Can a renter take my deposit and not give it back?

The $400 sounds more like a holding deposit and not a security deposit, and as such, you will not be able to get it back. In California, a holding...

Can a landlord take your SSI from you if she suing for rent

No, SSI are exempt from levy. See 38 USC § 5301 and 42 USC § 407. This means that a judgment creditor cannot seize funds directly from Social...

What to do when defendant in unlimited jurisdiction case files small claims complaint on same issues?

You should immediately file a Notice of Related Case http://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/cm015.pdf in each of the pending actions.

The lack of verification on a quiet title complaint is certainly worth demurring. However, since you are required to meet and confer before filing...

You present a very unique and interesting situation. As you know, in California, a small claims appeal is really just a trial de novo (new trial),...

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No. Under California law, the landlord is not obligated to pay for utilities such as water, garbage and sewer. The lease or rental agreement...

Can I get compensated for lost wages?

No. You can obtain loss of use for your vehicle as well as loss wages if you suffered personal injuries as a result of the accident, but you...

While a defendant in a quiet title action normally does not need to file a cross-complaint for quiet title, in your particular situation, you ought...

The reference to the pre move out inspection in the initial lease is not sufficient. Under California law, within a reasonable time before the...

Can a landlord except rent past the date of a 60 day notice to move out?

Yes. However, if the payment of rent was for the month following the termination date set forth on the 60 day written notice (and not for past...