Unlawful detainer in california, entering default?

Once the statutory time expires for each defendant to file his or her responsive pleading, you can file a request for entry of default. If...

I agree with my colleague that pneumonia is probably not caused by cold air. With that said, broken windows should be addressed by your...

If the unit was not habitable during the remediation you should provide your tenant with a rent reduction and the costs of the temporary...

In California what are a tenants rights regarding a three day notice and what do you advise if a tenant cannot pay or vacate

Well ultimately, the tenant has a responsibility to pay rent. If a 3-day notice has been served, the tenant must pay or vacate within the 3 day...

Substitution of Attorney - What to do with the proof of service when you cannot locate the opposing party? California - LASC

You can always serve the document to the last known address of the defendant. However, since you have not yet served that defendant the the...

Is there anything I can do?

I agree with my colleague that it is difficult to give you a good answer without first reviewing the documents. However, with that said can either...

Defendants have failed to Answer as ordered within the allotted time frame. What remedy can be sought in a Quiet Title action?

You must now request for entry of default and obtain default judgment by way of a prove-up hearing. Below is some additional useful...

The landlord gave me a 30 day notice on the 15th. I left after 15 days. Do I owe rent for the remaining 15 days (1st-15th)?

I agree with my colleague that there may be an issue with a premature service of the 30 day notice prior to the end of the lease term. In...

In a UD (Calif) and with proof of financial stress, can I receive a "fee waiver" and if so, how can I petition?

Although I understand that finances are tight, unlawful detainer lawsuits can be tricky and one mistake can destroy your case. You should...

I have a month to month lease. my land lord is saying she will sue me for black marks on the bathtub.

She can sue you the alleged damage, but since the landlord never provided a checklist at move-in detailing the defects, it may be difficult for her...