Would I be able to ask for my rent to be pro rated for this upcoming month since my dryer still isn’t fixed?

You can ask, however, generally speaking, unless the issue involves health & safety and/or habitability as defined under California Civil Code...

What is the statute of limitations for small claims matter if I dismiss my civil suit

No, the same statute of limitations will bar your newly filed small claims action. It may be possible, however, as the plaintiff, to motion the...

In a suit for bad faith retention of a tenant's security deposit, should the property manager be named as a defendant?

In your Plaintiff's Claim, you can name both the landlord/owner and the property management company as defendants.

Can we answer the form or special interrog together or does it have to be separate?

Even if your substantive responses to the form and special interrogatories may be substantially similar (if not identical), each of the discovery...

How do I get signed off a lease without the other person signing me off?

Effective January 1, 2009 (and extended January 1, 2016), Civil Code section 1946.7 was added to California law which allows a tenant to notify the...

Can a landlord give me a 60 day notice with no reason of why i am getting kicked out ?

Yes. Unless the month to month tenancy is subject to local rent control, the landlord is not required to explain or state a reason for ending the...

The answer to your question (to determine whether or not you need to file an answer or demurrer to prevent a default) depends upon the basis for...

Answerto amended-complaint?

If no cross-defendant(s) filed an answer to your original cross-complaint, you can file a first amended cross-complaint concurrently with your...

Can my landlord have my neighbor & I pay are own electricity bill if we are on one meter only?

California law does not specifically regulate how landlords bill tenants for water and sewer utilities. The California Public Utilities Commission...

How can i get general power of attorney done in Los Angles

Various forms for powers of attorney are readily available online. Regardless of which form you use, it must be notarized (signed before a notary...