As plaintiff's witness in an eviction case, would I be required to answer defendant's questions about my rental history?

The answer to your question(s) depends upon the legal basis for the plaintiff's unlawful detainer action. Presumably, the basis has to do with...

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What are the essential basic elements of a negligence cause of action?

The elements of a cause of action for negligence are (a) a legal duty to use due care; (b) a breach of such legal duty; and (c) the breach as the...

How can I get out of a commercial lease?

Generally speaking, you are liable for payment of rent for the entire duration of the fixed term lease but the landlord has the legal duty to...

If the small claims court case was dismissed without prejudice and there was no determination on the merits of the dispute in the small claims...

Yes, you can sue in small claims court. You do not have to file a limited jurisdiction superior court lawsuit for this. Small claims court is...

If you do not have a lease or rental agreement which provides for late fees, the landlord/property manager cannot charge you a late fee and cannot...

Summons for forcible entry and detainer?

Correct. The summons for a forcible detainer/entry is the same as the summons for an unlawful detainer, SUM-130.

I rented a property and gave my first & security deposit the place wasn't up to standards so I found a better place could I get

Unless the landlord is voluntarily willing to agree to return your first month's rent and security deposit and release your future obligations...

Does a filed Unlawful Detainer mean the whole eviction process has already been paid for?

In order to file an unlawful detainer lawsuit, the landlord will normally need to first pay an eviction attorney money (attorney's fees and costs--...

Yes, the unlawful detainer lawsuit shows up on your record UNLESS it is dismissed within 60 days of being file OR the plaintiff agrees to seal the...