Can landlord change contents that is not on an apartment contract without telling me anyting?

You have 2 different sets of issues. 1) Most residential leases state that the only way to amend the written lease it to have a written document...

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If a tenant agrees to work off her rent at a motel in lieu of payment does this constitute a contract.

Without more to go on, this was a contract for services in exchange for other services. However, without reviewing any written documentation...

Is it legal to write a "pet deposit non-returnable" on a lease contract in LA County, CA? Security deposit not returned in full.

Under CA law, there is no such thing as a "non-refundable" deposit, regardless of what the stated purposes, including a pet deposit. I suggest...

I wrote a demand letter that gives a date to pay by. Must it also say I will file a claim if payment is not received on time?

No. The demand letter need not say that. It just needs to ask for your money back. Look at question #4 on the form used to file a Small Claims...

HOW TO PROVE I WASN'T SERVED IN PERSON WITH A SUBPOENA

If this is in Small Claims, it would seem that you have a default judgment against you. You will need to pay a filing fee ($35) and file a Motion...

Can I subpoena local business tax records for a individual business from a city for a small claims action.

You pose an interesting question. Seemingly the information sought is NECESSARILY a part of her claim. Yes, you can subpoena the information from...

UNITED AIRLINES denies any liability for water damage to baggage & contents - is Small Claims only option?

At least once a week I tell people on Avvo and those that contact my business: Just because you CAN go to Small Claims does not mean you HAVE...

Though I agree with Mr. Mashal, the procedure he suggests is only available to defendants who wish to sue back for more than the jurisdictional...

Can one sue for punitive damages as part of a small claims suit in an Orange County California small claims court?

Though I agree with Ms. McCall, the direct answer to punitive damages being awardable in Small Claims, anywhere in CA, the answer is YES. The real...

How to write a promissory (note/contract)

I am sorry for your loss. As Mr. Shultz has said, you really need to contact a lawyer. Depending on the contract/promissory note in existence,...