Prior to civil court we are told to show the other side our evidence? This is the disclosure/discovery? What does that mean?

If this is small claims court, the judge will expect you to show the other side ALL evidence you intent to present to the judge before the trial...

No. If the landlord actually proceeds to evict you, you may very likely have a claim for retailiatory eviction against the landlord.

Can an attorney give a corporate client 1000s of free hours of legal work?

Yes, certainly. There is no prohibition for an attorney to provide thousands of hours of legal services for no charge.

Can i sue person for perjury??

No, perjury is considered a criminal matter, not a civil one. There is no civil penalty for perjury, although it could be a criminal offense...

An accurate answer to your question will require a review of your individual lease with the landlord. Generally speaking, the situation you...

Does the 4 year time limit for a debt company to sue restart if a cosigner makes any payments?

California Code of Civil Procedure section 337 provides that where the action is based on a written agreement, it must be filed within 4 years from...

Is what my landlord doing legal?

An argument could be made that the landlord is in violation of California Civil Code section 1941.1, subdivision (a)(7), by not providing an...

Not sure what to do about this property management and leaving is to hard with rent so high?

If the apartment is subject to Los Angeles rent control, you can file an uninhabitability complaint with the Los Angeles Housing + Community...

What are squatters rights in CA? ?

There is no such thing as squatters rights under California law. Unauthorized persons can be removed by a forcible detainer/forcible entry lawsuit...

Can a landlord charge $100 per day late fee?

The answer depends upon a few factors (whether the lease is commercial or residential, the total amount of monthly rent in comparison to the late...