Can I sue landlord for renting illegal unit, and getting back my security deposit + year rent that I paid for the year lease?

If you leased space in a commercial building, and the lease reflects that, the statutes that apply to residential housing units won't apply to the...

Is there a time limit on debt collection?

Doctors and medical providers pursue payment based on the theory that the doctor and patient establish an "account" -- the provider adds the item...

Can I get my bank account reactivated?

Customer service reps in centralized locations don't have much authority, and can be unhelpful. Don't rely on the customer service reps. Go to...

There are four separate issues in your question: (1) you fell behind on HOA dues and cannot pay the overdue amount all at once; (2) the HOA...

How I can remove abstract of judgment from my investment property?

You need to start by contacting the court where the collection case (for Citibank credit card debt) was filed, and getting a copy of the court's...

What are my rights in preventing a forced sale of my property?

It is almost certain that the court judgment against your ex-wife became a lien on the property. While a civil court judgment is against a person,...

My husband and i have a bank account with both our names it’s only to buy groceries.he has a separate account with his name only

In California, a community property state, the married couple is a "marital community." As half of the marital community, you have an ownership...

If I have a child support settlement coming my way at the same time I file for bankruptcy will the settlement be taken from me?

Child support payments are INCOME (and reported as such in the bankruptcy filing) -- so in order for you to keep all of the money you expect to...

Need to negotiate a settlement and reduced principal payoff of crushing student debt.

There's a big difference between federal student loans (guaranteed or made by the government) and private student loans (made by a private lender)...

How much notice must a landlord give you before sending your move-out bill to collections in California?

Yes, they are allowed to do it. However its not as bad as you think. The act of sending a bill or unpaid debt "to collections" is just a way...