I must part company with Mr. Chen on this one on very technical grounds. Unjust enrichment is neither a remedy nor a cause of action but an element...

Renting apartment in house in foreclosure. Have a month to month lease. Can owner legally extend a longer term lease?

The new California law has a similar provision as the federal law that Mr. Chen describes. A tenant with a fixed-term lease will be able to stay...

What steps do i need to take to sue my boss? What can i sue for? Can i be fired for starting a case against him?

Ordinarily you have to rely on workers' compensation for any injury you get while working. The law does have an exception for injuries that your...

What do I do if someone I was staying with for a couple of months is holding some important mail?

Denying access to someone's mail is a federal crime. Call the post office, which should put you in touch with a postal inspector.

To determine whether, as Mr. Chen noted, a Prejudgment Claim of Right of Possession was filed, look in the file. The proof of service will say if...

We lived in a home from march 2005- nov 30,2012 what is the laws about repainting the house reguards to security deposits

Your question does not make clear who did the repainting--you or your landlord? Is your landlord deducting money from your security deposit because...

Is there a substantial connection between myself and a property where I used to rent a room?

I have edited the practice area you selected to show where you could get a better answer. Whether the police can show a connection between you and...

Served with a 60 day notice - moving but have questions about security deposit and etc..

When your current landlord retains part of your security deposit for cleaning, you can take him to court. He can't testify very well about the...

I want to hire a FDCPA lawyer in California

The parties can settle a case for any amount they want, depending on their perception of the strength of the case. If the defense attorney thinks...

Have to bring in Code Enforcement and Legal action .. My landlord is constructively trying to evict me. cut my power ......

Your landlord does appear to have violated several laws regarding your continued occupancy, but I don't see a question. A landlord who cuts power...