I assume you are in state Superior Court, and not federal U.S. District Court. The proper procedure in state court would be to file a motion for...

Substitution of Attorney

Not strange. If you are in default, you do not have the right to appear in court nor file anything with the court --other than a motion or...

I am being sued in small claims court. I've never been and want to avoid going due to being unable to pay court costs, etc

You can avoid going to the small claims trial if you settle with the father beforehand. Actually, many small claims courtrooms actually ask the...

Incomplete Notice of Default?

No, this is not required information and does not give you a tactical advantage. The Book and Page method of indexing was used a long time ago. ...

Can we get reduced rent if a landlord is performing upgrades that diminish quality of living?

Yes, you have legal rights. You have a few options. First, you can give the landlord written notice of your intention to exercise one of the...

Does a new owner of a industrial complex need to have the tenants sign a new contract?

No, not necessarily. In most instances, the new owner takes title to the property subject to the existing leases so there is no need to sign new...

What type of notice is needed to end the tenancy?

If he is not paying rent, then you need to serve a 3-day notice that is addressed to the young lady who has been your tenant "and all other...

Can a lender in Calif. get a deficiency judgement against us if they foreclose with a Non-Judicial foreclosure?

No. In California, a deficiency judgment may not be obtained when a property in foreclosure is sold through a non-judicial public sale...

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Wrongful termination

Yes. Sad but true in this weak economy. Your lay off unfortunately would not constitute wrongful termination under California law. However, you...

Are landlords in eldorado county responsible for paying the water bill?

No. However, a landlord can change the terms of your month-to-month tenancy to now require you as the tenant to pay for ultilities including water.