You do have the right to appeal the order sustaining the demurrer without leave to amend, but quite frankly, your chances of overruling the trial...

Roommate is moving out and a new roommate is moving in. Landlady wants new roommate to put down a security deposit,Is this legal

Landlord is entitled to ask for more deposit from the new roommate. California law allows a landlord to request a security deposit equal to 2...

An eviction was filed against me Jan 2010. Landlord never followed through. It's pending for 11 mos. How do I get it removed?

In all likelihood, the court already dismissed the case for failure to prosecute, and notice was sent to your old address. Go to...

Employer not giving last paycheck. Its been 3 weeks since employer said will mail check.

You should definitely file a wage claim with the State Labor Commissioner. See http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/dlseWagesAndHours.html Regarding...

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Holidays

It is legal to provide your employees only half a day off before Christmas and New Year's. There is nothing in California law that requires...

I need to evict a tenant who rents a room in my home. There are many reasons, but not sure what to state on notice.

Probably the best course of action is to serve a 60 day written notice telling the tenant that the periodic tenancy will end in 60 days. A...

Can the board of a HOA sue for back dues in small claims court? Can they do this without repercusions?

Yes. Incorporated associations such as HOAs may appear and participate in a small claims action through an employee, or a duly appointed or...

Can a Landlord evict a tenant for planting, harvesting and using illegal substances on his property?

Yes, your assumption is correct. In California, a landlord may be able to evict a tenant if the tenant: (1) Is behind on the rent, (2) ...

Security Deposit for roommate moving out.

Landlord is entitled to ask for more deposit from the new roommate. California law allows a landlord to request a security deposit equal to 2...

If I don;t have tenant's SS number nor any form of ID in US can I track them to serve court summons?

You can hire a private investigator, or you can hire an attorney who specializes in debt collection that has access to public records. Or you can...

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