Where should a small claims lawsuit be filed? What additional costs can be included?

You cannot serve a person with a California small claims court claim outside of California. However, you can sue the person here in regular court...

How should I go about handling this?

This is practical, not legal, advice. Contact the office of your California Assemblyperson about this problem. PG&E is trying to beg its way out...

Ok so I have a 1 bedroom apt with 2. Bars on my living room window and the front door and screen but the owner won't give.me the

You can call the fire department or code enforcement to come out and cite the landlord, forcing him to fix the problem. However, the landlord may...

Renting a house in Vine Ave in West Covina for 5 years and the owner send a letter to vacate the property in 60 days ?

You described your situation but did not ask a question. I assume you want know if the landlord can do what you described. The answer,...

You have five days from when you were served to file a written response with the court. The five days includes weekend days. Response must be in...

Do I have to vacate on 24th"even though I always pay my rent and never late on rent

Good news! You don’t need to move at all. Your landlord is required to give you at least 30 days written notice – on paper — to terminate your...

My my friend is losing his house it was real to him in his uncle it was on a trustee I think anyhow he hasn't paid the taxes on?

Your friend needs to speak with a real estate attorney immediately. Any delay risk him losing the house.

My landlord personally drove to my place of work to discuss my eviction with my boss. Can she legally disclose my personal info?

What you describe your landlord doing in contacting your manager at work appears to be Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations and/or...

Yes. If the work being done is beyond that permitted by the easement, you may be able to obtain an injunction to stop/prohibit them from doing the...

Can I sue the state capital of California because the sergeant of arms broke my arm while I was in the state capital

This is a personal injury/police brutality case. I have changed the designation of the question.