Filed an answer for unlawful detainer. Now what?

The landlord can send out discovery, file a motion for summary judgment (though they are rare in unlawful detainers) and/or request a trial date. ...

My landlord received a writ of execution for possession of property. However I rent and live at the property with my daughter.

If you lived in the property more than 1 year and you are on a month to month lease, you are entitled to 60 days notice. Please note that if the...

Yes. Your employer can require your work 7 days in a row. You are entitle to overtime after 8 hours in a day, 40 works in a week or during the...

Is this legal? If the landlord ask to pay a deposit and first month rent before even handing out the commercial lease?

You should never give a deposit before reading, signing and getting a counter signed copy of the lease. Since you did not agree to the terms of...

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I was suspended for 3 work days over something that i did not do. Can I get paid for all the work time lost?

Bad management and wrong decisions are not illegal unless motivated by hostility toward a protected class such as race, religion, gender, sexual...

Is this provision, "In the event of sale, tenant shall vacate the property within 30 days of notice" enforceable in a lease?

In a commercial lease, the relationship is primary contractual. Such a provision is likely enforceable.

Can a landlord use an unlawful detainer suit to place a mark on tenant's credit history, if tenant moved out prior to service?

You need to file an answer to the complaint within 5 calendar days of service. If the landlord does not play fair, the landlord may claim that you...

I would like to resign after my FMLA. How will that affect my future job application if this is the case?

I agree your former employer will probably only give the dates of your employment, your rate of pay and job title. They may also state you...

3rd legally permitted unit being rented vs. property only zoned for R2

You need to thoroughly investigate the situation with the Los Angeles Housing Department and the Department of Building and Safety to find out...

Are my chances better evicting tenants if they have been evicted before?

Your tenants' non-payment of rent is the proper grounds to use for eviction. You should considering giving them a 3 day notice to pay or quit,...