The concepts are similar but not synonymous. The attorney-client privilege is a legal privilege which works to keep communications between an...

It means the court has set a hearing for you, the plaintiff, to explain why a judgment has not yet been filed with the court. Here, if you have...

A capital improvement is any significant new common area amenity or substantial discretionary improvement to an existing common area amenity. As...

No, parking is not required under California state law. Any obligation to provide parking for tenants would have to be contractually agreed to...

Can I satisfy outstanding and past due utilities obligations FIRST in determining rent due on the 3-day notice to pay or vacate?

The correct answer depends upon whether the rental agreement specifically defines the payment of utilities as "rent". Generally speaking, a three...

Can a landlord enter my apartment after he's began eviction proceedings??

Yes, with proper advance notice. California law states that a landlord can enter a rental unit only for the following reasons: -- In an...

I receive a civ-100 for a unlawful detainer but I spoke with my land Lord and got an agreement is he evicting me?

Yes, if the Request for Entry of Default is against you (as opposed to against All Other Occupants). What name(s) does it say under Item 1.c?

How do you get a judgment from a judge?

When a demurrer to a complaint is sustained as to all causes of action without leave to amend, the court will first issue an Order. The next step...

Apartment Lease early-Termination in California?

Generally speaking, your credit score won't be impacted unless the landlord (or property management company on behalf of the landlord) files a...

Releasing fee in California not in lease agreement ?

When a tenant terminates a fixed term lease early, the landlord is entitled to all the rent which would have been owed through the end of the lease...