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April 25, 2026

[CA] What can I do if a plumber overcharges me and we do not have a contract?

I recently hired a plumber to install a filter and I supplied the parts. The job took three hours and I was charged $1600. The going rate in my area is $130/hr. This plumber should not have charged over $500/hr.

CA Consumer Protection

April 19, 2026

[CA] How do I convert a month-to-month tenancy into a lease renewal with the same terms and no rent change?

Hi. I have a California Residential Lease Agreement in place and want to renew it with my tenant with no changes to rent. Their lease has expired and they are now on a month-to-month. I would prefer that we sign a lease renewal instead of a lease agreement. How do I do this?

CA Landlord-Tenant

April 18, 2026

[CA] Do all heirs need to sign a small estate affidavit to access a deceased parent’s account with no named beneficiary?

My mother died and left no beneficiaries on her bank account. The bank representative said we need to file a probate clearing form or obtain a small estate affidavit. My question is do my brothers also need to complete this small estate affidavit?

CA Estate Probate

April 18, 2026

[CA] What are the steps to clear title and transfer property after a co-owner dies and the TOD deed is found to be invalid?

My mom and I were co-owners of our home, both on the deed and the loan. She passed six months ago, and we did a TOD Deed to leave her half to my son. However, we never filed an Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, so the TOD seems to be void. I need to understand my next steps with the mortgage lender, how to add my son on title, creating a trust, etc. This is a lot, but I need to start somewhere. I am located in Orange County, California.

CA Estate Probate

April 18, 2026

[CA] After completing a small estate affidavit, how do I submit, and can someone else act on my behalf if I am out of state?

I went online to generate a Small Estate Affidavit, and I'm not sure what to do next. How do I submit it to the court? I am not local to California, so I am hoping to explore options of submitting things virtually or having a relative in California act on my behalf. Would that be allowed?

CA Estate Planning

April 17, 2026

[CA] Can a subtenant be evicted for nonpayment and failure to vacate under a verbal agreement?

I have a subtenant who is living in my apartment. We discussed orally on January 1, 2026 that he would move out by April 1, 2026. We then texted him confirming. Currently, this is the only way I have this in writing. I would like to know the proper procedure so that we can enforce this. I have reason to believe that he will not move out, and he has not been responding to my messages to pay rent for March 2026.

CA Landlord-Tenant

April 16, 2026

[CA] Do landlords owe relocation assistance when ending a lease and taking property off the rental market?

I rented my home for 3 years. Their lease is up on April 30th. The lease states if they stay beyond April 30th they can go month-to-month. They would like to stay in the home until June 15th. I believe I am exempt as I plan to take the home off the rental market. Do I need to provide relocation funds or waive the last month’s rent?

CA Landlord-Tenant

April 16, 2026

[CA] Does a community property with right of survivorship deed transfer property only after both spouses are deceased?

After review, does this deed transfer this property only upon the death of both owners (my wife and I), who are on the current deed as Community Property with Right of Survivorship?

CA Real Estate Law

April 15, 2026

[CA] Can I remove my husband from my health and medical insurance if he has already been served divorce papers?

I filed a divorce petition on October 21, 2025. My ex-husband has already been served and has signed the acknowledgement. Can I now remove him from the medical & dental benefits I get through my employer?

CA Family Law

April 15, 2026

[CA] What do I need to create a valid medical power of attorney and appoint someone to make healthcare decisions for me?

I want to do a POA medical, what do I need?

CA Estate Planning

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