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What Happens on Court Day: California Small Cla...

Your court date is on the calendar. Maybe it's two weeks away, maybe it's tomorrow. Either way, you're probably wondering what actually happens when you walk through those doors. Most...

Small Claims Court Costs in California: Filing ...

One of the first things people ask about small claims court is how much it costs. The short answer: a lot less than you probably think. California small claims court...

How to Serve Someone: California Small Claims C...

You've filed your small claims case. You've got a court date. But there's a step between filing and showing up that trips people up more than almost anything else: serving...

How to Write a Demand Letter: California Small ...

Before you file anything in small claims court, there's one step most people skip, and it can make or break your case: the demand letter. A demand letter is a...

How to Sue for Your Security Deposit in Califor...

You moved out. You cleaned the place. And your landlord kept your security deposit anyway. Maybe they gave a vague excuse about "damages." Maybe they just stopped responding. Either way,...

Scared of Small Claims Court? How to Handle Cou...

Your court date is on the calendar. And every time you think about it, your stomach drops. You're not dramatic. You're not weak. You're a normal person who has never...