So, the first place to start is with the distinction between a "claim" and an "action". An "action" is the actual lawsuit, the filing of papers in...

I am 22 and my boyfriend is 17... i am pregnant i am still wondering.. can i get in trouble for this? We live in califonia.

First, of all, focus on your health care needs. Don't let the legal situation create so many difficulties that you make decisions that are not in...

Ex boyfriend bought me a car 5 years ago after break up. Now wants to sue me. Can he?

There are at least two issues raised by your question. First, it seems from both the words you used to express the situation, and from the...

LL verbally asked me to vacate property (end Rental Agreement) without a written 3 day Notice to Quit, or anything in writing?

The problem is that you agreed to the landlord's demands and have left the property. While it may seem that you are entitled to receive...

Renting Out Living Room Issue Who Broke the Lease??

There are at least two important issues that your situation presents: breach of contract and damages. As for the issue of a breach of contract,...

If a tenant has a 6 months lease agreement and the landlord refuses to fix the issue in the unit

In general, you may declare that a landlord has broken a lease, which is a contract, if the landlord fails to maintain a healthy and safe...

How long can I sue a company for discrimination?

I would also add that you should begin the lawsuit process by writing a letter to the Sky Room, first. The Disability Rights Legal Center (website...

Can I sue someone for not paying me money I loaned to them?

Theoretically, yes, you can sue them. There are two important legal obstacles, however. First -- the "Statute of Frauds" (Cal. Civ. Code...

What type of attorney do I seek in suing a bar for serving my husband alcohol when he was already highly intoxicated?

http://law.onecle.com/new-york/general-obligations/GOB011-101_11-101.html "Any person who shall be injured in person, property, means of...

Is landlord's admission of "flaking out" enough to prove bad faith in unreturned security deposit?

First, I would keep both the voicemail, and any information pertaining to how it was recorded, the date and time, and so forth. If it's on your...