What are the legal issues in this case?

Assuming this is in Small Claims, I can say that the joys of small claims means that a cause of action need not be clearly stated AND that a new or...

Former resident mgr claims I owe him 1500 in back rent. Its inaccurate. Can I counter sue in Calif for rights he violated?

My only concern was why was your case dismissed? Was it with or without prejudice? I believe you need to speak with a lawyer that knows about...

HOA has wide latitude as to whether they will enforce bylaws. Usually, they will let the parties deal with their own problems nd not get in the...

I agree with my colleagues here. However, in addition to their answers I would add this: to prove malice, you must establish that the defendant...

Ex-roommate owes me my deposit of $425 I'm filing a small claims suit against him. how likely is it that i'll get my money back?

I agree with Mr. Abrams. What I usually counsel my clients in Small Claims is that it is RELATIVELY easy to win, however, difficult to...

Consumer collections small claims vs. civil cases pro bono

A consumer collections case is NOT Small Claims. You need an attorney, and you need to hire one ASAP. Dealing with a collection agency/collection...

Landlord tenant Small Claims witness testimony. If witness need to be paid for their time to testify, is this legal?

If the witnesses is demanding witness fees, use this form: www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/fillable/sc107.pdf This is the subpoena form. Make sure...

When I sue a landlord for deposit refund do I need to list my DBA on the Small Claims form?

If the DBA is on the lease, then you need to list the DBA on the SC-100 form. You ALSO need to fill out Form SC-103, a Fictitious Business Name...

Small Claims suit. I need to get estimates to help support my landlord tenant case. But work is already done. How can I do this?

The only catch is that under CA law, a LICENSED contractor MUST be used for ANY job in excess of $500. If all you have is actual receipts, fine. ...

I am trying to get my deposit back from my previous landlord, who has failed to return my money or an itemized deductions list.

As Mr. Juarez indicates, everyday you are there past your listed final date, regardless of the reason why, the landlord can charge you. The...