CA rental law says deposit must be returned to a moved out tenant in a "reasonable" amount of time. How long is that time?

It is not a "reasonable" time so you are starting with a false premise. Civil Code section 1950.5 sets forth the 21 day time period. The...

Should I pay rent and risk not being able to afford to leave as requested .. ? By May 8th?

A landlord is not required to use a security deposit to pay for rent.

How much will his bail be?

If he is in jail now, the bail should be easy to find out by accessing the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Inmate locator. That is much easier...

How do I vacate a limited civil suit judgement if I was not served properly?

You have posted this in the wrong category. Criminal defense involves people who have been charged with crimes by a prosecutor. You have a civil...

Can a Trial Brief be emailed and not serve by Mail?

Emailing is only proper if the parties have consented to it, in writing.

In an unlawful detainer, if a 3-day notice is served under one entity but, it is discovered no entity existed; is notice invalid

That's a nonsensical question. A three day notice is directed to a tenant and anyone can serve a three day notice. Are you saying the tenant does...

What are my rights? Do I need to move all my stuff since I was only given a days notice to vacate. What options do I have?

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I agree with the other responses, but I would not term it "reconsideration." It does mean you may refile the motion. Perhaps the judge denied...

I won an UD case , which was ruled "retaliatory eviction" by the judge, but landlord and attorney won't file judgement with cour

Prepare a proposed judgment and serve and submit it yourself in accordance with local rules. Your local court's website may contain the rule...

You need a lawyer. Don't talk to police or persecutors without a lawyer. Exercise your Fifth Amendment right to remain silent and do that: remain...