Recovering on an unlawful detainer

You did it correctly so far. The complaint should ask for the unpaid rent as set forth in the 3-day notice. The complaint should also allege and...

I was ordered to pay $72K in a bankruptcy proceeding and I can't pay it. Now what?

Could you clarify whether the $72,000 you were ordered to pay was a judgment resulting from an "adversary proceeding" in the bankruptcy court? In...

I am getting laid off but I live in corporate housing. How long do I have until I have to move.

Most likely, the answer is 60 days if you've lived there for more than one year. But could you clarify whether the housing is owned and provided...

No, you do not have any recourse against the HOA. In California, pursuant to Civil Code §1364(a), HOAs are obligated to maintain the common...

Do we need an attorney

Yes, it would be helpful to have an attorney contact the judgment creditor for an accounting, and to stop the further wage garnishments. Did your...

I am a tenant, And we got a notice of trustee sale.

Do you have a lease agreement, or are you month-to-month? It is quite possible that your landlord will be able to do a short sale rather than...

No. In California, pursuant to Civil Code §1364(a), HOAs are obligated to maintain the common areas. Typically, this includes controlling the...

Selected as the best answer

If you have just been served with the summons and complaint in the Citibank collection case, you have 30 days to answer. I strongly suggest that...

I filed a civil law suit, but I missed the date appear court, and defendant didn't show on court either, should I file it again?

I assume you are referring to a small claims court case. If the judge dismissed the case for failure to appear at the small claims trial, your...

Deed in Lieu vs. Foreclosure (Calif). What is the benefit & timeline?

A deed in lieu of foreclosure is a process by which you as the borrower voluntarily convey all interest in a real property to the bank/lender to...