I usually always recommend a letter first documenting that you've attempted to work out the dispute outside of court. Small claims judges are...

Agreed to the above. The SD Police Department has a specific phone line for this type of problem. See...

How much time do I have after I have been wrongfully evicted to fight back?

Speak to an attorney quickly to explain your entire situation. Difficult to give you any guidance without all the facts.

Do I owe rent for the entire month if I wasn't given possession until the 17th?

Agreed with above. If you did not move in because you did not move to CA until the 17th, then the landlord can charge you for the whole month. The...

Is this Contract, Real Estate or Tax Fraud and who do we talk to? Promissory Estoppel we don't know who to ask.

You'll need to ask yourself what your goal is and what you are trying accomplish. Answering this question will help you determine what kind of...

Friend's behavior very odd after serving a 60 Notice to Vacate. Can I retract it and give a 3 day Notice to Quit instead?

You always have the right to give a 3-day notice if you already gave a 60-day notice. However, you have to make sure your roommate's actions meets...

What are my rights as a tenant and what are the chances of winning the case in court?

Agreed with above. Slim chance. This is a commercial landlord-tenant dispute. In the commercial setting, whatever is written in the lease agreement...

Is it legal to grow weed in my outdoor deck garden?

This is a very grey area of the law so consult an attorney in SF area because how it is dealt with is very area specific (there may be local...

My question is do I have any ground to ask the home owners association to pay for my car repairs?

I see no grounds to ask HOA to pay for car repairs. There may be an argument that the HOA owes a duty to homeowners to keep common areas clean, but...

Home foreclosed, 1st notice to vacate 3/30 New date 5/26. Company broke in, STABBED me. Can't lift, still moving out possessions

You'll probably need a personal injury attorney and probably have claims for battery and assault against the agent and the employer if the agent...