Popular Demand Letters in Orange County

High property values and planned communities create unique legal needs in OC.

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Security Deposit Recovery

OC's high rents mean large deposits at stake. 21-day rule, itemized deductions, 2x bad faith penalty.

✅ Most Popular
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HOA Disputes

OC has more HOAs than almost anywhere. Fine disputes, assessment challenges, enforcement issues.

✅ Davis-Stirling Act
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Contractor Disputes

Home improvement and remodeling disputes. Unlicensed contractor = full refund under CSLB rules.

✅ CSLB Protection
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Business Disputes

Contract breaches, unpaid invoices, partnership disputes. OC has major business centers.

✅ Commercial
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Auto & Lemon Law

Luxury car disputes, dealer fraud, Song-Beverly claims. OC has premium auto market.

✅ CA Lemon Law
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Consumer Protection

Retail disputes, service cancellations, gym memberships. CLRA and UCL protections.

✅ Attorney Fees

🏘 HOA Dispute Resources

Orange County has one of the highest concentrations of HOAs in California. Know your rights under the Davis-Stirling Act.

Fine Disputes

HOAs must provide notice and hearing opportunity before fining. Challenge improper fines with written demand.

Assessment Challenges

Special assessments over 5% of budget require member vote. Regular assessments have increase caps.

Record Inspection

Members have right to inspect HOA financial records, meeting minutes, and governing documents.

ADR Required

Before suing your HOA, alternative dispute resolution (mediation/arbitration) is often required.

⚖ Orange County Legal Resources

OC Bar Association

Lawyer Referral Service with initial consultations. Multiple practice areas.

(949) 440-6700 | ocbar.org

Legal Aid Society of OC

Free legal help for low-income residents. Housing, family, consumer issues.

(800) 834-5001 | legal-aid.com

OC Self-Help Center

Free help with court forms and procedures. Located at courthouses.

Multiple OC courthouse locations

UCI Law Clinics

Free legal clinics run by law students. Consumer, housing, immigration.

UC Irvine School of Law

🏛 Orange County Court Information

Small Claims Court

Limit: $12,500 for individuals

Filing fee: $30-$75

Multiple courthouse locations

Central Justice Center

700 Civic Center Dr W, Santa Ana

Main civil and criminal courthouse

occourts.org

Harbor Justice Center

4601 Jamboree Rd, Newport Beach

Civil, small claims, traffic

North Justice Center

1275 N Berkeley Ave, Fullerton

Civil, small claims, family law

Serving All 34 Orange County Cities

Anaheim Irvine Santa Ana Huntington Beach Newport Beach Costa Mesa Fullerton Orange Mission Viejo Lake Forest Laguna Beach Tustin Yorba Linda San Clemente Dana Point Brea

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