Is there a difference between "Appealing A Judgement" or "Making a motion to have a Judgment set aside?"

The question you ask is too complex for a forum such as this, and you do not give enough information anyway. However both an appeal and a motion...

What recourse do I have when my landlord tells me verbally to be out in 14 days based on him changing his mind?

You are correct: the landlord is required to properly serve a written 30-day notice of termination of tenancy on you. As for rent, you would owe...

We have answered without default to an eviction summons, and are leaving California for work. Do we have to be present for the t

If you are asking if you should be present for the trial, the answer is a resounding "yes". How else will you argue your defenses. On the other...

Is it better to hire an attorney or can I file an UD myself?

Mr. Chen gives you excellent advice, however when my clients ask me this question, I have to respond that the decision depends upon the fact...

Does my neighbor have to pay the landlord for these reasonable repairs done to her apartment?

To add to Mr. Chen's excellent advice, I would advise your neighbor to make herself aware of the concept that the tenant is responsible for the...

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What can I do to break a lease and withold rent for an apartment with severe mold in the a/c unit. Sick for three mos.

There is no reason to withhold information from the landlord. Tell him immediately of the mold situation. If your thought is that you do not want...

I just moved and my ex landlord had 21 days by law that he waited 28 days. can I sue for 3 times the amount?

The law is that the landlord who fails to account for the deposit and return that to which the tenant is entitled within 21 days, loses his right...

Our manager at our house is renting out my backyard to a man with a business with Trailers and trucks. Now I don't have my space

Wow, I don't think so! Yes, read your lease, but I'll bet it does not reserve in the landlord the right to lease out your backyard. When you rent...

Do we have to sue?

What do you expect of your landlord? Your mother is a business woman who signed a business lease. It is presumed that, unlike residential...

Is it acceptable for landlord during UD process to txt, and email defendant excessively?

The simple answer, is "no". This is bordering on harassment. What you can do about it though, at least at a reasonable cost, is problematic. You...