What is my recourse if my landlord didn’t pay the water bill and the water was shut off ?

All of the tenants may be able to receive some sort of rent abatement for breach of contract (For failure to provide water as contracted) or for...

What should i do if i paid my rent for april but the owner of the apartment wants to give me a 3 day notice to move?

There is no self help remedy for an apartment so if the landlord kicked you out, you have every right to sue. If you are still living at the...

Neighbor painting on home saying it is her property.

You could always settle the issue and have your neighbor quitclaim the property over to you. Likely you will have to pay a certain amount to have...

To arise to the level of unlawful harassment a few conditions need to be met: (i) the harassment is targeted around a protected class of person...

A subcontractor does have the right to place a mechanics lien on your property. It is the mechanism that the Subcontractor can use to ensure that...

How can I get my tenant to pay the last of the rent and clean her area after she moved out?

I agree with Mr. Piotrowski. If the place was not clean on her departure you can charge her to clean the unit/bedroom as well as go after her for...

Does my friend have any rights as a tenant, despite the fact he is not on the lease? ?

I agree with Mr. Busch. The landlords acceptance of rent for about 2 years would potentially act to accept the relationship between the parties. If...

How can I sue budget rental car in Orange County ?

I agree with Mr. Dane. It will be your responsibility to not only prove that you left the watch in the car, but that it was the company's...

Is it legal for my employer to force me to work every Weekend?

Just to add onto Ms. Baker's answer. No California employer can force its employees to work 7 days a week, if that may be the case here. However,...

My neighbor has a shack (4x6 feet) that is encroaching on my property. What can I do?

You would want to get a surveyor to see if the shack is indeed on your land. The shack has been there long enough to establish adverse possession,...