Usually the owner or general contractor requests permits. If the owner is agreeable, the subcontractor can do so, but the owner must sign an...

My lease has a late fee provision. If they arbitrarily enforce it, does it nullify the provision?

Most standard leases contain a non-waiver provision, for the advantage of the landlord. It usually provides that if the landlord waives a breach...

The California Rules of Court have undergone substantial revision over the past few years. Rule 3.1020 has been superceded. Motions generally are...

Can I be evicted for subletting if i never signed my lease?

I understand you are renting under a verbal month to month rental agreement, as the lease agreement was never signed. Absent an agreement to the...

If a Tenant has not paid the rent for Months, can I report this to reduce their credit rating ?

I suggest you proceed with an unlawful detainer to evict the non-paying tenants. The action will show up on their credit report if the judgment...

Do i have the right to sue the management on our condo place?or is it the owners responsibility?

You should sue your landlord and the HOA for compliance with the access regulations. Let them sort out who is responsible as between them.

Landlord sends me 3-5 text msgs daily or comes by to harass & threaten me. Can I sue him for each incident...as in EACH text ?

You can sue the landlord for breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment, which is implied by law in all rental agreements. The landlord is required...

Can the controlling member of the HOA sue the HOA and still control the HOA?

The facts you have presented are not sufficient to answer your questions fully. An unincorportated HOA association can be sued. It is not clear...

I work in educational system. Is it okay for k up to 8th grade kids to have lunch time at the same time? Or recess??

The school can assign recess to different grade levels at the same time, but it must use reasonable care in supervising by designating a sufficient...

Can I do a Motion for Attorneys Fees if it hasn't been been plead?

You can file a motion for attorneys fees if they are allowed by statute. In that event you do not need to plead this issue.