I just signed a year contract to property and now I change my mind. Is it possible to get my deposit back?

It is "possible" but it won't be easy. First of all, you need to clarify what your "deposit" consists of (pure deposit, or also rent?) If...

I am just about to sell my property; it is a short sale and it has been approved by the bank

The answer really depends upon whether the patio storage is located within an exclusive use common area or individually owned, as well as the cause...

What are my tenant rights regarding a possible rodent infestation in my apartment?

Attorney Dhillon is correct. A lot depends upon the extent of the rodent infestation. One thing in your favor is the fact that you just moved in,...

I agree with Attorney Branco's response. Your landlord appears to have made improper and/or excessive deductions for the cleaning. The lease...

At how many hours in California does a part time employee receive medical benefits?

Actually, California law does not require an employer to provide any medical benefits at all. The employer is allowed to set its own policy as to...

Do I need a collections attorney?

A collections attorney might be able to assist you in determining whether or not this debtor has any other assets to make litigation worthwhile. ...

I gave my lodger 60 days written notice-he should move out tomorrow, hasn't packed 1 box. I think he's trying to pull something.

Normally you would have to use formal unlawful detainer proceedings in order to evict him. You cannot use "self help". However, if the lodger...

Tenant has removed all his belongings but his bed (which he was renting?) after I served him a 3 day notice to pay rent or quit.

You don't indicate the number of days it has been since the tenant removed all of his belongings. Please take a look at the following legal guide:

I got a eviction writ posted on my door today, I was never served any papers, they got a default judgement

Your legal issues are quite different from your tenant's legal issues. Both of you need to retain your own attorney as soon as possible. If you...

A "double escrow" is an escrow that will close only upon the condition that a prior escrow is consummated. The second escrow is contingent upon and...