It is a small claims matter as state above. I would have an attorney send a demand letter explaining the situation with the written agreement...

When you write, he "won't let me leave, he would get very mean and throw things," you may be describing domestic violence under the Family Code. ...

See my legal guide: https://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/california-security-deposit

It is unclear from your post what the exact problem is. If you paid the handyman for work he did not perform, have an attorney send a demand...

Hopefully you have documented this with photo and video evidence. I would have an attorney send a cease and desist letter ASAP to document the...

Dear Pittsburg Poster, No. Your landlord cannot interfere or delay your access to your mail. The landlord may be violating federal law. Have...

Dear Sacramento Poster, Costco is a private business and has a right to refuse service. You can write a letter (or have an attorney write a...

They did you a favor. Had they called the police you it is very likely the DA would have formally charged you with a crime. You would have faced...

You need to get a "civil standby." Call the local police agency and ask what their "civil standby" requirements are. You may need a court order.

Dear San Diego Poster, Have an attorney send a demand letter detailing what happened and requesting an immediate payment of funds owed PLUS the...