Can my apt complex charge me an add'l 2 months rent sec. deposit for moving to ground floor apt as reasonable accommodation?

The maximum security deposit allowed under the law in California is no more than two months rent. Since you already have some amount of money...

Days to reply to an unlawful detainer

File your response no later than Friday. You have five calendar days (8/26 to 8/30) and because the 30th falls on a Sunday, the deadline is...

I'm looking to make an advert impersonating a very famous celebrity. Is this legal?

Talk to an intellectual property attorney before you proceed. There are few overall restrictions governing ads because they are commercial speech,...

Is it illegal to move someone in an apartment with out signing a lease and charging them for rent?

You've got more than one problem. You don't need to sign a lease to rent an apartment, although I find it hard to believe that you don't have any...

How do I gain custody against an emotional and mentally abusive ex

Get a lawyer. I could repeat that sentence ten times. Get a lawyer. You cannot afford to represent yourself.

Do I need a real estate attorney?

I hope it wasn't much damage. You should receive payment within ten business days, but if you do, you have released the company from all liability...

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Is it court days or calendar days to file an opposition to noticed motion I received for a probate hearing?

You had 21 days -- three weeks. Unless the order or the statute specifies court days, days mean calendar days. Doesn't your opposition have to be...

At what stage, of conservatorshipProceedings, would theCourt order a mental evaluation to determine incapacity of FA.?

The first step is to file a petition for conservatorship. Given the complexity of the situation, you should retain counsel.

Do I need a family law attorney?

The most reliable way to accomplish your goal is to retain an experienced family law attorney. The court process is daunting to the uninitiated,...

90 year old mother being foreclosed by reverse mortgage co. For $3600.00 in back taxes. How can we stop this?

Deal with the mortgage company, directly, right away, to delay the foreclosure. As soon as possible, find an attorney experienced in elder law and...