HOA fee from $400 raised to $600 in 5 years, also there is special assessment fee $10100 is coming , is HOA charge too much ?

Yes, it is legal provided the HOA board is following the CC&Rs and Bylaws. In fact, HOA boards are required to impose regular and special...

Prior to filing an action for collectioin of association assessments in Superior Court, does HOA have to submit to ADR?

It depends on how much over the small claims limit. The HOA can waive the difference and still go to small claims court. Or the HOA can go to...

What is the Statue of Limitations?

Yes, you can still sue the plummer in small claims court. You are not barred by the statute of limitations I agree with Attorney Corman's response.

Does homeowner's asscociation have to offer ADR before filing a small claims action to collect assessment?

No, ADR is not required prior to going to Small Claims court. (California Civil Code §1369.520(c).) However, in Superior Court, neither...

My last landlord keep over 3/4 of my deposit. My deposit was $3000.00, the landlord gave me back $810.00. Do I need a lawyer?

No, you can easily pursue this claim in small claims court. For the law on security deposits,...

Tenant plans to pay rent on the13th. after she pays the rent can i give her a 30 day notice?

Assuming she is a month-to-month tenant and not on a lease, and assuming she has not been a tenant for more than 12 months, and assuming she is not...

Can someone "allege" to be a victim of domestic violence to break a lease even though its not true?

Yes, Civil Code section 1946.7 does not require that there be a finding of domestic violence, only that there be a police report showing that...

I just learned a week ago that i am a defendant in a civil suit that is nearing it's completion. i cannot afford a lawyer.

There are insufficient facts in your answer to know the exact status of the proceedings or the nature of the "court date" next week. If a default...

I provided a service, (built a new boat dock), and have been paid nothing towards time & labor. Customer refuses to pay.

You can try to pursue the customer/owner in small claims court, but if you provided services which required a contractor's license, the customer...

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Does principle of stare decisis supersede new law ?

No, the principle of stare decisis would rarely supersede new California state law which is directly on point. However, it depends upon the...