I have a case where the Defendant is in default. Do I still need to serve her docs? Such as a motion or a response?

If the landlord did not respond to the summons and complaint, your next step would be to file a Request for Entry of Default. You are required to...

I have a question regarding late fees. Can an apartment management company take my late fees out of my rent payment?

First of all, under California law, the landlord can charge a reasonable late fee, but ONLY if the lease or rental agreement provides for late...

What is a "Sister State" judgment?

I assume you have a civil judgment in California and would like to enforce it in Georgia? Or do you have a claim you still need to file a lawsuit...

Calling people listed in Initial Disclosures?

Generally speaking, it is not illegal to contact potential witnesses in a federal civil lawsuit.

Why

Yes you can. In an unlawful detainer lawsuit, the landlord can sue the tenant (those named in the lease) along with "all other occupants" (whether...

Just purchased commercial buildings with 70 office spaces, and tenants came with sale. Lease can be amended.

When your mother purchased this commercial building, her ownership was subject to all of the existing leases. It is possible to change the terms...

Default Judgment, if a defendant files no Answer?

Assuming the defendant was properly served with the summons and complaint and fails to timely respond, your attorney's next step would be to submit...

No, a judge cannot be subpoenaed to testify as a witness. In some very limited instances, an attorney can be subpoenaed to testify as a witness in...

We extended our California residential lease by 1 month. The LL wants the rent now as opposed to July 1st.

A modification of a written lease normally requires exchange of monetary consideration in order to be valid. As such, you really should pay the...

How do i answer to limited civil when i dont deny allegations?

Rather than filing an Answer to Complaint or a General Denial, you should request an extension of time to answer and focus on negotiating a...