Am I within my legal rights to pay to get my air conditioner fixed and withhold the cost from my rent?

Sorry to hear about your difficulties. California law does not require landlords provide an air conditioner. You may find that the rental agreement...

What action can be taken? In 2006 California enforced the wrong child support order and did not catch the mistake until 2014.

It is not clear whether or not you received money from the wrong order, but it looks like your ex was forced to pay money when he was not supposed...

Do I have the right to keep my rental until the damage is properly fixed? Or do I have to comply with their demand of the rental

Your failure to return the rental can result in excessive charges and potentially a criminal allegation of embezzlement. Write down a timeline of...

What are my options on how to proceed? Can I ask the Judge to throw out his request based on non-compliance?

You can ask for a dismissal of the request for modification however it is unlikely that you will get that. You can also ask for sanctions against...

I need to know if It would be worth my while to take my landlord to court after I move for violating the laws of habitability.

You can and should report the code violations to the city where this establishment is located. However it really would not be worth your time or...

If you are off of probation, but still owe restitution, will you be able to have your case expundged

No, all fines and fees must be paid before the court will grant relief under Penal Code Section 1203.4. (California does not have a true...

California Employee law / medical discrimination question

Medium to large employers have an obligation to make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. To qualify as a disability under the...

You have to object to the admission of the declaration as hearsay and foundation. I have had judges tell me that the rules are relaxed but I am not...

How valid is a non-compete between a California firm and a contractor working remotely from a different country?

The State of California is not favorable to non-compete clauses. In fact, generally non-compete clauses are void and unenforceable. California does...

Can I sue a school for discrimination

Generally you must first exhaust all administrative options before you file suit in Superior Court. When it comes to schools this means that you...