They seemed quick to file the Notice of Default, but the $500 in fees probably covers the filing of the Notice and the Rescission. It all depends...

A 3-day notice should be sufficient if there was no lease. However, the rules of eviction are complicated and if you mess up, you must start over....

If you are filing an "Answer to the Complaint" you do not need exhibits, mere allegations are sufficient. The Answer must also contain your...

You can use evidence from another case, but the rules are complicated. The doctrines of "res judicata", "collateral estoppel", and the general...

CCP 437c controls MSJs. It states that an MSJ must dispose of an entire cause of action. So, if a single cause of action is against multiple...

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If you think you are not liable, and the others are, you should have a separate lawyer.

Filing a "dba" is not required, but is a good practice. You will need one to open a bank account in the business name. If you have employees, you...

It all depends on what your management contract says. If it says you may pay for tenants that renew, then yes. Otherwise, if there is no provision...

This article covers "meet and confer" pretty well....

Advice on collecting Judgement

You have several post-judgment discovery methods, depending on your jurisdiction. I usually perform a Judgment Debtor Exam and serve Post Judgment...