California Small Claims Guides

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Small Claims Court Costs in California: Filing ...

Lelia Fackler

California small claims filing fees run $30 to $75 depending on claim size, plus service fees of $15 to $125. Total out-of-pocket is usually under $200, and fee waivers are...

Small Claims Court Costs in California: Filing ...

Lelia Fackler

California small claims filing fees run $30 to $75 depending on claim size, plus service fees of $15 to $125. Total out-of-pocket is usually under $200, and fee waivers are...

Tablet calendar and coffee on a wooden cafe table representing the timeline for California small claims court from filing

How Long Does Small Claims Court Take in Califo...

Lelia Fackler

California small claims cases take 2 to 4 months from filing to ruling, plus another 30 to 90 days if you must collect. This guide breaks down every phase, shows...

How Long Does Small Claims Court Take in Califo...

Lelia Fackler

California small claims cases take 2 to 4 months from filing to ruling, plus another 30 to 90 days if you must collect. This guide breaks down every phase, shows...

Clipboard with pen used to fill out California small claims SC-100 filing form

How to File Small Claims Court in California: S...

Lelia Fackler

How to file small claims court in California. This guide walks you through the SC-100 form, filing fees, defendant lookup, and the 7-step process from before-you-file decisions through court day....

How to File Small Claims Court in California: S...

Lelia Fackler

How to file small claims court in California. This guide walks you through the SC-100 form, filing fees, defendant lookup, and the 7-step process from before-you-file decisions through court day....

House keys resting on stacked paperwork and envelopes representing a California security deposit small claims lawsuit

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

Lelia Fackler

California's 21-day rule is one of the strongest tenant protections in the country. This guide covers what landlords can and cannot deduct, the bad-faith doubling penalty, the documentation you need,...

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

Lelia Fackler

California's 21-day rule is one of the strongest tenant protections in the country. This guide covers what landlords can and cannot deduct, the bad-faith doubling penalty, the documentation you need,...

California State Capitol representing Sacramento County small claims court guide

Sacramento County Small Claims Court: Things yo...

Lelia Fackler

If you live in Sacramento County and someone owes you money, your case probably belongs in small claims court. Sacramento has the simplest small claims setup in the major California...

Sacramento County Small Claims Court: Things yo...

Lelia Fackler

If you live in Sacramento County and someone owes you money, your case probably belongs in small claims court. Sacramento has the simplest small claims setup in the major California...

Cardboard moving boxes representing California moving company small claims dispute

How to Sue a Moving Company in California Small...

Lelia Fackler

A moving company damaged your stuff, lost a box, overcharged you on delivery day, or refused to unload until you paid more. You want to sue. California small claims court...

How to Sue a Moving Company in California Small...

Lelia Fackler

A moving company damaged your stuff, lost a box, overcharged you on delivery day, or refused to unload until you paid more. You want to sue. California small claims court...