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If you miss the deadline to file motion to vacate judgment because of a car accident should you request a leave ?
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Answered on April 13, 2017
You need to file a motion as soon as possible because after a relatively short time, the law will prevent you. I believe under 473 of the Code of...
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Can I get my deposit back for a vehicle I purchased based off a verbal contract?
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Answered on April 12, 2017
Whether you can get your $5,000 back depends on the terms of your agreement. However, taking a large deposit without a signed agreement is unusual...
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How can I get a company who is trying to fraud me out of money to stop calling my relatives and myself?
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Answered on April 12, 2017
If the debt collector is calling your relatives and discussing your situation and finances it is likely it is violating the state and federal fair...
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Can a renter of a room in the landlord home get a kick out order against the landlordthe
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Answered on April 11, 2017
If you are renting a room in a house where the landlord lives, the issues are very tricky and answers are not necessarily clear. As the previous...
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Can my cosigner sue me if I fell behind on mortgage payments and her credit was affected?
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Answered on April 11, 2017
Diana, even if your cosigner's credit was damaged as a result of your delinquencies (which is doubtful - I do not have any expertise in credit...
After the 30-day eviction notice is over, how long do I have to file the Unlawful Detainer?
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Answered on April 11, 2017
After the 30 days has expired, if the tenant has not vacated, you need to serve a "Three day notice to quit." Once the three days has expired, you...
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Can a Civil Case be dismissed in CA when the opposing side's attorney hasnt shown up to 3 case mgmt conf?
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Answered on April 11, 2017
As the previous respondent indicated, the judge has discretion to issue sanctions up to and including dismissal of action (or striking the answer...
Why is a status conference scheduled when both parties have withdrawn their claims?
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Answered on March 21, 2017
It is not clear what claims the parties have withdrawn. If all parties "withdrew [the] claim for Arbitration," that means that the case will now go...
Can I get an eviction if I've already moved out?
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Answered on March 21, 2017
Once you have surrendered possession an unlawful detainer action is moot (the court should not consider it because the relief being requested -...
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Got 3 day notice for Late fees
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Answered on March 16, 2017
Your lease should contain a section about what the landlord's remedies are for late payments, and the amount they can be. A late fee will be...