I am trying to recover my security deposit after my landlord verbally agreed to let me out of my lease but is now saying no?

Since you unilaterally terminated the lease early without obtain a written release (usually in the form of a lease termination agreement), the...

Can can my apartment complex which is owned by a corporate company turn our water off for a whole week with less than 24 hours ?

No. The lack of running water for a whole week would render the apartment uninhabitable. See California Civil Code section 1941.1(a)(3).

Generally speaking, the landlord is responsible for ensuring habitability, which includes taking care of the pest control. The only exception is...

I was served with a civil summons and complaint 64 days after it was originally filed with the court. what to do?

No, you should not file a motion to dismiss. Only the court can, in its discretion, dismiss a case based upon the California Rules of Court. This...

I filed a MOtion to allow me to complete formal discovery . Defendants filed opposition without serving me .

You have the right (but not the obligation) to file a reply to the opposition. This means you can either choose to serve and file a belated reply,...

Yes, if the witness is personally served with a subpoena, the witness can be compelled to testify at a deposition and also at trial.

Secretary of state suspended my business license two year after I had a personal injury accident ?

Your local city issues the business licenses, not the Secretary of State. A corporation can be suspended for failure to pay franchise taxes or...

It means the court will dismiss the case because the plaintiff/petitioner did not file a proof of service with the court. Generally speaking, the...

What can i do if i responded to form interrogaties late?

If you responded to the form interrogatories, albeit late, you may have waived any legal objections but there are no other consequences. Generally...

Amended complaints?

You need to clarify whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant, and the reason you desire to "remove" the amended complaint. Generally...