Other than "The Answer," what should I file to respond to An Unlawful Detainer? Does this even apply to my case (lived w/owner)?

You are right about the notice. You are entitled to 60 days notice. File your answer on time, and be sure to indicate that you were a resident...

I leased converted garage as an office space in Los Angeles. Do I have to pay relocation to the tenant who neither pays rent ?

You say you "leased" the space, which means you rented it for a fixed term. That being the case, then you are in default of the lease agreement. ...

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I did a bank levy on a personal and business account and was only successful on the personal account. When I called the bank I

You do not state whether or not you have a judgment against the business entity, although from the sound of it, you do not. The bank can respond...

Landlord charges me a $50 late fee. Now he we wants to add$2.00 each additional day I'm late, until paid! Is this legal?

The answer to your question is "yes" and maybe "no". The landlord can change the terms of a month-to-month agreement upon sufficient notice...

Can the amount of a judgement be reduced after a order of wage garnisment has been sent to my employer?

The amount of the judgment cannot be reduced, other than as described by previous counsel, but you can get a reduction in the amount that is...

I called health &safety dept for issues in house, can landlord serve me 30day notice now? Not rent controlled

The landlord may not retaliate against you for exercise of a legal right: complaining about a cockroach infestation for example. Additionally, you...

I rent a room in a person's home 5 other roommates. We have been losing electricity brakers go off. The landlord wants us to

You ask a very good question. The answer lies in what the parties contemplated when they entered into their rental agreement. If it was...

If i served my tenets with a unlawful detainer husband and wife i named both on the unlawful detainer why do i have to serve

You seem to have a pretty good idea of the procedure. Yes, default the husband on the sixth day after service. File all proofs of service,...

I have won a case but defendant's husband has filed bankruptcy. It is not a joint petition - can I still levy her bank account?

This is a real stinky part of the law: the community property is protected by a discharge in bankruptcy. This means that you cannot levy on any...

I have lived in a house for over six years, the landlord does not fix things

You have a very good defense for the trial. You are entitled to repair and deduct, terminate the lease, or withhold rent in the amount equal to...