If the boyfriend is an occupant and you have his name, you should name him as a defendant. If you are sure there is no one else living there, you...

How do Defaults Work?

Yes you are right, proper service of the Pre-judgment Claim of Possession Form precludes occupants (Arrieta claimants) from objecting to the...

Can a subpoena SUB-010 be served on a party by someone who is not a registered process server?

Yes.

An OSC re contempt has been filed against me and my former attorney? Am I required to attend?

You did not state why your opponent is seeking contempt against you. You should be at the hearing. You should respond to the charges. Your former...

Can I break my lease if my LL does not have a Certificate of Occupancy

Yes, because the lease of a illegal dwelling is voidable. You can walk away if you like and the landlord cannot take legal action against you....

I am being sued at small claims court. I have made a full payment to the plaintiff via bank transfer before my court date.

Ask the plaintiff to give you a signed dismissal of the case. Also, put in your answer or amend your answer to indicate that the amount demanded on...

Can the landlord serve me the 3 day notice again on the same day I won the first lawsuit of Unlawful Detainer?

Whether you can reserved with the identical Three-Day Notice for accumulated rent depends on why you won your last unlawful detainer. If you won it...

Does a single family dwelling in a rent controlled area built before the time C of O s were issued

No, single family dwellings are exempt from rent control--unless there is a converted garage or guestroom that is being rented out to another tenant.

Do I qualify for relocation fee?

If the certificate of occupancy for the duplex is dated October 1979 or earlier and it is located in the City of Los Angeles (it is if you pay...

My girlfriend is planning to move in or stay at my place for 2 weeks. Is this a violation, were I can get evicted??

If there is no lease there is nothing wrong with having a guest for a few weeks. But most leases have a provision that states how long guest may...