The tenant will get back a big percentage of rent money paid. He or she won't likely get all 5 years, but easily more than half. I concur with the...

How do I evict under RSO

This is going to be a challenge. You can only evict under RSO for a valid reason. You may be able to give him a 3 day notice for nuisance, but it...

If the State Bar Association is unresponsive, what is next?

If you hire the attorney, and you dispute how much they paid you, or you believe you are due a refund, you can file for fee arbitration in the...

2 years ago I was charge with child endangerment... my charge dropped to a misdemeanor I already did county jail time for it..

Yes, very likely. More facts are needed but the process is not too complex. Reach out to an Attorney for a full review. Most of us offer low cost...

Need legal advice on what actions to take when a landlord does not help with repairs, however raises rent.

Get a landlord tenant attorney to help. Repairs are required by law in most instances. Your parents should not have to live in those conditions....

Is a tenant entitled to collect past rent paid to a landlord for an illegally built room or addition?

The case law isn't perfect on this but yes, the tenant should be allowed to collect most of the rent back.

Yes. The State Bar gets involved with some of these matters but not all. Court reporter fees are one they typically address through discipline or...

Immediately email and fax this attorney a letter saying they are terminated. Explain you did not hire them fro any work and that they must cease...

What manner or amount of relocation compensation should I expect or ask for when our apartment is being tented for termites?

Your landlord is responsible for all of this, since the termites are his issue. He owes you hotel costs, pet boarding costs, food money, travel...

I do not recommend getting legal advice from your realtor. I'm a real estate attorney and realtor, and have seen issues where realtors give bad...