If a lease says the spot they gave you is not included in the rent, can they give my spot away during my lease?

Yes. Unless the lease specifically refers to a certain parking spot as included in your tenancy, the landlord or property manager can be assigned...

Yes, by surrendering the keys, the landlord is entitled to change the locks.

In California, does my obligation/liability end after a lease is up but roommate decided to stay mo to mo?

No, not necessarily. The actual answer depends upon more facts. Is the roommate also a signatory on the lease? Does the lease state that the...

What should I do if I hired a lawyer in February and she still hasn't added me as a plaintiff in the case?

You should ask the lawyer you hired in February about the status. It is possible that the motion for leave to amend the complaint to add you as a...

Yes, you could have the tenant sign a release. However, the release probably would not fully shield you from a lawsuit as to any future, unknown...

Continue from the previous question, I wasn't served with the "notice of taking deposition". I was informed by email

Notice by email of a deposition is insufficient service. A deposition is not what you describe. A deposition is usually taken in a conference...

How often do filing complaints lead to lawsuits?

Filing a complaint (when used in the litigation context) is tantamount to filing a lawsuit. Filing a document called "Complaint" at a courthouse...

My landlord has asked me if I professionally cleaned my rental? I left my rental very clean. Do I still need to hire someone?

A security deposit may be used for cleaning the rental unit when the tenant moves out, but only to make the unit as clean as it was when the...

When you are late on rent and the landlord gives the notice to your 14 year old while you are at work?

Yes, California Code of Civil Procedure section 1162 (a)(2) does allow service of the notice upon a person of "suitable age" (as opposed to...

Can a plaintiff or defendant get compensated for lost wages in small claims court?

No, lost wages are not compensable in a small claims lawsuit involving return of a security deposit, even if the Plaintiff's Claim includes lost...