My 76 mother has early onset dementia. She has already made medical pwr of attrney a few yrs back. How do I activate it?

Typically, at least in the advanced health care directives (which is what California calls medical powers of attorney) that I draft and that I've...

Who is liable if i was assaulted at a nightclub?

You should talk to an attorney about this. Furthermore, you should also know that you only have so much time to bring an action. The sooner you...

Does not having a rental agreement or lease count as violating one for eviction purposes?

A lease can be oral or written. Furthermore, what lawyers call consideration (or what the landlord gets for leasing the rental unit) does not...

Entered a plea agreement in feb of this year...was told one thing and presented with another...want 2 retract agreement...is it

If you do not understand something that you attorney has said to you about the terms of the agreement, you are entitled to get them to explain to...

Withholding rent is never a good idea. Although it is permitted, a tenant who chooses to use Civil Code section 1942 repair and deduct scheme must...

What do I do about my roommate who has his girlfriend staying here and she's not on the lease?

If your roommates are covering their portion of the rent, then there is not a whole lot you really can do through legal means. The issue of guests...

Can I sue my landlord for some compensation for renting out an apartment that he does not have a permit to rent, now condemned?

Whether you can sue is not the question. You can always file a complaint. The question is whether it is a good idea to sue or whether there are...

How can I go about getting a security deposit back from my old landlord?

Per Civil Code section 1950.5 you are entitled to your security deposit back. Since they are dragging their feet on this, you need to send a letter...

I would be hesitant to start asking for registration information, if the car has California license plates with valid tags, asking for more proof...

Without divorce or legal seperation, is their any court action I can take to force my husband to give me access to our money?

I think you may wishtoreconsider your position on divorce given what's going on in this situation. However, I respect that you might not want to go...