Is small claims court the best way to collect the remaining balance owed to me from the sale of my car?

Most likely, yes, small claims is quick and inexpensive compared to a superior court lawsuit which could take years before you receive a judgment.

Can my month to month tenant refuse my entry to perform maintenance on/in property? e.g. remove rat traps set by exterminator?

No, a tenant cannot refuse a landlord's entry so long as the landlord has complied with the requirements of Civil Code section 1954.

Who is responsible for basic watering of a citrus tree in a California rental home absent any specific language in the lease?

In this situation, I don't think the landlord can properly deduct the cost of replacing a citrus tree from the tenant's security deposit. ...

If there was a default judgment entered against you because you were late for court, you should first file a Motion to Vacate Judgment pursuant to...

No, in a complaint for unlawful detainer, the landlord does not have to allege facts that the tenant withheld rent. The landlord only has to...

What does this mean

Yes, it means you do not have to appear on June 25, 2018. Instead, you should appear on July 23, 2018.

Should I file a case at small claim court against my landlord?

Yes, you can sue in small claims court. Under California Civil Code section 1950.5, within 21 calendar days after a tenant moves out, the landlord...

Will I be responsible for July rent if....?

Yes. If you are a tenant on a fixed term lease which has not yet expired, you are liable to pay rent for the entire duration of the lease. If you...

Does a defendant have to state all defendants on a reply?

Your post is not using the correct legal terminology. What do you mean by a "reply" and their "response" and the "pleadings"? Are you referring...

Motion to Quash service vs demurrer ?

No, you cannot use her email to file a demurrer nor the meet and confer to constitute an appearance in the case.