Can i put a lien on the duplex i'm renting?

You do not say whether you have a contractor's license. If not, then you cannot place a mechanic's lien on property and have no right to...

You can also call the opposing counsel and point out the error. Give the choice of holding the hearing at 9:00 next week or re-noticing the...

About 36 hours ago my landlord showed up at my house. He came around back and let himself in. with no notice, and broke the lock

Your landlord's conduct is serious. As a tenant, you have the right of "possession," meaning that you can exclude the whole world including the...

If I dont serve landlord demmurer what will happen in court?

I'm afraid you need more than what Avvo can provide. I am not sure what hearing is tomorrow, especially since you did not demur to the complaint....

How long do I have to keep a tenant's belongings that moved out 3 weeks ago?

This issue is difficult. If the tenant has completely abandoned the property, you may do what you want with it. But you could find yourself on the...

Can money other than the security deposit be held for "damages"?

I'm confused about what happened. Did you give a thirty-day notice before moving out? Technically, your landlord's acceptance of the full rent...

When our HOA CC&Rs simply state dues delinquency interest rate is 10% per annum, do we charge simple or compound interest?

Even if the CC&R's allow compound interest, the statute allows only simple interest.

Civil Code section 845 is confusing. It refers to the "owner of the easement" and the owner of the property to which it "is attached." Neither...

I gave 30 day notice to my landlord, he is selling property and new property manager wants estoppel certificate. Should I sign?

Your lease may require you to sign. If you do not, you could get a three-day notice to perform or vacate.

What should I do after receiving a bill from my landlords insurance company for a garage fire?

If the cause of the fire is undetermined, the insurer can't very well pin the responsibility on you.