I understand that a landlord with a bankrupt tenant can claim one year of rent as damages. What if I have only one month

Your question is more of a bankruptcy question than a landlord-tenant question. I believe your assumptions are incorrect, but I would need more...

I'm approaching my 104 weeks of workers comp TD payments my state is california I want to know what's next. I worried

The above answer is correct. I would add that the insurance carrier should start paying your PD advances once TD ends. However, sometimes they...

Are CA Workers' Compensation witness depositions public record?

There is a difference between "public record" and "discoverable." With very few exceptions, a deposition transcript will probably be discoverable...

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I share my home with a man/roommate, we are not married....if I ask him to leave does he have any legal claim?

The above answer is correct. You have to follow proper eviction procedures if you want him out. A “roommate” may have the rights of a “tenant”...

Tenant wants to back out of 1 year lease after 2 weeks and demands back his first, last and security deposit....

There is the question of "what must I do" here, but I think the better question is what should you do. This is a mixed question of law and...

Renting from a landlord whose house was in foreclosure

Yes, you should get your deposit back. See http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/renters-foreclosure-what-are-their-30064.html for more...

IM CONFUSED WHAT IS STANDING CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL LEASE MONTH TO MONTH

Your question (or statement) is unclear. It sounds like you are a commercial landlord that took over a property from a prior landlord. Further, it...

How do I go about getting my money back from a landlord?

This may be more than a small claims issue. Something is amiss that smells of fraud. You are entitled to your money back, at minimum. I would...

The above two answers are correct. You should put your landlord on written notice of the problem. This will set you up for the opportunity to...

I have a tenant that isn't returning my calls and not answering the door, he is 10 days behind on the rent, what can I do next?

You have received good advice from the above two responses. A 3-day notice to pay rent or quit is a prerequisite to filing an unlawful detainer...