

Divorce/Community Property - impact on House mortgage in my name - I paid 100% costs?

Based on the facts you have presented, if you paid the down payment on the house with separate funds earned prior to the marriage, then you would...

Can I keep a roommate's security deposit if they move out without giving me a 30-day notice. My roomate gave no notice.

You should review California Civil Code of Procedure 1950.5 as this code governs security deposits. It may be that you can keep the security...

My ex and I own a house together. He has creditors after him. Can I protect the house by removing his name from the title

You can have him quit claim his interest in the house to you, but unless the transfer falls under one of the exceptions to re-assessment of...

Help - I think my HOA is mismanaging funds. The HOA fees are too high and get raised every year.

I agree with the other attorney answers that you should request a copy of the financial records, as you should be provided a breakdown of the...

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What is the statute of limitation to file a small claims suit against my current landlord for the return of my security deposit?

If you had a written rental agreement, then you have a written contract and the statute of limitations is four years on a written contract and two...

Small claims Refile SOL? Tenant / Landlord matter

It sounds as though you filed in small claims court - you can request that the court give you a new date for your hearing (unless the case was...

What is the legal eviction process and how long does it usually take to get a tenant out of and off of a private property?

Since your tenant has been in the property for over a year, you will need to give them a 60 day notice to terminate the tenancy, regardless of the...

Registering Sister State Divorce Judgment

Why don't you just file for contempt in Arizona? In other words, why do you think you need a sister state judgment for enforcement of an order you...

Very amicable divorce / separation questions.

If you are happy with the arrangement, then it would be prudent to reduce the terms of your settlement agreement to a divorce decree, if for no...