Generally speaking, no, if the claimant is a purchaser or co-purchaser of the property. However, a dwelling does not qualify for the exemption if...

No, not for a regular civil lawsuit. However, if the summons is for an unlawful detainer case, when a landlord can't serve the 3 day notice on the...

Can my land lord charge me a late fee?

No. Under California law, the landlord cannot charge a late fee UNLESS the lease or rental agreement provides for late fees. Even so, late fees...

What are my rights as a tenant if I live in an illegal apartment?

If the dwelling is illegal, then under the case of Gruzen v. Henry (1978) 84 Cal.App.3d 515, the landlord is not entitled to collect or request any...

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How much can the rent on a condo be raised at one time?

If the tenancy is month to month, the landlord can raise the rent as much as he or she wants, assuming there is no rent control in effect. There...

Under California Civil Code section 1945, if a tenant of real property remains in possession thereof after the expiration of the lease, and the...

Does landlord responsible for my relocation expenses if city doesn't have rent control?

No. The landlord is not obligated to pay relocation assistance money if the rental property is not subject to rent control.

I lost my contract with property management company. My house is destroyed. Property management is refusing to show me agreeme

In California, a landlord has a legal obligation to provide a copy of the rental agreement or lease. Specifically, California Civil Code section...

My landlord emailed me to notify me that he will be serving us with a 3 day pay or vacate notice, is it valid?

No, service of a 3 day notice to pay rent or quit by email only would not be valid for purposes of proceeding with an unlawful detainer (eviction)...

If you are the plaintiff, in your amended complaint, you can just refer to Doe defendant #3 by the real name in your amended complaint. Doe...