As a practical matter, filing an insurance claim should be the quickest and most cost-effective option. It seems unlikely that the claim will...

My sympathies on this situation. I would start by complaining to the local code enforcement agency - most take lack of heat complaints pretty...

Yes, the next step would be for you and your former roommate to sue in small claims court under Civil Code Section 1950.5.

I must respectfully disagree with Mr. OBrien, because CCP Section 170.6 does not contain a mechanism for the challenged judge to second guess the...

It sounds like you need to sue for judicial partition and an accounting. If the case doesn't settle, the judge would force your sibling to either...

You have not said why the eviction was illegal, so I can't comment on that. The personal property should have been handled as per Civil Code...

The owner would have the burden of proving that you acted negligently, went beyond ordinary wear and tear, etc. You are not legally precluded...

There is normally no specific deadline for the landlord to respond, but it should happen within a reasonable period of time, as should the...

Your post is a bit unclear. If you received a notice, but have not yet moved out, you may wish to consult a local landlord-tenant attorney to...

You should get help from a real estate litigation attorney. If you can't negotiate a resolution with your brother, you can sue for judicial...