Tenant did not pay last month rent, after finally moving out can I deduct penalties for the breach of contract?

You can use the deposit to pay any unpaid rent and take care of any cleaning and repair beyond normal wear and tear. If you don't have keys and...

I filled a case. 2defendants out of state 1 s hiding. Hard to serve. What will judge do if served by certified mail, faxe etc.?

You may serve out-of-state defendants by certified mail, if it's done properly. Someone besides you, the plaintiff, has to send the papers and...

I refuse to accept the fourth consecutive late payment. Am I breaching the repayment agreement?

It isn't a good idea to reject any payment, late, early, or right on time. The point is to recover the full amount due--eventually. Any late...

My contractor started work and never finished. I want to sue him. What do I need to do?

In addition to the other attorneys' good advice: Fully document what has been done so far with photos and video that you may make as well as...

How to Remove Mechanic's Lien from Contractor Overcharging on a Job

In addition to what my colleagues have told you, it is worth knowing that the claim of lien will be invalid if here are any procedural...

Can I file a suit against my ex for verbal breach of contract who owes me $75K+ in cash plus C/C debt not repaid since 2007?

As Mr. Parikh and Mr. Green have said, there is a two-year statute of limitations to sue on an oral contract. (Four years for a written...

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How do you file a lien or an abstract of judgment against such things as a truck, 20' stock trailer, cattle, Ford F150 1 ton etc

You are right that the ordinary 10-year deadline to renew a California judgment does not affect a judgment for child support, so the age of the...

Judgement granted to us in 2004 by CCB; $90K, only received $15K bond. Stipulations in judgement cleverly worded by

I agree with Mr. Lysle and Mr. Gamez, but want to add that you should see that attorney TODAY. Your judgment will expire on its 10th anniversary,...

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If I owned an S-corp that recently closed (CA), am I personally liable for the bills and will it negatively affect my credit?

While avoiding personal liability for debts is often a good reason to form a corporation, it's also true that often creditors require the owner to...

How do I cancel a home improvement contract and keep the labor already put into the job?

It was a mistake to collect 10% plus materials cost, when the law permits no more than 10% or $1,000 as a down payment, whichever is less. This...