What would happen if you don't respond to a discovery demand from a landlord lawyer on an unlawful detainer eviction ?

I agree with Mr. Piotrowski, but would add that if you don't comply with discovery, the landlord could also try bringing a motion in limine at...

Landlord - Tenant Question. Is this legal? Do I need an attorney?

If your GF is complying with the guest restrictions in her rental agreement (including any community guidelines which were part of the agreement),...

Can i with hold part of the deposit for damages i became aware of after 21 days move out date?

The deposit should have been processed within the deadline set by Civil Code Section 1950.5, and if wasn't, you technically forfeited the right to...

Is it legal to kick out a two year tenant because the manager wants to move in?

You only contracted to have one roommate, and may well be able to sue for damages and/or an injunction, under theories of breach of contract,...

Can my landlord just suddenly say i have accumilated month late fees?

Late fees are generally illegal and unenforceable in residential tenancies. See Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp 7. Legalities...

What to do about an error in a "vacate in 30 days" by my landlord.?

Assuming this is a residential tenancy, you would normally be entitled to at least 60-days written notice under Civil Code Sections...

How much trouble can someone get in for not claiming rental income for 3 years, $700.00 cash per month?

This is really more of a tax question. I will re-post it.

I told tenant to move out because I want to do a mover move in. They moved out but left some of the furnuture there. Can I go

If the tenants did not formally surrender possession, the safest approach would be to either serve a notice of belief of abandonment under Civil...

Landlord ripped out 10+ year old carpet after I moved but deducted carpet cleaning fees from security deposit?

You can contest any inappropriate deductions by suing in small claims court for damages and (discretionary) statutory punitive damages under Civil...

There is no fixed time period, but if the delay becomes unreasonable, and the water heater is in your unit, you could try exercising the "repair...