No. Unlawful detainer actions are summary proceedings. You must file a separate action against the landlord.

Our Landlord has a box on site, where all Tenants pay rent by placing it in that mailbox. Can they force us to pay at Attorney?

According to the California Department of Consumer Affairs, the lease must disclose: The name, address, and telephone number of the authorized...

Can my Landlord raise my rent and or now all of a sudden charge me for utilities when he told me a set price?

Assuming you are living in a rental unit covered by the City of Los Angeles Rent Control Ordinance (RSO), then your landlord may not change the...

Do i have a case of wrongful termination?

An employer can take an adverse employment action, including termination of an employee, for any reason or no reason as long as the action was not...

What kind of professional should I bring with me to gain entrance to suspected hoarding tenant residence?

First, you have to give the tenant advance written notice before attempting to enter the rental unit. Under Civil Code 1954, the landlord may enter...

When a separation agreement is signed for severance payment for termination, how soon do you have to give them the check?

While I agree with colleagues' excellent answers, I would emphasize there are times, when there are good reasons NOT to pay the severance payment...

Can I file a demurrer and motion to strike as a response to a UD action?

Failure to comply with the City of Los Angeles' Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) is an affirmative defense to an unlawful detainer. You must set...

My reg. hrs of work is 40 hours per week,

I agree with my colleague's excellent answer. For the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement's excellent guide on overtime rights go...

If my car is impounded can someone who is on title retrieve it?

A registered owner of the vehicle should be able to pick it up from the impound. However, you should call the impound and confirm what proof of...

Do we have to pay a monthly late fee, if we have a written agreement in place to pay 1/2 at the first of the month, half middle?

First, you have a strong argument that the subsequent written agreement with the management company controls over any conflicting language in the...