How do I get a tenant served with unlawful detainer if they do not answer the door?

It sounds like you have met the standards for substituted service. First of all, if the process server ever observed signs of activity in the house...

What is a tenant's right to flowing water, where the pipes freeze from time to time due to the weather and pipes not protected?

I believe you have a duty to protect the pipes so they don't freeze. As a landlord you must provide habitable premises. Clearly, premises that...

What happens if I am sued?

If you do nothing you will default and judgment will be entered against you. That will cost you nothing except the judgment if you have to pay it....

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Can I sue another manger at work for slander - how much can I sue them for?

You definitely want to consider hiring an attorney on this. There are many, many state and federal laws and regulations protecting whistle blowers....

I'm concerned that you seem determined to find a rationale to ignore the deposition subpoena. In the real world, I would expect that if you don't...

Do I need a contractual agreement for a business that I'm starting with 2 other people before we even have a product?

Great answers here. Listen to them. Do yourself a favor: get some legal counsel, don't just write it up around the dining room table.

If I want to start a business in Long Beach, what are the steps involved?

Before the legal issues, what is your business plan? marketing plan? what market research have you done? Do you have the personality to succeed in...

What are small business laws for family owned and run businesses?

Since your questions are broad, I second the recommendation to read up with Nolo books. You can learn not only about employment issues but also...

I have a business and the landlord is accepting a reduced rent from me monthly am I liable for backrent?

As ms. koslyn points out: if you have an actual agreement (oral or written) to pay less rent for the duration of the contract, great. If not, how...

How do i fine the top Business Lawyer in San Francisco for a case against AT&T Yellow pages

If this is the issue about AT&T running your ads in the wrong location ... the contract most likely states that the company will not be liable for...