Being served

I agree with Mr. Chen. If this is an unlawful detainer matter, the Court may authorize posting of the summons and complaint on the door as...

How long do I have to file a stay of execution after judgement entered but no lockout prior to Nov. 5th 2015

It sounds like you have entered into a stipulated judgment to vacate the premises by a certain date. It is impossible to advise you about what...

The only way a landlord may proceed with removing a tenant is by way of providing the proper notice. The notice to a tenant who is violating a term...

Ex is hiding and avoiding service

Private investigators are a very viable way of obtaining service of a person who has been effective in evading service. I suggest that you obtain...

Rental property in EAST BAY, CA

Your post is really hard to follow. Are you saying that you do not want the tenants to move now because you have fixed the problems? Generally, the...

I agree with Mr. Chen. The court has the ability to set a trial date considering that the Plaintiff is entitled to preference in unlawful detainer...

My landlord is refusing to return my security deposit after I gave a full 30 days notice.

Mr. Chen has given great advice regarding the security deposit. The law that applies to security deposits is Civil Code Section 1950.5. You may...

Do I charge my tenants the full monthly rent even though they are moving out the middle of the month?

I agree with the previous responses. You can only charge for the pro-rated amount considering when the notice was served.

I'm being unlawfully evicted, HELP!!

The landlord cannot turn off utilities in an attempt t o remove a tenant. That amounts to self help and may result in the landlord owing the tenant...

Can a clerk refuse to accept my Demurrer?

The clerk should not be refusing to allow you to file documents. A demurrer can be filed before you filing an answer. Make sure to make a second...