What to do when tenant is evicted and leaves personal possessions but doesn't come to the scheduled meeting to pick up stuff?

There are specific statutes that control the responsibilities of a landlord for property left by a tenant. The California Department of Consumer...

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How can I recover legal fees from a plaintiff for fighting an unsupported lawsuit?

As the prior attorney indicated, in California each party is responsible for own attorneys fees unless there is a statute or contract that allows...

What are my rights?

You can pursue a small claims action against the drying contractor for breach of contract to try to get the $1,250, but you will need to tell the...

The landlord cannot simply say "get out". In order to evict you she will need to file an unlawful detainer complaint, which needs to state...

Can I get out of this contract???

It appears the seller made a material misrepresentation about the condition of the vehicle which permits you to rescind the purchase. You have to...

Can a lawyer file or open a case without your written consent/signature but just based off of a phone inquiry?

Generally, in order to represent someone an attorney needs a signed retainer agreement that sets forth the terms the attorney is to be paid. ...

Is the manufacturer of decking material who has admitted the product is defective, liable for labor costs of replacing the deck?

You need to review the warranty provided by the manufacturer to determine if there is a limitation of liability provision. The claim you have...

I bought bike off caiglist and we created a contract for payments, got it notarized and upon the agreement there are..

You may sue in small claims court for any fees you are required to pay DMV that were imposed prior to the transaction. There was an implied...

I am suing someone who left the state after being served. What do I do next?

Be sure to file a proof of service that shows the defendant was properly served. At the small claims trial the judge will need that documentation...

If the Law Firm no longer exist, do I still need to pay for the attorney's lien on my settlement?

You will probably need to address the lien of the prior attorney/law firm in order to finalize the settlement. Most insurance companies will not...