30 days notice for eviction

At least some local courts have held that such an omission makes a notice fatally defective. However, I am unaware of any published appellate...

Eviction , 30 day notice

The service requirements are set out in Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1. There is no requirement to make multiple attempts, no requirement that...

Can my boyfriend attorney file the unlawful detainer in a different venue knowing that I was going to quash the service?

The UD is properly filed in the county in which the property is located. Unless you paid your ex rent, you may well only be a licensee or...

It's hard to say without seeing the pleadings, and knowing more facts. However, it certainly makes sense to give the judge/jury both options, since...

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Lawsuit filled against me almost 3 years ago, can it be thrown out or dismissed?

Yes, there would be grounds to seek dismissal for failure to diligently prosecute and serve the lawsuit. See e.g. Code of Civil Procedure Section...

CAn police take you to jail for trespassing if you have a lease and keys to front door?

If your brother was essentially scammed (and there are a lot of such scams on Craigslist), and the person who "rented" him the property had no...

What can I do about continuing problems with roommate. We are both on the lease.

Have you suggested mediation? It can be quite useful, and is often available free thru community boards or other sources. Otherwise, your best...

I am in California. Can my Landlord tell me I can't make wine at my rental house. Even though this is Legal in CA.

Unless restricted by the rental agreement, you can generally use the premises for any lawful purpose. So, if the wine-making is not prohibited by...

Hypothetically of course, if I have 7months of late fees and never pay them, can I be evicted?

Late fees are generally illegal in CA. residential leases. See Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 7. However, you still may be...

If I continue to pay rent after breaking a lease in CA and vacate does the landlord still have to mitigate damages?

Some leases incorporate the remedy provided in Civil Code Section 1951.4. If so, then the burden basically shifts to the tenant to locate an...