We have a settlement agreement with terms. The terms aren't being met, and money is missing. What can we do as heirs?

If there is an administratrix involved, this sounds like a probate issue, and I will re-post under that category. You should promptly consult a...

By law am I entitled to new carpet.

Unless the condition of the carpet is so bad as to violate applicable health or safety codes (which is probably not the case if there are no...

Do we (2 tenants) have to pay the "breaking the lease" fine if we (both tenants) did not sign renewal?

It is hard to say without knowing more facts, and actually reviewing the relevant documents. Under some circumstances, a contract can be...

I agree with Mr. Kane, but would also note that you may have grounds to rescind your lease (including under Civil Code Section 1689), employ the...

I brought to the attention of the landlord of a water leak coming out of a wall and electric socket.

The landlord's position is not reasonable or lawful, including because the landlord has a duty to comply with the implied warranty of habitability...

I received a 3-day notice to quit for an incident involving myself.

Accepting rent after serving the notice would normally waive the notice and/or create a new tenancy, which would be a defense to the eviction....

Can I break a 1 yr rental house lease in CA, if all I have done is signed the contract and provided a deposit?

The fact that you have not yet moved in does not give you the right to break the lease. I suggest that as soon as your purchase contract...

We just rented out our property less than a month ago but we may need to move into the house, and weren't sure if we could this.

Since you signed the lease, you have no right to evict the tenant until the lase expires (assuming that the tenant pays the rent, etc.). If you...

Waivers or modifications of notice requirements are permissible in commercial tenancies, but generally NOT in residential tenancies - see Civil...

Is there any way in a civil litigtion to make a CCP 998 offer continuing past the 30-day expiration set out in the Code?

One of the main purposes of 998 is to give the other side a strong incentive to accept the offer by the statutory deadline (i.e. to avoid the...