How likely I will settle for less.

Promptly refer the matter to your insurance company. Do not try to hire a lawyer, unless your insurance company refuses to help you.

Motion for new trial. See Cal. Code of Civil Procedure Section 657. Not sure what the case is about. Consult an attorney.

The plaintiff should review the form that needs to be filed to view all requirements for small claims court...

Does landlord need to give notice of rent increase on commercial lease?

Review the written lease agreement first to determine how notice is to be given and what rent increases are specified/permitted. It most likely...

Hi I want to cancel the sale of my house and its closing on June 3.

I have reclassified this into real estate. Have you had an inspector identify the odor? Perhaps there is something that was required to be...

Calls to third parties (other than spouse) to collect a debt or embarrass the debtor are illegal and violate the debt collection harassment laws. ...

Your attorney should timely serve and file a separate opposition as to each.

Motion of Demurrer?

Plaintiff's counsel would file opposing points and authorities. An alternative would be to file an amended complaint to correct the deficiencies. ...

Landlord gave me a 3-day notice to move out because I failed to comply with his request of $1000 per month, how can this stop?

More than 10% rent increase in a 12-month period requires written notice at least 60 days before the new rent takes effect. Consult a tenant rights...

Can my deposit may be used as last month rent?

Unclear posting. Consult a tenant rights attorney or legal service. A 24-hour notice is used to inspect a rental unit. A 3-day notice to pay rent...