The fact that the two of you hold title as joint tenants with right of survivorship does not necessarily mean each joint tenant is entitled to half...

Is it illegal in California to date a check 5-3-18 and not mail it until 6-1-18?

The actions you describe with respect to the check is not illegal in California. However, payment made beyond the contractual term of net 30 days...

Under California law, all leases have the implied covenant of "quiet enjoyment". (California Civil Code, § 1927). The landlord (and management...

No, not likely. Although I personally believe filing an Answer to Complaint prior to the expiration of the three-year-and-sixty-day time period...

Does a defendant have to file an answer to an amended summons, if they have already filed an answer to the original complaint?

Generally speaking, an amended summons is needed only to facilitate the plaintiff's ability to serve one or more defendants. If the complaint...

Must you notify the defendant of a motion for leave to amend the first amended complaint?

No, you do not have to serve a copy of the motion on the un-served defendants. However, this application is still called a "motion". You just are...

It does not mean that the plaintiff already has the necessary proof. It merely means that the plaintiff is seeking monetary damages, the amount of...

What's the rule for notification of a hearing?

Your post does not specify the nature of the hearing. Here, it appears the judge was aware of your illness by the fact that you fell ill in the...

Can a lis pendens be records if I am unlawfully evicted? I have a Residential Lease but was locked out and sued the owner?

No, a Notice of Pendency of Action (formerly known as a Notice of Lis Pendens) would not be proper. A lis pendens is a recorded document giving...

No, the HOA would not have legal standing to evict a tenant. However, if the HOA's CC&Rs have a broad statement that the document is binding upon...