How many days prior to hearing is a Reply (to the Response) declaration due to be filed/served?

There are only motion, response and reply. Respondent does not get a second or reply pleading. Just be prepared to present any additional...

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Do we have a case to win and for her to lose?

Did you already buy the tickets, etc. for Rodney to go on the trip? If so, you should try to get a refund, apply the mother's money to any...

I sign a lease with my landlord but he never s sign his part. Now I want to get out of the contract. What can he do to me

You signed, so you are obligated. The landlord could enforce the lease against you. I suspect that the landlord's copy has both signatures (or...

In a lease contract for the rental of a SFR in CA, what is the most advisable way to handle guests of the tenant?

Putting limitations on guests or number of residences is common, but may create a tricky situation. The general rule in California is that a...

Roommate posing as landlord on self typed unofficial "30 Day Notice", threatens to kick me out over an argument. What can I do?

If you are on the lease, then only the landlord can evict you. To know for sure, someone would need to review your lease. Practically speaking,...

Month to Month contract on a tenant renting a room. I don't want his contract renewed.

A month to month tenancy can be terminated with a 30 day notice, unless the tenant has been there for a year or more, then it requires 60 days...

Is he month to month? If so, then no, he does not have to sign the amendment. If he is on a lease, then any changes to the lease have to be in...

My cell phone provider could not provide service to my phone while I was in my house and surrounding area. Can I break contract?

It might depend on your agreement, but I had the same problem with a large provider. After a few months, they let me out of my contract. ...

Can a judge dismiss a civil unlimited damage case while one defendant won motion to arbitrate?

Your question is not entirely clear. But, generally speaking, if an amended complaint was not filed timely, a judge can dismiss the case. If...

Can the CA Board of Vocational Nursing take disciplinary action against my license after completion of PC 1000?

I just had this very issue come up in a trial. The party on the other side wanted the judge to prevent me from presenting evidence about his...