Landlord Tenant

Not likely trespass, and not likely you would get statutory damages for violation of Civil Code section 1954 if the landlord's intent was not to...

How do I respond to the court of improper service for a small claims notice to appear? It was served on a lady cleaning my house

It is not entirely clear from your post whether the "notice to appear" to which you refer is the Plaintiff's Claim (in which case you are a...

Corporate sub lease question

Whether a sublease is permissible depends upon the terms of the lease agreement. Regardless, since a sublease requires the landlord's consent, you...

Is it legally required of me to be careful not to dry a blanket on a chair in my balcony of my apartment that I am renting?

It might be legally required, depending upon the specific terms of your lease or rental agreement, any rules and regulations incorporated by...

Where to file depends upon whether there is a basis for California to have personal jurisdiction over this Florida defendant. Personal...

Can I file a motion to compel if the opposing side produces documents after/before fil

You should not proceed with a motion to compel under the scenario you describe. The court will likely find you are in violation of Local Rule 7-3.

Non-rent paying tenant's rights

If air conditioning could be rendered a habitability issue where the rental property is located (even though not under California law for the rest...

No, a plaintiff in a small claims court lawsuit cannot effectively serve a Plaintiff's Claim by email. However, if the defendant who received the...

Question about Rule 3.1312.

This rule from the California Rules of Court addresses the situation where the court has rendered a ruling on a motion, and the winning party must...

Is it right for my old management company to take all my security deposit and more?

It does not sound right, and it also appears the landlord through the management company is trying to persuade you not to sue in small claims court...