If you are in state court in California (not federal court), then California Code of Civil Procedure section 2025.270 only requires 10 days notice...

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress is a stand alone tort with a two year statute of limitations in California. Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §...

Is 33:75 hrs per week consider a full time job?

California law and California regulations do not provide a definition of what constitutes full time versus part time. Rather, California leaves the...

Yes, you can file a motion to consolidate the two unlawful detainer actions, but you must first file a Notice of Related Case (CM-015)...

No, California law does not require that a landlord provide a parking space. Parking privileges are considered an amenity, so the landlord is...

Why is our security deposit so high?

It is not excessive. Under California law, for an unfurnished residential rental unit, the maximum amount of security deposit is two times the...

I was just sued in small claims court and lost but I'm on disability... can the party that won garnish my wages?

No, disability and social security as well as other government benefits may not be garnished. Such benefits are exempt from levy. See 38 USC §...

You may more likely be sued if you ignore the letter. Yes, it is usually possible to settle for a lesser amount and/or make payment arrangements.

Can a building manager send a notice to a tanent to leave apartment after 60 days without any reason?

Yes, unless the apartment is subject to the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (rent control). A 60 day written notice does not need to...

Do I need proper service for a u official complaint ?

Yes. For unofficial communications between landlord and tenant, email may be fine. However, for purposes of serving notice for an unlawful...