When is substitute service of an unlawful detainer complaint on tenant effective?

That service is good. The clock starts ticking upon service.

Is it legal to buy medication from outside the U.S. if the medication hasn't been approved by the FDA?

It is illegal to purchase controlled substances from an overseas pharmacy. A person purchasing a controlled substance from such a pharmacy may be...

Can a constructively evicted tenant file an abuse of process claim?

Your question addresses three possible actions. First, you ask whether you have an action for abuse of process. The answer is no. The filing of a...

Shared property fence.

The expenses of a shared fence are ordinarily shared. If you pay for something like maintenance, you should start with a proposal to the co-owner....

Can you back out of a lease if unsafe conditions are revealed the same day lease is signed.

There is no right of rescission for a lease, in California. Nevertheless, your in-law may have a right against the landlord for failing to keep...

The person who occupies the family house, during a marital dissolution, is determined by the parties' agreement or by the court. Here's a few...

Can I add the daughter's name to the breach of contract claim?

You may be able to sue the daughter as a third party beneficiary to the contract. Let an attorney look at the underlying transaction. It should...

Late rent

You can issue a 3-Day notice the day after the rent is due. Be sure to see if your lease agreement has a grace period, so that you don't serve a...

Can my friend file for Chapter 7 with a reverse mortgage and still keep home?

A reverse mortgage, by itself, does not preclude a Chapter 7 filing. Note, though, that there is a means test that determines one's eligibility for...

How to evict tenant that has not payed rent for 2 months.need quick eviction cant make my own rent while paying his units rent.

The eviction process starts with a 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit. If the tenant has not paid within the 3-day period, you can file a complaint for...