Can I postpone a. Civil Pre-Trial Settlement Conference and a Unlawful Detainer Court Trial? Explain a stipulation please.?

If you are the Defendant you cannot modify the dates without the Plaintiff's and the Court's approval. Unlawful Detainer matters are summary...

Is it a good idea to get promise to pay back a dept done through a notary?

Why not enter into a Settlement Agreement and have the Court retain jurisdiction under Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6? You would have to...

HowHow can I get someone off? My property that's been living there for a few months I want them to leave and they won't leave

You should consult with a real estate attorney to have the proper notice prepared and served on the tenants. If the tenants don't vacate prior to...

Landlord not accepting rent what are my rights?

It is tough, if not impossible, to answer your question with the limited amount of facts provided. If you received a notice from the landlord...

Under the code, it appears that the answer would be "no". Under Code of Civil Procedure section 391(b)(1), a "vexatious litigant" means a...

You should take a look at Civil Code section 845, specifically subdivision (b), which is...

What do I do if the postmark on the envelope for a rent check is illegible?

Only if you return the check to the tenant and don't cash it because it was received following the expiration of the notice. The post mark is...

Hi, we are trying to file a demurrer to an unlimited civil case and the plaintiffs haven't met and confer per code, extension?

A declaration needs to be filed and served on the date the demurrer is due in order to receive the automatic 30-day extension under the code. You...

How soon can a landlord raise the rent when he did 6 months ago??

Further information is required before an attorney can properly answer your question. For example, are you on month-to-month tenancy? Or a fixed...

Can a landlord retaliate with legal action if we are suing for mold?

Depending on the facts and evidence, your landlord will likely not have the legal right to retaliate against you and your husband for raising a...