Subpoena service question--Civil trial--credit card --Limited

If the party issuing the subpoena is represented by counsel, and it's the attorney's signature on the subpoena form, then no court stamp/clerk...

Can employer transfer you to a position of less pay if you file a work comp claim?

If you were demoted after filing a workers' compensation claim against your employer, then it could be considered retaliation. Employers cannot...

Does a tenant have to enter into an agreement with a landlord?

If I understand your question correctly, it is safe to assume that the tenant is already living there. Without a written rental agreement, the...

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New letting management company withholding some of our deposit

Under California law, your "old" landlord needs to give you notice that you have the right to request an initial inspection of the property (during...

What is the maximum rate of Punitive Damages that one can receive in California?

California cases and statutes have been interpreted in such a way that bar the recovery of punitive damages in wrongful death cases. There is an...

How long do I have to sue former employer for harassment, retaliation ending in termination?

The statute of limitations for filing a wrongful termination lawsuit is 2 years from the time of termination. Therefore, you have 2 years from the...

How do I proceed if I received an Unlawful Detainer but I am not named on it???

If the bank is the new owner of the house, you may be able to reach an agreement with them directly to continue honoriing your existing lease....

I was served with a sjm but it doesnt have a court stamp but it has a court date, do i have to go to court?

Yes, you should definitely attend the MSJ hearing. However, if you have a lease with the previous owner that is not yet up, you should consider...

Landlord offering 1 month rent to sign confidential legal immunity contract. We are moving out this month. Is it safe to sign?

Simply stated, the landlord wants you to sign a release agreement, which would give up your rights to sue him in court for the alleged violations -...

Landlord in preforeclosure

You can either start looking for a new place to live and honor the landlord's 60-day notice to vacate, or you can wait until the foreclosure sale...