You cannot force the lender to remove your name from the loan. You didn't say but it is likely that you are also on title to the property. It seems...

Do I file separate motions of compel for Form Interrogatories and Requests for Admissions?

I agree with Mr. Mann and Ksajikian as to the requirements of the motions. However, if your case is in Contra Costa Superior Court, there is a new...

How do I ask the court to vacate the NOD since it was improperly filed?

I agree with Mr. Kitta that you need a cause of action in your complaint to set aside the NOD and enjoin the foreclosure. If you do not, you will...

I successfully won a TRO to stop foreclosure. Opposing counsel is now willing to sign a stipulation.

The terms of the stipulation need to be carefully drafted as those terms will govern what the lender can and can't do. I recommend you consult with...

If the damages and cleaning add up to more that the tenant's security deposit, can we bill for (or sue) the additional costs?

Yes, you can bill and then sue, if necessary for the damage to the premises and the delay. If you did not give the tenant an accounting of the...

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I agree with Mr. Pedersen's advice. A defendant does not have the power to dismiss a case. I suggest you appear at the small claims hearing ready...

If i am not on the lease and am given a 30 day notice by my roommate that is on the lease am i still liable to pay rent?

I am assuming you and your roommate had an oral (unwritten) agreement for you to live there and for you to pay a certain amount for rent. That...

What recourse do I have if my landlord decides to undertake major renovations on a house I'm renting?

A landlord has the right to make REASONABLE repairs and renovations while the tenant occupies the premises. However, this level of major renovation...