Found a battery inside a burrito from food chain, what can i do?

Unless you were injured by the battery, you don't really have any legal damages to recover except what you paid for the burrito. It wouldn't make...

Small claims appeals are held as a "trial de novo" meaning a whole new trial. It's possible the defendant might introduce new evidence.

Can a landlord make you live with the smell of dead rats? They claim they can't find it but the smell is horrific and i feel sic

A rodent infestation is a condition that can render a unit uninhabitable under California law. Landlords are required to provide habitable...

Can I close a joint account without consulting the joint owner? Must a share of the monies be given to the joint account holder?

Do the right thing and return your ex's fair share of the money.

Can I demand a refund of security deposit and first month rent from a landlord who keeps pushing back move in date (1/2 month)?

As you probably learned from this experience, putting a rental agreement or lease into writing is absolutely critical. Since you paid through...

I lost a small claims case brought against me by an unlicensed worker. What should I do now?

As a losing defendant, you can appeal the decision within 30 days of the date the judgment was mailed to you. You are entitled to bring legal...

Can my landlady do this?

Landlords are required to provide habitable premises, and adequate garbage receptacles are part of that requirement. A 60 day notice to vacate is...

Can a new landlord break my year lease ?

If you have a fixed term lease, the landlord cannot unilaterally change the terms. Contact a landlord-tenant attorney for assistance.

More information is needed. Are you named on the rental agreement? Is it a month-to-month tenancy or a fixed term lease?

Can i deposit a true photocopy of a state government check in an ATM? Lost original.

Why not request a replacement check instead?