Can my Settlement Conference Statement refer to a separate Memorandum of Points and Authorities?

Technically, you can attach an MPA (as an exhibit) to an SCS, but it is not common. For the better approach, see for example rule 7(d)(8) of the...

Where your passport and green card are required to travel, if the name on your identification does not match the name on your airline ticket, then...

The electronic magnetic radiation level in my appartment is very high. Can I break the lease?

You would have to show that this electromagnetic radiation is a "nuisance". See, California Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3(b), California...

How can I get a copy of my lease?

Interesting situation. First, your last month's rent is probably already paid. It is the landlord's responsibility to require any deposit of an...

Is the following contract for magazine subscriptions fraudulent for failure to disclose information?

This is a rough situation. First, it would be helpful to review the written contract you received. It probably states that nonpayment of one...

Is it illegal to charge a roommate a non-refundable move-in fee if WE BOTH agreed to it?

California Civil Code Section 1950.5(m) states that a rental agreement can never state that a security is "nonrefundable." So a court would...

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Our lease agreement was fulfilled form Aug 2, 2010 to August 1,2011. Are we entitled to pay to the 31st?

Frank Chen is correct. Additionally, even if your lease doesn't specify the consquences of a hold over, a month-to-month tenancy will be created...

Do i have to return the security to a roommate who signed the lease over to me, a subtenant not on the lease w/o prior knowledge

It would be helpful to have more information. Were you living at the property since the beginning of your roommate's lease? Do you live there...

LA, CA - Landlords collected rent by deception after sale at auction

Because you have presumably already received the full benefit of living in the property during the time of your rent payments, such payments to the...

Is it possible to sell a car that is behind in payments?

Frank is correct, and you may have two additional options as well: 1. Examine your loan agreement (or call the lender) to see if a purchaser...