Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

How do I initiate a small claims lawsuit against my landlord for failing to return my deposit?


Asked on 7/07/10, 5:31 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

It has become apparent in the past several months that several people posting on Lawguru are unaware of a free center known as the small claims advisor's office. You are in Los Angeles County. I strongly advise you to start there. It is run by an attorney, who supervises law clerks who have been given training in small claims matters. I am posting the link, here:

http://lacountydca.info/tsSCCBranchOffices.html

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Answered on 7/07/10, 8:39 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

By going to court, filling out the paperwork, and filing it.

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Answered on 7/08/10, 11:20 am
Catherine Eranthe Eranthe Law Firm

The forms, a checklist and instructions for filing are also online at:

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/smallclaims/scforms.htm

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Answered on 7/08/10, 4:03 pm


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