Request for production of documents from the defendant?

You are partially correct. Defendant's counsel is absolutely incorrect. You do not have to wait until all of the operative pleadings have been...

If you are referring to a pre-lien letter under Civil Code §5660, the answer is yes it is legal and permissible.

It may be too late. There was already a class action lawsuit filed against United Education Institute (UEI) College (Cordova et al. v. United...

Defaults - Civil Cases

No. Court clerks do not vacate trial dates; judges do. There may be one than one defendant, in which instance, the trial still proceeds against...

I was forced to move out of my unit by building inspectors because it was an illegal. Can I sue my landlord for back rent??

Yes, you can sue. If the dwelling unit is illegal, then under the case of Gruzen v. Henry (1978) 84 Cal.App.3d 515, the landlord is not entitled...

Can I see if someone paid cash or financed a property when it was purchased?

Yes, if you are referring to real property in California. You can obtain a property profile with deeds from any title insurance company. If the...

A 3 day notice to perform covenant/cure or quit notice which fails specify what you are supposed to do to cure is not valid and would not likely...

What can I do. They are charging me a different amount than I was told?

Is there a security deposit you provided in connection with this tenancy? You do not mention a security deposit, so I assume not. It seems that...

Yes, you can sue for bad faith retention of your security deposit. Bad faith retention penalties are difficult to get and normally require pretty...

Am I able to get money from the city or landlord if they are asking me to vacate?

You might be able to obtain some money from the landlord and/or city, but the probability of this happening really depends upon the reason why the...