How do i fight or appeal a judgement issued against me for more than 5k less tha 10k

If you were never properly served with the lawsuit and/or never received actual notice, you may be able to bring a motion to set aside the default...

Can my former landlord still sue after 5 yrs

I assume you received some manner of summons (perhaps for small claims court) - not a subpoena. If you have been sued, you need to timely and...

Do I have to pay the lease termination fee if I vacate with in the 3 days of the Three day notice to perform covenant or quit?

Preliminarily, you should decide whether you want to leave or not. Since it was a cure-or-quit notice, you should be able to stay so long as there...

What if the defendant defaults on the judgement

It is hard to say without reviewing the paperwork, and getting more facts. However, I would be surprised if you could evict her any sooner than...

Is breach of implied warranty of habitability a defense to termination of a month to month tenancy

Habitability violations would not be a defense to a 60-day notice. However, if the notice was served after you complained about those violations,...

Can my landlord refuse to pay back a portion of my security deposit due to their own negligence in the estoppel paperwork?

Under Civil Code Section 1950.5(h)-(j), the successor landlord is jointly and severally responsible for the security deposit, even if he never...

Unless you were to get some type of ownership interest in exchange for the $, than you could be considered either a tenant (in which case you may...

How can I get my dead wife's property?

You should talk to a probate attorney. I will re-list this under that category.

My daughter just moved in to her house she just purchased with her family, a week later they found Mold in the attic

I agree with Mr. Moss' advice, but would also suggest you/your daughter take a look at Civil Code Section 3343, which sets the measure of damages...

Can I pay only the late rent owed during the eviction process without obligation to pay landlord's legal fees?

Many landlords would agree to that, since they often are most concerned about quickly recovering possession. However, it is up to the landlord-if...