I put down a holding deposit for an apartment that is still occupied by another tenant. Could i get deposit back?

Yes you can get the deposit back. Elliott Stone Attorney http://www.nowlandstone.com

Pay the utility bill yourself, keeping copies of the receipt and payment method (check recommended not cash), then when you pay rent again deduct,...

What type of attorney do we need facing possible foreclosure with sub-prime lender Beneficial/Hsbc??

You should immediately consult a Bankruptcy attorney regarding the possibility of reorganizing your finances. You are advised to talk to an the...

How do I add a name to a real estate title

In California, we use the Quit Claim Deed to add and/or remove people from title to real property. However, there may be other issues involved if...

How do I add a name to a real estate title

In California, we use the Quit Claim Deed to add and/or remove people from title to real property. However, there may be other issues involved if...

After chap 7 discharge, surrendering house, do I still have to pay homeowner ins?

There is not likely to be any benefit to maintaining homeowner's insurance on the property once you move out. Elliott...

Is failure to reveal a chapter 11 bankruptcy filing a defense to enforcement of an advertising contract?

If the online yellow pages company's pending bankruptcy has, or could have, a reasonably material adverse impact on its ability to perform its...

Can I loose my home?

I don’t know if you could lose your home as this is a very very new area of law in California. I would immediately have your tenant provide...

Can I return an item purchased over the phone after 30day trial?

I would say Oreck has violated a number of California consumer protection laws. It is not uncommon for mail-order companies like this to create...

My landlord is trying to evict me in retaliation for withholding rent due to negligence & faulty repairs.

Adding to my colleague's comments, the law does recognize a tenant's common law right to "repair and deduct." However, as the judge will likely...