Can I just leave after I get a summons?

If you dont answer, the landlord can get a default judgment against you. If you plan on leaving, you may want to contact the landlord to come to...

Regarding HOA Executive Session

The guidance being provided by the property manager is not completely accurate. You should consult with an attorney regarding this matter instead...

I am looking for non profit organizations attorney in California

You can find one here on AVVO and also by contacting your local bar association.

How long will it take for them to evict me after being served the 3 day notice.

If you dont comply with the notice, the landlord will have to file an unlawful detainer. After the unlawful detainer is filed, if you do not...

What should I do .....

Only the plaintiff can dismiss the case. If you found a new place, advise the attorney so that you may be able to come to a settlement agreement.

Is the anything left i can do?

You may be able to do a motion to set a side the default. Speak to an attorney so that the attorney can go over the pertinent facts of your case...

How do I know that our paperwork is stuck in the court system, and not being strung out by the lawyer?

You can access the case file by going online or by going to the courthouse in person.

How often party would offer higher settlement than in offer to compromise during settlement conference before the trial ?

The opposing side is making sure that in the event the settlement conference does not go well, they will be ready for trial. Preparing for trial...

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My husband died and his was the only name on the house deed.

You have community interest in the property. Speak to a probate attorney so that they can help guide you on the process. The complexity of the...

When is with holding rent appropriate?

Generally, a tenant is allowed to withhold some or all of the rent if the landlord does not fix serious defects that violate the implied warranty...