At this point, you have four different remedies as a tenant: repair-and-deduct, withholding rent, abandonment, and lawsuit for damages. Since...

I agree with Attorney Gavin's response. As an "at will" employee, your former employer does not need to provide a reason for termination, ...

When to file chpt.7?

It seems to me if you only major debt is the $9K credit card debt, it is not adviseable to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Obviously, you will have...

I was sued in a Civil Court by a credit card company? But should I attend this conference at all to discuss about this debt?

If I am understanding your facts correctly, you filed for bankruptcy but for whatever reason, the bankruptcy case got dismissed or is no longer...

You should get, or verify that you already have, workers compensation coverage on your homeowners insurance policy. It should cover medical...

No, it is not illegal.

The Defendant appealed small claims judgement but never showed up in court can I collect for lost wages, mileage, emotional

No, you cannot recover the lost wages, mileage or damages for emotional distress. I assume because the defendant did not show up that the court on...

What if the attorney don't return my retainer that he promised to return?

I suggest that you wait until next week before you start to panic. It may take a few days to process a refund of your retainer check.

In small claims court does it look bad in the judges eyes if you sue for the max amount allowable?

Yes it looks bad. Your claim should only be for the amount that you can actually prove with evidence. The judge may ask you how you arrived at...

3 days notice to perform condition and eviction at the same time?

Yes. The two notices at the same time are proper and allowed under California law. If you are a month-to-month tenant with no lease, and have...