When does a written contract between two individuals expire when the borrower fails to make the final payments

The statute of limitations for breach of written contract in California is four years from the date of breach, or date of last payment, whichever...

What form(s) do I use to cancel a Civil Hearing at my own request?

Call the clerk of the courtroom in which the hearing was noticed and ask to "take off calendar" your pending motion. The clerk may ask you to...

Notice of hearing

It sounds like you were already served with a summons and complaint for unlawful detainer based upon the improper 30 day notice to vacate. You...

Section 6148 of California Business and Professions Code requires California attorneys to have written fee agreements with their clients whenever...

Can I serve the Defendant PRIOR to filing with the court in Los Angeles, CA?

No, unfortunately you cannot serve a summons which was not yet issued by the court clerk nor a complaint which was not yet filed with the court...

What form is needed to reply to judge?

Your post is a bit confusing. If you were the tenant and you won at the unlawful detainer trial, you should not have to move out. More...

Is there a limit on the rent increase in California?

No, unless the rental property is located within a rent controlled city (Palo Alto is not). The cities with rent control ordinances are Berkeley,...

Can I use the affirmative defense of laches in a complaint for damages?

No, the doctrine of laches would not be a viable affirmative defense in this instance. Laches is an equitable defense, and as such, it is...

The injunctive relief is basically the same, but the duration is different. A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) only lasts a few weeks, whereas a...

In 1996, the California Apartment Association sponsored legislation that was signed into law by the Governor. It prohibits a municipal corporation...