A court order states that my landlord must return my deposit, he said that he filed bankruptcy, will i still get my deposit?

You or your lawyer need to check with the bankruptcy court in your area to determine whether the landlord actually filed a bankruptcy petition, and...

There is a guy living in my daughter's garage in Oakland. It was bank owned and we bought it in June. He will not leave.

I am not sure what you mean when you say "$5,000 down and he won't leave." I hope you did not actually hand $5,000 to that squatter. I do agree...

I'm having trouble understanding California civil code1940.4.

In general, you will be limited in your ability to lawfully ask a tenant to remove a sign. California law (Civil Code section 1940.4) was changed...

Where is the legal venue?

First, a District Attorney will not listen to you, this is not a criminal matter. Second, without seeing the lease and the letter you sent by...

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I just received an electric bill for $10,000.00 that I am not responsible for. How do I dispute this?

I assume you are a tenant and not the owner of the property, and that you do not have a prior unpaid account with PG&E. If so, provide PG&E with...

Under what circumstances must the WC Insurance Co. continue to pay the employee after he is deemed fit to return to work?

Labor Code section 3600 provides the basic mandate that employers must provide for payment of compensation where an employee sustains a...

Security deposit-hardwood floor refinishing and unpaid utility bills.

Without examining your rental contract with the "rental company" it is not possible to give a definite answer to your questions. I am concerned...

Is landlord responsible for unknown car crashing into garage?

Without seeing your lease agreement and the police report, it is not possible to render a definitive legal opinion. However, in general, a tenant...

Hello. My girlfriend was just notified from her car insurance company that she is being sued regarding a year old fender bender.

Let me say that I am an attorney licensed in California, and I am not licensed to practice law in Florida. So, my comments are in the nature of...

Move out Inspection time for a rental property?

The pertinent law is found in the Civil Code of California, specifically section 1950.5. Short answer, you are required to try to schedule a...