There is generally a limit of 35 for special interrogatories (if the landlord also served form interrogatories,those would not count towards the...

If the landlord refuses to fix the problem, you can complain to the local code enforcement agency. However, there is always the danger that the...

I believe that amendment to CCP Section 1161 was passed over 3 years ago. The laws governing eviction are technical and unforgiving. I suggest...

The notice form the clerk does not constitute service of process. You don't have to do anything unless/until you are served. However, it would...

I agree with Ms. Murphy that you can try eviction, and that it might work. However, California recognizes oral joint ventures and partnerships, and...

My understanding is that a life tenant cannot transfer an interest beyond that held by the life tenant. As one treatise explains: "In the absence...

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Does your most recent rental agreement have restrictions on subleasing and/or assignments? If so, those restrictions should apply to this...

All fees/costs should be properly disclosed in the contingency fee agreement. It is usually a percentage of the gross, plus reimbursement of...

If your tenancy was month-to-month, you would normally only need to give 30 days written notice as per Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1. Any...

The police will sometimes intervene when the landlord unlawfully shuts off utilities. You probably also have the right to sue, including under...