What can I do if a friends ex wife has harassed and threatened me for 2 years?

Is there a hearing scheduled for a protective order now that the EPO was denied? If so, get a lawyer to represent you and to send her a cease and...

Can the landlord evict me for personal reasons? Nothing to do with the apartment.

First, is your property covered under rent control? If it is, the landlord may not evict you for personal reasons. Otherwise, you can be evicted...

What constitutes malpractice on the attorneys failure to act?

You can file a complaint w/ the State Bar of California. Gross negligence and misrepresentations made to a client are both ethical violations.

My attorney finally send me a bill after 7 months. Is it lawful to do work when I client doesn't know when in the red?

That's pretty standard. The money you paid up front isn't a maximum that prevents the lawyer from continuing his or her work on your case. The...

I was wondering i'm interesting on opening online business/store? Do I need a business license? To sell items online??

Yes you most likely need a business license and a seller permit, among other firms you should file. Good luck.

My lease expired but I cannot vacate with out penalties.

Have a lawyer review your lease. If it's a month to month lease, you can give a 30 day notice to vacate. It must be in writing and done properly.

Having rental property repaired due to roof leaks. I have put tenants up in my in-laws furnished home. Am I still due rent?

You can collect rent, but only to the value you're giving them. They are also due incidentals, such as money to pay for extra transportation...

Over a month and no repairs of a leak and removal of a beehive on our roof has not been addressed by our landlord.

Get a Lawyer to write a demand letter for you. Have him negotiate a move out settlement for you.

What are my rights as a tenant?

You are only responsible for the damage done, not to make it nicer than it was before. If painting is required due to the damage, then you would...

There is no law that an intercom must be provided. However, general landlord tenant law would apply to this situation. This is something the...