No, unless the lease agreement specifically provides for it. California Code of Civil Procedure section 1950.5 specifically allows the...

Iaquiring property off the property i live on, and the landlord recently died.

No, you can't just take the storage containers. However, you could hire an attorney to file a lawsuit to quiet title to personal property. But...

We were served a 3 day pay or quit, i moved out in two days and the others stayed. can my name still be involved in the eviction

Your question does not indicate whether there is a lease, and if so, whether you are one of the named lessees. Your question also does not...

Can a declaration be too long?

Yes, a declaration can be too long if it discusses irrelevant facts. There isn't a page limit per se. Stay focused on what you intend to...

(housing / ADA) Is allowing me to buy and install, with my own money, an air conditioner a reasonable modification under the ADA

For disability laws applicable to California, see: http://www.disabilityaccessinfo.ca.gov/lawsregs.htm#fair_employment With respect to...

Can a lawyer from California please answer this

Under California law, the medical records must be maintained for a minimum of seven years from date of discharge. CA. Code Regs. Title 22, Chap...

Bank balance on filing day of bankruptcy - is that opening or closing balance?

For purposes of the Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee potentially going after "preferential payments" under Section 547 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, it...

What do i do after i have went to the court to file for my answer to a unlawful detainer whats the next step i need to do

Await receipt of the notice of trial date. In the meanwhile, but this is optional: A party is entitled to propound written discovery in an...

A painting contractor painted the exterior of my house, the paint job is failing before I've given him the final payment.

You cannot prevent him from recording a mechanic's lien unless you have paid him in full. So long as he has not been fully paid, the painting...

1099 independant contractor pay being withheld, what to do?

I agree with Attorney Kirschbaum's response. Send a demand letter first, and if that does not result in you getting paid, sue in small claims...