How do I respond to a defendant who has claimed that my requests for production are too broad or vague?

It is impossible to provide you with specific advice without knowing the nature of the dispute and without reading the request and the...

If the defendant answers my discovery requests while simultaneously objecting to them, do I have to address the objection?

No, not at this time. The judge will rule on the objections at the time of trial.

Can I read a part of the Defendant's answer to my complaint prior to playing a 911 call?

Unless the answer is a "verified" answer (signed under penalty of perjury), you will not be able to read the answer. An answer is a pleading and...

Is asking "what did you do then" grounds for narrative objection?

The question would not necessarily be considered objectionable as calling for a narrative if asked as a follow up question, such as "what happened...

How long is a 3 day notice to cure violation or quit good for ?

California law does not specify the length of time. However, if you wish to pursue an unlawful detainer lawsuit based upon breach of covenant, you...

Yes you can. I suggest entitling the document Cross-Complaint of XYZ (where you are Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant/Cross-Complainant XYZ).

Can a landlord refuse partial rent even if I have money for last month and willing to pay $50 late fee plus half of this month?

Yes. I am assuming you were previously served with a 3 day notice to pay rent or quit? if so, after the 3 days expired, the landlord is not...

If the defendant has not yet filed an answer to your complaint, you can file a Notice of Dismissal Pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 41...

You cannot file anything with the court at this time. You have to wait until there is an unlawful detainer lawsuit filed against you.

If a landlord sends a 60 day vacate notice. But then accepts rent payment, Does that negate the 60 day notice in California?

If the landlord serves a 60 day notice to terminate, the tenant owes rent covering the 60 day period (as well as any rent owed covering the period...