Can I collect attorney fees if I take my landlord to court for not returning my deposit?

If your landlord has failed to return your deposit, and has also failed to give you an accounting in writing within the period allowed by the Civil...

Can I hold my attorney liable?

There may have been malpractice in this situation. There are some questions that need to be answered (such as whether you signed a retainer...

The short answer is that if you think that you have been libeled and/o slandered you should talk to an attorney about possibly filing a case....

Can I be evicted without a just case for the eviction? Can I be evicted when was expected to pay rent which I did?

First off, I need to point out that "just cause" in residential rent context typically means that there is rent control. If you are living in a...

What happens with Security Deposit after getting a 3 day notice to pay rent and quit. Past Rent Due.

In this situation, it is probably best to return the security deposit per the code. Simply because a three day notice was issued does not mean that...

How do you get power of attorney for a parent that has dementia or Alzheimer's?

If your father actually is without the capacity to execute a power of attorney, your only option may be to establish a conservatorship. This is...

If I want to inspect the premises and a tenant won't answer the phone so I can give 24hr notice, is there a way I can do this?

Actually, per the Code of Civil Procedure, you are suppose to give notice in writing. However, the code permits inspections for specific reasons,...

If I lease a commercial building and my landlord declares bankruptcy, is my lease protected?

A foreclosure will typically extinguish a lease. So if you are concerned, you should do your due diligence. There is no rent control for commercial...

Who takes ownership of ones belonging after they died intestate

In California, where a person dies intestate, the heirs will inherit per Probate Code 6400 et seq. Essentially, the Probate Code states that as to...

My mother passed 5 yrs ago and my father lived in their home. They had a joint will that said I would get the estate once they

You may be able to contest the will. There are a number of questions that need to be answered before you actually attempt to do this. Among them:...