What is the advantage of reclassifying a case from unlimited to limited CA?

Limited Discovery. Maximum amount of recovery is $25,000.00.

the best person to ask is your agent/broker since I don't know the local laws, how badly you've violated them etc... this is a sticky situation and...

CAN I DO AN OWNER OCCUPIED EVICTION IF MY TENANT HAS A LEASE?

I would highly recommend trying to make a deal with the guy. If he has a vendetta against you, use an attorney to negotiate the situation. I've...

In an unlawful detainer case, how many days before trial must discovery be exchanged?

No. Informal discovery requests don't count. I would ignore them as well. You need to send formal discovery requests and then the other side has 5...

I am being sued by my auto loan for unpaid balance. I received a civil subpoena to appear at hearing for repossession.

Completely agree with the previous answer. It's a dollars and "sense" type of issue here.

Almost without question--a summons needs to be personally served. The fact that you know about it is of no consequence.

Can my ex sue me for his properties at my place?

An attorney can't appear for you in small claims. If it is truly as you say, go to court and explain it to the judge. Bring evidence of him...

What can we do about our landlord exposing us to lead?

call LARSO and file a complaint. Your damages from being exposed to four days of rent are minimal. You could have just gotten a hotel/motel for 4...

OK I rented a house that has sewege leak under neath the house smells terrible inside home I don't want to pay rent until fixed

go see an attorney. based on the description of your economic situation--I would suggest someone like the "eviction defense network"

My landlord bc I have a low rent amont is trying to prevent me from bringing in new roommates though he had allowed it already

No. You'll probably lose. Leases always reserve the right to refuse additional tenants.