I live Richmond ca, we had rent control. I want to know the landlord can raise rent 40%.And if we don't want to pay,she will kik

Rent control can be a very complex subject, and to answer whether your landlord is complying with the law depends on the facts of your specific...

What should be done when papers that should be served in person are left on my doorstep after knock knock ditch, is this legal?

It is not proper service under the code, but the defendant risks having a binding judgment entered against him or her if nothing is done. I suggest...

A writ of execution presupposes a judgment against your husband. A judgment results from a lawsuit where your husband was found to be liable....

Service by mail should be okay. The "mailbox" rule provides that an item is served when it is placed in the mailbox. (CCP section 1013(a).)...

How to ask the judge to temporarily stop the procedures?

Once the court entered the order allowing your attorney to withdraw from representation you are representing yourself, and are responsible for...

How much privacy do I have in my backyard?

People build fences for a reason, and you should be able to expect a certain amount of privacy. Though, these days cameras are used more and more...

Is a landlord-tenant relationship the nature of a 'duty'?

Your question cannot be fully answered based on the information you provided. Certain duties spring from a "landlord-tenant" relationship, but...

What happens when Plaintiff answered the cross-complaint and a response from the Cross-complainant is not forthcoming?

I suggest you confer with a lawyer in your area. Unless the motion to strike was an "Anti-SLAPP" pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure 425.16,...

Ultimately a lawyer has a responsibility to follow your direction on issues such as material terms of a settlement. If you do not wish to waive the...

If the employer is a corporation, partnership or LLC, the California Secretary of State will have a record of the entity's address. That is the...