The file can only be sealed when both parties settle the case. However, if you live in a cottage where there is another dwelling on the lot and...

Can a demurrer to an unlawful detainer be served on the plaintiff, or just his attorney. Attorney's address may be invalid.

If you were to avoid the five-day-for-mailing rule, you had to personally deliver the demurrer to the plaintiff's attorney's office. Once a party...

I have the owner of the house I rent part of camping in the living room dining room for 10 months now much to my roommates and

If you want to play hardball and you're a bit of a risk-taker, consider this option: You and the other tenants refuse to pay the rent unless the...

I need help understanding how my eviction effects me, as it was for changing locks, not non payment of rent.

To add to the other bad news: I would imagine that if you check the default judgment there are costs or fees or some back rent that was added and...

Should I sue my landlord in small claims court or go through an attorney? Some issues cannot be resolved through LAHD/RSO

This certainly is a breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment that could be a constructive eviction if you are forced to move out. You'll get...

Unlawful detainer answer and defense not allowed by judge because my attorney signed the verification on my behalf.

Something doesn't sound right. To strike a pleading for lack of verification requires a noticed motion prior to trial. Then if the motion is...

Currently ended a 3 year lease in Norwalk, Ca owner wants month-month, but wants to raise my rent by 18% is this legal?

Once the lease terminates, the landlord is free to raise the rent to any level, as well as change the any other term of the lease. A 60-Day Notice...

Can I start now to fileMtion for Defendant's Summry Judgement?

You're wasting your energy even thinking about moving for summary judgment. Around Los Angeles there are several nonprofit law firms that can...

Is there a statue of limitations for rent collection? My landlord just told me today that we owe him $1900 from 5 years ago.

I agree with the authoritative answers of my colleagues. So be wary of your landlord as he will be scheming to evict you without paying relocation....

A month-to-month tenancy is still a lease covered under the Glendale ordinance. Therefore you need "just cause" to evict your tenant. You did not...