I am owed money

Small claims court is your best bet. Nolo Press has a book called "Everybody's guide to Small Claims Court" that is very helpful in describing the...

How do I answer a complaint

I suggest that you contact the San Diego Bar Association. They will refer you to a lawyer who will meet with you for 30 minutes at no charge. I...

Collecting a civil judgment in state of CA

In order for someone to answer your question, you would need to provide the actual judgment that you are referring to. If you actually have a...

Under California Law, the contractor on a home improvement project must provide you with a written contract, which includes the cost of the work,...

CA real estate law, ownership, maintenance of common fence

There are several things you can do. First, it is not difficult to learn of the name of the owner of your neighboring property. You can ask your...

Here is a link to the California State Bar Website so you can get contact information for the attorney. This site has a very useful phonetic...

Is the HOA responsible for providing unrestricted access to this utility

Answering this question requires more information. I would start with reviewing your Homeowners Association's Conditions, Covenants and...

Can a homeowners association member enter a locked garage without the owners permission

The answer to this question is more complicated than it might first seem, and depends greatly upon the relationship you have with the Homeowners...

If you have not filed a small claims court action, there is a very good book that helps explain the process. It is called Everybody's Guide to...

What is a homeowners association's legal obligations to a buyer under CA real estate law

I disagree with the prior post in the following respects. If the structural damage was known by the listing agent and not disclosed, there is...