Landlord failed to provide security deposit within the 21 day statutory requirement. What is my remedy- may i get full refund?

The real question is whether the landlord made any deductions from your security deposit, because it does appear the landlord was trying albeit...

Are costs of non-court ordered transcripts recoverable if court rules plaintiff engaged in frivolous and abusive litigation?

No, costs of non-court ordered transcripts are not recoverable under Code of Civil Procedure section 1033.5(b), even if the plaintiff engaged in...

We have received a 60day notice to move out, Do i still need to pay rent? because a property issue?

Yes, after a landlord serves a 60 day notice to terminate a month to month tenancy, the tenant is obligated to pay rent for the entire 60 day...

If have deed in joint tenancy how can I have put in my name only?

The joint tenant would need to sign (with a notary public) a QuitClaim Deed which conveys his/her interest in the real property to you. This is a...

I've received a Demurrer from the defendant in an Unlimited civil lawsuit I filed in California.

Your Opposition to Demurrer must be filed and served 9 court days before the noticed hearing date. The Demurrer needs to have a hearing date on...

Without a "declaration of necessity", the propounding party is limited to 35 special interrogatories and 35 request for admissions that do not...

Yes, if you are a month to month tenant (not on a fixed term lease), and assuming the rental property is not subject to a local rent control...

How often do I mail to a breach commercials leases to the landlord if he or she doesn't reply me?

If you are not getting any response, your choices are to either hire an attorney to write a demand letter or file a lawsuit. You don't indicate...

How to file a breach of contract lawsuit in San Francisco ?

You don't indicate the nature of the breach nor the amount in controversy. If you are an individual, you can sue in small claims court for up to...

Does certain appelate court jurisdiction have more weighted authority than another?

If you are referring to a state court appeal, the California Supreme Court has the highest weight, followed by the California Court of Appeal...