In California, how long until items are considered abandoned?

This is the easy way to an answer- there are steps and guided how-to in handling a tenants abandoned property- you can't go wrong with this...

Can I collect damages from tenants for breaching the lease

I'll give you the quintessential lawyer answer: It depends. The language of the lease controls the terms and conditions of your situation, so an...

What are my rights as a tenant that has a bed bug infestation?

I'd contact an attorney ASAP. Also check out this bed bug registry to help your case- as maybe it can prove there was a problem there before if it...

Small claims court

Sounds unfortunate, but yes, you could potentially sue him for civil damages (money) and perhaps recover in equity, if nothing else. Make your...

Can landlord keep deposit after fire not caused by tenant?

She has many rights- including the greatest right of all- the right to an attorney. Well, maybe not the greatest right of all, but it's up there....

Can I legaly record my work area to prove work place harassment?

Gather as many witnesses as you can that will testify on your behalf. Credible witnesses are just as good as recordings sometimes.

The way you can help him is to get him away from that lady, and obtain an attorney for him that can fight for his rights. There ARE ways to prove...

I intend to publish an ebook on amazon and am concerned that it might be wrongly considered to be defamatory.

Satire and parody are often protected, but you definitely should not take such steps without a sit-down with an attorney who can go over every...

Can I still file a claim?

Statute of limitations in personal injury is 2 years in California.

Landlord did not tell about bed bug problem

Your "rights" are that you can seek civil action against the landlady, or you can do nothing at all. Bedbugs are a huge problem and render a home...