I received a call from a law firm regarding a credit card debt from 3/31/04. They threatened legal action and I made a payment and set up a payment plan. The debt was bought by another company in 2018. Can they still take me to court after so long, and what should I do since I made a payment?

October 23rd, 2023

As a California tenant subleasing a room on a month-to-month basis, can I install a security latch on the front door that locks from the inside without violating the law, given that I have already given notice to the subtenant for a 30-day termination and a 3-day pay or quit notice?

September 21st, 2023

In California, if a 30-day notice for termination of tenancy is given without a referenced date, is it deemed ineffective, and does this render the subsequent unlawful detainer action ineffective as well? Additionally, what options do I have if the settlement conference is too soon and I received inadequate notice?

July 26th, 2023

How do I file a motion for substitution of judge for bias in Alameda County Superior Court, California, after rulings have been made, and who should I serve with the motion?

February 8th, 2024

If we evict from an apartment once we receive an eviction notice, do we still need to pay the leftover charges or will the law firm reach out to the guarantor and file a lawsuit? What will happen after that and what are the possibilities?

February 5th, 2024