Landlord of a 500 sq ft comm. unit has refunded me $93 of a $2500 sec.dep claiming xtra work was needed due to textured walls

Civil Code Section 1950.5 deals with this issue. It sounds like the landlord is trying to get more than he is entitled to. You will probably have...

Follow the procedures of Civil Code Section 1719 and send her the demand letter described in that section. You will be entitled to recover a...

It depends upon the lease language. Most leases have late payment penalties so this will get costly. If you want to renew your lease, most...

Plaintiff asked for court date even tho I answered with: 3 day notice never personally served or posted, & amount in suit paid.

The court at the trial will decide if you were properly served the first time.

Do I serve a subpoena on the person first and then file it with the court or do I file it with the court then serve the person?

Subpoenas normally do not get filed with the court unless the person served does not show up and you need to get a warrant or a contempt hearing. ...

Garnish wages from new wife

You can bring an Order to Show Cause re Contempt against him. You would have to show his receipt of the funds, his knowledge of the Court Order...

Lawyer with disciplinary record with the CA Bar... What does it mean for ME as client?

It has been 13 years since the last suspension. You can get more details from the State Bar. You should also feel comfortable asking the attorney...

I need to subpoena an investigative report by the Riverside Co. DA. What is the proper procedure in initiating this process?

This discovery procedure requires you to copy your ex on the Subpoena Duces Tecum re Deposition. They can request the same documents. The...

Can a person be criminally charged with destruction of private property for failing to pay for the damages they caused?

This is a civil action, not criminal. Try directory assistance, facebook, reverse directory online to find this person. The response given is...

Will my bank automatically know my direct deposit is ssi?

Check with your bank. If they levy on your account you will be able to file a claim of exemption to prevent the sheriff from giving the funds to...