How do I find the status for a writ authorizing the sheriff to seize bank funds? End of july my atty said approx 6wks.

There are several ways to enforce a money judgment. A writ authorizes one method, which might be levying on the defendant's bank account IF you...

Ms. Smith is right. If you have an agreement, check it. If not, or if the agreement does not cover that issue, California law (Civil Code Section...

Your lease determines your obligations and those of the landlord. If your lease states that the landlord may not allow dogs in the adjoining...

Was my 30 days notice effective or do I need to pay for 60 days?

Civil Code Section `1946 provides that a minimum of 30 days notice is required to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. You signed a contract...

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Are smoke free apartment complexes in California required to have an area that smokers can utilize?

It is not clear to me whether your friend is in a unit governed by a homeowners association, in which case there may be two parties to .deal with. ...

My landlord kept my security deposit and wants more money

California law requires the landlord to account for the security deposit within 3 weeks of your vacating the premises. He is entitled to his...

If a security deposit was made payable to a prop mgmt co (rather than the prop owner) who is responsible to refund the deposit?

The property manager is the owner's agent. So the owner is ultimately responsible. But the manager may still have some of your deposit. I would...

Is it possible to file for dissolution of a company while it owes money to the state? Is it possible to have those fees waived?

I am pretty sure Nevada will not waive any fees. You can just abandon the LLC. If you like the name and cold use it again, change the name first,...

I have just signed a contract with a property company. The current tenant wants to charge me a "store take over fee". Is this OK

So many questions: Is this commercial property? Was the contract a lease? Was the Property Manager the lessor, or was he the agent for the...

My landlord said it is ok for me to break the lease, but won't give it to me in writing, I am worried about my security deposit.

Leases of real property are governed by the written terms of the lease. Verbal notifications are not enforceable. You can break the lease without...