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I agree with Mr. Ashouri. Once you have vacated the premises, possession is no longer an issue and the court and the landlord should be informed...

Who do I contact in order to file suite?

Whoever did the electrical work on your house miswired it. It sounds as though a hot "phase" has been wired into the water piping, which is...

Is there anything I should be aware of that should be included in my notice?

I am assuming that you are a month to month tenant and that the unit is not covered under the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance. If those...

If I do that, will a default judgment be taken against me for not answering the other causes in the 5-day time limit?

I've never heard of an unlawful detainer case being added into other causes of action. In fact, the summary procedure of unlawful detainer is not...

Will I have to leave when the Sheriff comes to evict my roommate since he's the only one being evicted?

This can be a problem if the bank had everyone served with a prejudgment claim of right to possession. What you need to do is find out if the...

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The City can file criminal charges against you if your failure to comply is continued and willful, which is what it sounds like here in a public...

Can I pay the tenant in question to vacate? Can the potential buyer pay them to leave?

I don't understand how only one unit of a three unit property can be covered by rent control. This triggers several issues. When rental units are...

How long do I have to request a new trial in a UD case in CA? Is it heard by the same judge or another judge?

A notice of intent to move for new trial must be served and filed either before the entry of judgment or within fifteen (15) days of the date of...

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Who do I go to for advice at this point? Family Law or Legal Malpractice atty.?

Yes, he did wait for the one year statute of limitations to run so that you could not get affirmative relief in a malpractice action. Attorneys...

How can I remove the matter from U.D. court to a regular civil court ?

A tenant never has standing to apply for a permit for such a matter.