I have been served a Summons in California Superior Court for an Unlimited Civil Case. Can I use a Pleading Paper to respond??

Yes, you should be specially preparing an Answer to Complaint on pleading paper, since there are no Judicial Council forms which apply to a...

Yes. Under California law, HOAs are allowed to charge move-in and move-out fees, also called "transfer fees" pursuant to CA Corporations Code...

Yes, both Saturday and Sunday count as part of the 3 days. You must pay the rent in full by the end of the day on Monday. The landlord is not...

Do I have a case if upon me obtaining my records it clearly shows I had sufferd a heart attack while hospitalized?

The answer depends upon whether or not there was medical malpractice. One cannot ascertain without substantially more information and reviewing...

What are my legal remedies if any?

Yes. Typically, the defendant's answer to complaint would say "erroneously sued herein as" or "also known as" if the name was not exactly the same...

Can I challenge the venue in a small claims case because of an arbitration clause?

Yes, you can defend the small claims trial both on the grounds that there is an arbitration provision (albeit not signed by the plaintiff) and that...

Recieved a notice of judgment on july 5 for a auto loanfrom 2005.how long will it take to garnish or levy my accounts

Yes, if you were not properly served, you can make a motion to set aside default and vacate default judgment pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure...

If you have been served with a summons and complaint for unlawful detainer, you need to respond by filing an answer to the complaint within 5 days...

Can the landlord raise the rent before the lease is up? I signed a lease for a year and he tagged on 200 more 2 months later

No, not unless the lease itself provides for the ability for the landlord to increase the rent based upon the number of occupants. Otherwise, the...

How do I get back the cleaning fee my landlord held after I moved out?

"Everyone gets charged a cleaning fee" is not a proper response nor a valid reason to deduct from your security deposit. Pursuant to Civil Code...