We asked a guest to leave after 5 days of staying with us. No money for rent was paid. This person is suing for illegal evict

If you have been sued by way of a Complaint filed with the court and you are named as a defendant, you must respond to avoid a default judgment...

Could this be considered harassment? Five copies of the same letter in 5 envelopes?

If this relates to a consumer debt (e.g,, credit card debt), a debt collector must comply with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FRCPA). If...

When a response is required to an opposition in "10 days", is that including weekend days?

If you received an Opposition to your Motion, a "Reply" is usually the document in response to an Opposition and the time to file any Reply is...

Do I have a cause of action for abuse of process ?

Aside from filing a new action, you might want to consider what remedies are available in the existing action to deal with that problem. For...

I have request for trial setting set for tomorrow July 2. I would like to postpone that to August or even opt not to even go.

At my firm, one of our services is helping people respond to lawsuits. If a defendant believes the evidence is absolutely in their favor, they may...

Regarding a 3 day pay or quit notice from the landlord. Are Saturday and Sunday countable days?

A 3-day Notice usually follows a change in ownership, such as when a home is sold at a foreclosure sale. The new owner posts the Notice. If that is...

The District Court judge can deny an appeal without a hearing if the judge reviews your appeal and finds little or no support for the appeal. There...

How would I report a HOA Manager for trying to slander the title of my property by putting a lien on my property?

Before an HOA starts foreclosure (e.g., records a lien) for unpaid dues, there is a requirement to send a proposed re-payment plan, information on...

Thirty Day No Cause Notice to Quit

You may attempt to pay the landlord as you believe was agreed (add $50 etc). Contact the landlord again to ask for a reason. If it is purely...

Can I file an appeal to an eviction even after I filed a motion to stay?

Once your additional 3 days expire, you can be physically removed from the home by the Constable unless you file an appeal. Any appeal must be...