Can a landlord seize property from a tenant who owes back rent?

No, the landlord cannot seize a tenant's personal property in the manner described in your question. (See California Civil Code sections 1981(d)...

Can a landlord ask for a deposit or rent if a rental unit is considered uninhabitable?

You do not have to pay rent nor provide an additional security deposit. You have the right to sue the landlord after the 35 days have passed. ...

I have a judgement for default and a writ of possession issued as well but also a court date set for OCS re: Dismissal.

You need to hire an attorney to get the default set aside and the default judgment vacated. The OSC Re Dismissal is just to make sure that the...

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I need help from a lawyer who understands ecommerce.

You cannot legally avoid paying income tax, and you will also be obligated to pay sales tax for sales within the State of California.

How long before personal belongings can be considers abandoned?

If you are not in a true landlord-tenant situation (and I doubt you are a tenant of your mother), then there is no law in California that regulates...

It depends. If the court dismissed the lawsuit without prejudice (which is usually the case), then the plaintiff has the opportunity to refile a...

Are you referring to parking tickets or moving violations?

Court unlawful detainer

No, the evidence in the trial and the issues discussed at trial should only be limited to the allegations set forth in the complaint, and the...

If the foreclosure goes through on our out of state property, what else could we lose? Is bankruptcy our only option?

You need to determine from a Georgia attorney whether Georgia law permits deficiency judgments. Unless there is a deficiency judgment, the lender...

Can a pro per get attorney fees incurred for consultations?

California's anti-SLAPP statute, Code of Civil Procedure § 425.16(c), provides that a prevailing defendant on a special motion to strike shall be...