The contractor asks us to sign off for approval of his work, what does this mean?

It is not right to expect this of a homeowner. You are not required to give any type of "approval" nor required to sign off anything regarding the...

Do I have to be served to be required to show at hearing for Civil Restraining Order in California?

Yes, you must be served before you are required to file a response and/or appear at the hearing. This means that someone 18 or older who is not...

A contractor did work, now I find out it's not up to code. His license has since expired. Can I sue him for cost to repair?

Yes, you can sue him for breach of contract in small claims court. Your post doesn't indicate how long ago the fauly wall was installed. If he was...

Is there a certain amount of time we have to serve notice after filing a summons with notice for a settlement compromise?

A lawsuit for personal injuries must be filed within the statute of limitations. Once the lawsuit is filed, the summons and complaint must be...

Is the landlord responsible for costs associated with bed bugs?

Yes. Generally speaking, unless the tenant caused the problem, the landlord is responsible for taking care of the bed bugs pursuant to Civil Code...

Yes, your boss has to pay you if you actually work on July 4th. However, your boss does not have to pay you "extra" just because it is a holiday. ...

Is it legal for a supervisor to tell me, "For all I'm concerned, all of your asses can get fired?" harassment?

Without more information regarding the work environment and other circumstances, this alone would not be considered actionable harassment.

Discovery responses and motion to compel.

You can demand to have the original verifications but don't bother filing a motion to compel just because you received a copy of the verification...

Adverse Possession in California on Parcel of Land

You will need an attorney to file a lawsuit to "quiet title" based upon adverse possession. For adverse possession in California, the claimant...

Employer has individuals working for them under their wives names. So all employment documents and taxes are paid to the wife.

This is not legal. To report income tax fraud, see the...