Tenant needs help preparing for court trial in Unlawful Detainer case.

Any issues that arise out of improper or unlawful service must be addressed prior to answering the complaint. Once an answer has been filed, you...

We were given 30 days to move out of our rental. What if we can't find another place in 30 days?

A landlord who wants to terminate a month-to-month tenancy can do so by properly serving a written 30-day or 60-day notice on the tenant. If you...

My son who was visiting at my place while i was at work , was serviced a unlawful detainer summons. Do i have 5 days to answer

Substitute service is complete 10 days after the process server mails the summons and complaint. Thereafter, you have five days with which to answer.

How do I find out if my records for petty theft after a diversion program in 1992 has been expunged for background checks?

I agree with my colleague above. However, a dismissal pursuant to California Penal Code Section 1203.4 (commonly referred to as an expungement),...

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Can a Judge order someone to register as a PC290 if they were convicted of a PC266h(a)

Although Mr. Pullman is correct that 266h(a) is not a registrable sex offense, PC section 290.006 allows the trial court to have the discretion to...

Can a Lanlord give you a 3 day notice dated say June 3...but not give it to you till June 5th???

I agree with the above answers. The Notice to Pay or Quit is based on the date the notice was served. You should contact an attorney as the...

Do i have to reponse to an unlawful detainer if i have moved already from the property?

Yes you must respond even if you have moved out of the property. You can contact the attorney for the landlord and let them know that you have...

Withdraw expungement fee waiver and pay

I agree with the previous answers. In addition, you can go to the clerk's office and ask that they withdraw the fee waiver and most court clerks...

When applying for an expungement of a long-ago felony from my criminal record, do I need to include character reference letters?

If you were not sentenced to prison, given probation and successfully completed it without any violations, you are entitled under the law to a...

I'm having my criminal record expunged. When I received my list of case numbers, a number of them showed as dismissed.

Unfortunately, you can not have the dismissed items expunged pursuant to 1203.4. Dismissed charges/arrests can only be sealed if they did not...