It is probably not legal if the rental agreement expressly provides that the landlord pays for water and says nothing about excessive usage.

Do we have to answer form interrogatories? We have already vacated the premises on time, escrow went through!

Yes. Unless the pending unlawful detainer case is dismissed (by the landlord's attorney filing a Request for Dismissal with the court), you have...

I have a commercial lease building just south of Sacramento, CA - can I increase rent w/ no lease in place currently?

On a commercial tenancy, there is no rent control. You can raise the rent to whatever the market will bear, so long as you give the tenant 30 days...

What can i do if landlord fail to comply on a stipulated agreement

You can make an ex parte application to the court to dismiss the unlawful detainer case pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6.

Yes, an acknowledgment of assignment of judgment must be notarized. See California Code of Civil Procedure section 673, subdivision (c)(1).

Can the SIZE of an office being leased be changed (without the physical changes)

Yes, it is possible. However, because the rental rate is negotiable (not set by law), the real issue is how much you are paying in total for the...

Is there a Statue of Limitations on a Mal-Practice Suit against a Hospital ?

Yes there is, and it has already expired. California’s statute of limitations for medical malpractice lawsuits can be found at California Code of...

After signing settlement and can i not except

Generally speaking, if you signed a written settlement agreement, you are stuck. It is rare that a judge will not enforce the settlement agreement...

What happens after my landlord sends me a 30 day eviction notice?

As a preliminary matter, the service of a 30 day notice by email is not legally sufficient. Secondly, if you have been a tenant for more than 12...

Will I win a case against my landlord if unit is not legal to be rented out ?

No. The landlord can sue you in an unlawful detainer lawsuit to get you to move out. However, the landlord would not likely be able to obtain a...