Do I need to file a meet and confer letter with the court after sending?

If you received no responses or objections whatsoever, the Code of Civil Procedure does not require you to meet and confer before filing a motion...

If you buy a property with unpaid HOA dues are you liable for those even if there is no lien publically filed?

Under California law, the obligation to pay HOA dues is personal in nature, even though it may also become a lien against the property. "A regular...

When can a person get there belongings after an eviction?

The law in California is set forth in Civil Code section 1965. Please refer to this guide: ...

You would need (to hire a real estate litigation attorney) to file a lawsuit for quiet title in order to obtain a judgment based upon your claim of...

Does my landlords wife have to have a property managers license if she was to act as one?

No. One needs a real estate broker's license to manage another person's property. Anyone who seeks to sell, list, auction, or rent/lease real...

Can I file a motion for leave to amend my answer because of newly discovered information & for a defense I forgot to include?

Yes. An answer can be amended as a matter of right only during the time that a demurrer could have been interposed; in other words, within 10 days...

Yes, it is possible to seal the unlawful detainer case if both parties agree. However, your particular facts are too convoluted for anyone to follow.

Do I get my court fees back if case gets dismiss?

No, if the case was voluntarily dismissed (as opposed to a judgment in favor of defendant), you will not be able to recover the first appearance...

Can I be evicted ahead of time if my landlady files an expedited unlawful detainer procedure against me?

Yes, you can be evicted if you failed to pay rent. There is no "expedited" unlawful detainer. By statute, all unlawful detainer cases have trial...

Are small claims cases entirely separate entities?

Each small claims case is separate. Cases can be deemed "related" but they are not automatically "consolidated". Nevertheless, the judge can look...