If the defendants have not answered or appeared, you can amend once without leave of court. If the defendants have answered or appeared, you must...

Can mgmt. not fix habitability issues 8+ mo. code violations, increase rent/dep, demand we move to another unit w/o compensation

You mention an awful lot of problems, so it is difficult to isolate one question. If you are handicapped and the unit is non-compliant you have a...

Can I serve a proposed order to the other party by first class mail?

Once the lawsuit starts and the other party has appeared, mails is fine for most things. However, consider whether your case is subject to...

HOW TO RESPOND TO realtor's request for entry of default? Then what after that? Situation of Disabled Adult Financial Abuse

You need to file motion to set aside the default or you cannot answer or defend yourself. See CCP 473. This will be difficult to without counsel....

I changed the practice area to divorce and separation because there are unique issues in this area of law. You can always address other issues in...

I changed the area of law to divorce and separation. Judges have discretion how to treat failure to file trial briefs. I suggest you get counsel...

What can I do about a neighbor that has all kinds of people honking and yelling for him in all hours of night?

The noise can be a nuisance, and the auto lot may not have permission for someone to live there. You should write to the owner and manager to...

By law, Who gets the earnest money if loan was not approved?

If you have a realtor, first work through them. If not, follow the dispute resolution process in the agreement. If that loan was a contingency...

I have been separated from my husband for 20 years he is being sued for a $10,000 loan he defaulted on.. can I be held liable

I changed this topic to divorce and separation, but family law would also be appropriate. I think the answer to your question is a little more...

Can I sue my local union?

I changed your question to Employment and Labor because union issues fall under the topic of labor law. I suggest you refine your question to have...