New tenants misrepresented themselves. We were clear w/no smoking or drugs in our home, they agreed and lied as they ........

Serve a 3-day notice to quit and file an unlawful detainer suit if they fail to move out. Marcus W. Morales, Esq. Morales Law 115 W. Mission...

I think my wife is going to file for divorce. What can I do as of right now to protect my assets?

Get a separate bank account and start depositing separate funds into that account. Call a divorce attorney and convey the extent of your assets and...

How can i get my room mate to move out he has not paid me rent for 8 months

If he is a lodger you can give him proper notice and have the authorities remove him. If he is a tenant you will need to serve him with a 3-day...

Settlement Statement vs Settlement Conference?

Settlement statement attempts to condense your case into one document so the parties, judge and/or mediator know the issues that need to be...

Am I liable for taxes owed three years prior during a divorce and separation of assets process?

Most likely this debt will be considered a community debt as it was created and paid during the marriage. Their are instances where one spouse is...

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Changing the damages on a UD summons

You UD should have included continuing damages at a daily rate. The daily damages rate should be listed in item 11 and the date from which the...

After re-serving an amended 3 day, should wait until that expires before amending UD complaint at courthouse?

Serve the new 3-day notice. Wait until the new the 3-day notice expires. File the unlawful detainer after the notice expires. Have the sheriff or a...

Under CA law, can a husband sell a house, purchased while married, without the wife's signature, if her name is on no paperwork?

I agree with my colleague. If your friend files for divorce you can get a temporary order restraining the husband from selling the property until...

My apartment was destroyed when the apartment above me caught on fire. All my personal belongings were damaged.

The city or county fire invedtigator should make a report detailing the cause of the fire. Get a copy and take the responsible party to court to...

We live in Oceanside, CA. Our cottage is being sold. Can the new owners evict us if they want to live here?

Your lease will remain binding on the new buyers of your property. After you lease ends it will be the new buyers option whether to enter into a...