I'm suing my contractor in small claims court.

An unlicensed contractor can't do any work over $500 and, as my collegues have pointed out, you will be able to make a demand for a refund from...

Yes, you can make a claim for costs as well. As long as they are reasonably related to your petition to clear the lien. The $350 consultation is an...

Mother died - had no will. How do I sell her manufactured home in CA - title in her name.

The previous answer is good advice. Just to clarify a little; your POA expired at your mother's death so, you no longer have legal authority to...

What are my rights?

Typically, you would have exclusive use of the entire property that you are renting unless there is some other terms stating otherwise in your...

Is my landlord in violation of our lease, and consequently am I legally allowed to break the lease?

I agree that it doesn't look like you have enough to get out of your lease. In my experience, reasonableness for construction has been between 7am...

I need an Attorney to represent my Son whose case was handled by an Attorney through the CAP program that was insufficient.

You can use the "Find a Lawyer" tool by pressing on the tab on the top of this page. Or, you can search at your local bar association. If you...

DO I HAVE A CAUSE OF AXN AGAINST APT’S PROPERTY MANAGER (PM)? My safety has been compromised because of PM's non-action. Thanks.

It's true that a person can't be held liable for the wrongful acts of a third person and property management does not have a duty to act as the...

When does a sublease in Los Angeles become an assignment?

A sublease happens when a tenant leases to a third party. The third party pays rent to the tenant who, in turn pays rent to the landlord. You end...

Do I have to pay rent on a rental home that was damaged by a drunk driver?

The answer will depend on the terms in your lease and what agreement you had with your landlord. Typically, you can't withhold rent unless there...

I live in San Francisco. My neigbhor over trimed my trees on the back of my property without permission. What can I do? help!

The neighbor can reasonably trim the tree branches that hang over their side of the fence, without your permission, as long as they do not cause...