CA Tenant Law: Can my landlord withhold money from my security deposit for something that happened 20 months ago?

Your landlord can use the security deposit to pay for any unpaid rent or damage during the course of your tenancy. But . . . her failure to say...

I have a trial date and I have been served by the Sheriff. Can I still defend myself

It appears that your eviction date does not happen until after the court will hear your motion to set aside the default. Make sure you bring a...

I don't see a fraudulent conveyance here, because it sounds as if you are getting value for the house. You are not transfering it to someone for...

If i want to break my lease and i moved in on a rent special of $150 off can they make me pay $150 extra back rent

When you and your landlord agree to terminate a lease early, you can agree to condition it any way you like. If more than three months are left in...

Can my sister, who has a primary residence out of state, make claims to a specific room in our co-owned home?

Each tenant in common has a right to use the entire space, unless they agree otherwise. So you are right that D has no right to dictate the terms...

An abstract judgment was filed against a property in California by the company Eskanos and Adle on behalf of Discover Card

I am a little unclear about your concern. If the deed of trust being foreclosed was recorded before the abstract of judgment, then foreclosure will...

Tentant gave 30 day written notice after only 28 days of a one-year signed lease. Reason unrest spirit in the house"

He remains liable for the remainder of the lease term. You, on the other hand, have a duty to try to rent out the unit. He is then liable for the...

Is a corporation or the franchisee liable/responsible for "intentional" injuries to a customer from an employee.

The franchisee would be liable if the employee was acting in the course of his employment. If he had only a personal motive, it is not liable. If...

My boss reportedly called me a "smart mouth N. Bi..".. He attempted to demote and fire me without reason. what should I do?

Apparently your employer has not--yet--done anything wrong. He has not taken any concrete action against you, and by "reportedly" you imply that...

Does making small payments on a large credit card debt in California toll the 4-year statute of limitation on its enforcement?

The credit card issuer would bring an action on an "open book account," meaning that there are a series of transactions between you. The statute...