Just bottled my first vintage of Syrah and harvested the second for fermentation. As an amateur winemaker and red wine enthusiast, I have learned that, in wine making as in law, the importance of details and patience cannot be overstated. T
Terminating month-to-month tenancies in California is relatively easy. The standard rule is: If you live there less than a year, you are entitled to a 30 day written notice to vacate. If you have lived there for a year or more, 60 day wri
When locking in college housing leases, watch out for unscrupulous over-reaching when it comes to security deposits, use terms, and extras. It pays to have a quick review of any long term lease, especially when sending kids off to school. D
Should a landlord be able to hold an expectant mother, 8 month’s pregnant, and her husband, to a brand new lease when they, and their toddler, are forced to live in a hotel for weeks on end, due to sewer problems? I am a strong believ
Hat’s off to my judge this week! Over the past year, I have defeated the same defendant in four different courtrooms, as he manipulated the system. Each time, the previous judges would merely issue the same tired threat of sanc
Never settle for a one-sided contract! Like any good relationship, a contract should be fair and balanced. This requires that each party have their needs met. If you find yourself heading into what you believe is an unequal relations
