I'm a tenant renting a unit that is involved with S.C.E.P. on going case with the LAHD. Being Harassed by complex landlord help!

A landlord cannot evict you without filing a lawsuit against you, so do not worry. He cannot make the police come to the home and evict you without...

When I sue a landlord for deposit refund do I need to list my DBA on the Small Claims form?

A "dba" is not a legal entity--it is your business name, but the "dba" is still you. A "dba", or what is known in law as a "sole proprietorship,"...

Difficult question. The correct legal answer is "no," a tenant does not have to pay rent for a dwelling that is "untenantable" or "uninhabitable"...

Eviction what should i do

You need to hire a lawyer IMMEDIATELY so the judgment can be set aside. I am sorry this is happening to you. If you've been paying the rent, and...

Unfortunately, the answer is "yes," because there is no rent control in Long Beach. Consider moving to San Pedro (part of Los Angeles) to avoid...

What are the points and authorities civil code numbers when quashing an unlawful detainer ? the plaintiff made errors.

What you're trying to do is very, very technical. You really need a lawyer to do this. But here's the basic law that explains why a motion to...

Theoretically, the answer is yes. Practically, the answer is no. The Court will never give a tenant an extension on a court date because the...

First of all, try harder. There are lots of vacancies in the Van Nuys area, and not all of the landlords in Los Angeles will require a credit...

No. If a witness "refuses to be deposed," your remedy is to bring a motion to compel him to testify by court order. You can't exclude him as a...

Can i sue my attorney for allowing the statute of limitations to expire on a lawsuit I wanted to file against a nursing home?

Absolutely. You can and should sue your attorneys for missing the deadline to file the lawsuit. That is textbook malpractice. You're going to...