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I am trying to recover my rental deposit that the landlord kept. Can I send my landlord a request for demand through mail?
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Answered on August 24, 2016
It's not required to send a demand letter via certified mail before filing a small claims complaint. As you are completing the SC-100 form, you...
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Is it illegal to record a conversation?
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Answered on August 24, 2016
You need to obtain the other party's consent first. Otherwise, it's not only a potential crime but also not ordinarily admissible in court for...
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What to do with ex-tenant's belongings?
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Answered on August 19, 2016
The process you should follow in that situation is fully spelled out in Civil Code Section 1983 et. seq. In a nutshell, it requires first giving...
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A client backed out, but contract is signed. Am I in potential trouble?
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Answered on August 19, 2016
It depends on the specific language in the contract which would need to be fully reviewed. It's not clear whether the contract provided that...
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Does Avvo have Consumer Protection attorneys?
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Answered on August 18, 2016
Yes, you can find local listings here: https://www.avvo.com/search/lawyer_search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=Consumer+Protection&loc=san+diego&commit=Search
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Evict a holdover tenant in Nice, CA owned by an LLC, already served a 60 day notice.
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Answered on August 17, 2016
Try using the "Find a lawyer" section of the website to search for attorneys and narrow down by geographic area and practice area.
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What can a landlord do about an unauthorized pet?
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Answered on August 17, 2016
Agreed with previous answer, and would add that 60 days' notice may be required if the tenant has lived there for a year or more (that information...
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What is the law in California against someone threatening to post private pictures of you publicly as revenge after a breakup?
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Answered on August 12, 2016
If he follows through with the threat, you can file a police report and also pursue civil remedies. If you believe the threat is really credible,...
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How can find a public defender to help with a small claims appeal?
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Answered on August 11, 2016
Public defenders are only appointed in criminal cases. You can try searching and reaching out to legal aid organizations in your area. For...
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CAN THE LANDLORD REFUSE TO GIVE ME A RECEIPT FOR BILLS AND RENT PAYED?
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Answered on August 10, 2016
You are entitled to receive receipts for your rental payments (see California Civil Code section 1499). Paying in cash makes obtaining receipts...
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