If the service was invalid, you may have grounds to file a motion to quash. However, that is normally just a delaying tactic, since the plaintiff...

If your motion was not properly noticed, and otherwise does not comply with applicable court rules, it will probably just be stricken at some...

Your points are valid. However, even if the motion is granted, it would almost certainly be granted with leave to amend, so it may not accomplish...

RE: Unsatisfactory/unhealthy conditions in my apartment and would like to break my lease. Do I need an attorney letter?

Depending on the facts, you may well have grounds to terminate your lease without penalty under Civil Code Section 1942 and/or the legal doctrine...

Can i stay in the house?

If your tenancy is subject to an eviction control law, including AB 3088, the owner may need specified good cause to evict, and may also have to...

If the tenancy has been terminated (by one of you giving notice, or by the rental being destroyed), then you should be entitled to your deposit. If...

Can my landlord require more than 30 days notice to move out in San Francisco?

I think the addendum is probably illegal, including under Civil Code Section 1953. In general, you can give a 30 day notice at any time, and...

My landlord filed an UD in California on Oct 22. he still hasn't served us. When can I file a motion to vacate or dismiss?

You can voluntarily appear in the case, even if you have not been served. Depending on the facts, you could then try filing some manner of case...

In city of Carson, CA (Part of LA County) Can I sue Landlord with Harassment?

Independent of any local law (about which I am unfamiliar), you may well have claims under state law, including Civil Code Sections 789.3 and...

What happened if rented rooms converted from garages house ?

If you rent out space which was built/altered without permits, then you face significant potential liability to both the city (enforcement actions...