What does a person need to establish to pursue a libel/slander lawsuit

You have to establish damages to pursue a libel (written defamation) and slander (spoken defamation) suit. It does not sound like you have...

Breaking Contract with Propert yManagement

Your contract sounds like it is terminated since your broker acknowledged your notice of termination, and cannot now charge you a management fee...

What is the process of assigning a deed of trust

The executed date means the date you signed it and it was notarized (the same day). A notary can't practice law and advise you, so please be...

Can our landlord still charge us for utilities that were not used while we were evacuated from home due to the wildfires

It depends in large part what your lease says. If there is a force majure (act of God) provision, then it is likely you don't have to pay. If you...

Van or car exhaust

Essentially, you are claiming a nuisance, which is a matter of degree. There is no set time limit how long your neighbor can idle his van, but if...

What legal rights do tenant's have against landlord who will not return security deposit

As long as the landlord withheld your security deposit after you obtained the judgment, then it's not claim splitting. If your landlord withheld...

Your landlord likely has few defenses to your claim. In additon, California has a law, called the collateral source rule, that does not allow your...

What can I do to appeal or contest an insurance investigation on my car that was vandalized insurance refuses to pay for repairs

Based on the facts you outlined, your safest route is to return the checks uncashed, but with a letter contesting your cousin's version of the...

Can grandparents seek rights to visitation of their grandchildren

California has several statutes dealing with grandparent's right to visition, all in the area of California Family Law Code sections 3102-3104,...

Motorcycle loan

You should ask your husband to sign a bill of sale to you and the "pink slip" and take over the payments. Once you have both, then go to DMV and...