Call came from a private investigator that requested to call an attorney (didn't say why). Any advice on how to handle this?

Once you ascertain the purpose of the call, don't say anthing more. Just tell the attorney that your attorney will call him or her back. Then go...

I felt unsafe with my roommates, so I moved out from the house without giving them 30 days notice. My name is not on the lease.

There aren't sufficient facts in your question regarding when you entered into the roommate sharing arrangement, what agreements if any you had...

I am a Senior trying to rent an apt. Landlord wants me to purchase a Surety Bond for $87.50. Should I?

Yes. The use of surety bonds in lieu of traditional security deposits is becoming more common in California. Surety bonds can be accepted by...

Subleasing w/ verbal contract. I was dating the subleasor and we just broke up and he's threatening 2 call security 2 remove me.

Notwithstanding the fact that the lease prohibits subleasing, now that you've broken up, wouldn't you want to immediately move out anyways?

Can a property manager that runs a hotel with RESIDENCE (everyone has been here for than 28 days) and recieves mail.)

Yes, if the rental agreement has the $10 charge provision. If you live in a hotel unit, you are not a tenant, you are a guest. Pursuant to...

Roof has been leaking for a little over 2 mo. now do I have to pay full rent 4 those 2 mo and now w/the wall being redone to?

You should be entitled to a rent reduction. In California, the landlord has this duty to repair because of a California Supreme Court case...

Is it legal for calif dds to require payment in advance for services?

Yes, it is entirely legal for the dentist to require payment in advance for such services.

What can I do with my neighbor's tree which is trespassing my land and creating a nuisance?

Branches and foliage which encroach onto the land of another may be considered a nuisance. As the owner of the land being encroached upon, you may...

Who can i report my employer to for not giving me my 30 min meal break before the 5th hour?

The BEST thing you can do is file a wage claim for your employer's failure to provide a meal and/or rest period in accordance with the applicable...

It really doesn't matter, but I would suggest majoring in psychology if you wanted to be a family law mediator. Mediators must be good listeners...