I need an attorney that can not only furnish me with a demand letter for unlawfully withholding security deposit(s) but addition

You can use the "Find A Lawyer" feature on Avvo to find a suitable attorney in your area. However, you should know that you will not likely be...

What can i expect after filing a demurrer motion? What should i do next?

In an unlawful detainer action, a defendant's demurrer is typically overruled (denied) and the defendant will be ordered to file an answer to the...

You cannot file a Request for Judicial Notice if you have not yet "appeared" in that action. However, you are obligated to file and serve (the...

Your question is a bit nebulous. Are you in federal court or state court? In a California state court lawsuit, a party is only required to...

Defendant has lost a small claims judgement against me. What should I be asking for in addition to Statement of Assets?

For sample questions to ask, see http://www.courts.ca.gov/11328.htm For tips on how to collect your judgment, see the six links below "Collect...

Can a landlord keep your security deposit with no proof or receipt also without returning any remaining rent if you leave early?

California law specifically allows the landlord to use a tenant’s security deposit for four purposes: 1) For unpaid rent; 2) For cleaning the...

Can LL require multi-year lease?

Is this residential or commercial? Multi-year leases are common for commercial tenancies, rare for residential tenancies (unless you are referring...

Do you have a written lease or rental agreement which addresses the issue of utilities? California law does not specifically regulate how...

I served the defendant and they are trying to get around it.

It is not clear what you are trying to serve. Generally speaking, a summons must be personally served, served via substituted service pursuant to...

I couldn’t pay my rent last month and my landlord did let me pay it two days after the month ended. Do I have to pay this month?

Yes, you will have to pay June's rent. If you have not paid yet, you will likely be served with a 3 day notice to pay rent or quit.