Pleadings and Motions are filed. Proposed items, such as proposed Orders and proposed amended pleadings, are lodged. They are attached to...

After 14 business days does the landlord forfeit any right to keep the security deposit?

You are correct that the landlord has 14 business days after you request the return of your security deposit to either return it or give you a list...

Even if you could bring a claim for this, at this late stage, the judge is only going to allow an amended claim to allege a new legal theory, not a...

How long does a retail management have to sue you after breaking a lease.

The statute of limitations is 6 years for a breach of a written contract. Not everyone qualifies for filing bankruptcy. They may have sold their...

I'm a Defendant in a Maricopa Cty Super. Ct. civ. action. I moved to CA a year ago. Plaintiff wants to take deposition in AZ.

Generally, if the Plaintiff wants to take your deposition, Plaintiff's attorney needs to come to you. Of course, with technology the way it is...

Property damage question

You never sue the insurance company unless it is your own insurance company that is not paying a claim (bad faith). In this case, you sue the...

I leased a 4000 sq.ft. to store and work on equipment for my vending machines in Dec. 2013. I paid deposit, first and last rent.

You do not say what happened with respect to paying rent all those months in between while you were making improvements. Were you paying rent all...

Can a landlord ask for 1.5x the month rent for a security deposit AND require a pet deposit?

Yes, under the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, a landlord may charge up to 1.5X the rent for a security deposit. This does not...

If it has been 3 years since a court case can I still sue the supposed victim for deformation of my character

Tthe statute of limitations on defamation is one year in Arizona. Also, if the defamation occurred within the context of litigation, there is...

Can a power of attorney fill in for me at an eviction hearing?

Only an actual attorney can represent you at a court appearance. Power of attorney is limited to signing things at the bank or for whatever...