Summons and complaint was filed in Los Angeles County. What constitute an appearance by defendant?

In California, a defendant who is named in a summons in a civil litigation matter who is properly served must timely respond to the summons and...

In the unlimited civil case in which the court sustained the demurrer without leave to amend, the defendant would be entitled to costs as part of...

What is the percentage of late fees can a landlord charge ?

Under California law, the landlord can charge a reasonable late fee, but ONLY if the lease or rental agreement provides for late fees. Late fees...

What makes a 30/60 notice to vacate notice defective?

An attorney would need more information in order to properly advise you. While a 30/60 day notice normally must comply with California Civil...

I rented a house with options to buy and was scammed owners is dead and i been living there for 9 months now. ? ?

No, you cannot pay the property tax nor file a quiet title lawsuit thinking that you acquired title by adverse possession. For adverse possession...

Why would my landlord serve me a 3 day pay or quit notice and then offer me cash to move in 10 days?

Generally speaking, it is risky and expensive for a landlord to depend upon an unlawful detainer (eviction) lawsuit to evict a tenant. The...

What are our options for 3 day pay or quit notice ?

On a commercial tenancy, you do not have the same rights as a residential tenant (such as habitability). Your rights and obligations are set forth...

The "Does" stated on complaint, but Prejudgment Right of Possession was not included. Can remedy be to have it served pretrial?

It is not clear what "eviction hearing" is set for mid-May. If you already have an unlawful detainer trial in a few days, it is too late. ...

The unlawful detainer trial date is not automatically set. The landlord must file a Request to Set Case for Trial once the case is "at issue"...

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What are my rights as a tenant if my land lord wants to make renovations to the unit and gives me a 60 day notice to move out?

Unless you gave the landlord a 30 day notice to terminate after you received the 60 day notice from the landlord, you are legally obligated to pay...