Yes, if there is no local rent control ordinance, you can raise the rent to market value. The only caveat is the amount of notice required. ...

My landlord attorney dismissed the unlawful detainer In court today. Does that mean the 60 day notice is invalid?

The landlord is entitled to file a Request for Dismissal before trial for any reason or no reason. The voluntary dismissal does not necessarily...

I have not received a summons but there is a court date for a credit card, do I need to show up to court?

If you have not been served (and the online court case status does not show a proof of service of summons being filed), you do not need to file an...

I never got served at my apartment. My Landlord instead served me a UD at my job. Is this proper serve?

Here are the answers to your three questions: 1. If the 3 day notice to pay rent or quit was served on September 12, you had until September 17...

Yes. A non-judicial foreclosure (trustee's sale) brought under a power of sale to enforce a deed of trust is an action to enforce the lien against...

If you are the defendant, California Code of Civil Procedure section 583.250 provides that the action shall be dismissed by the court on its own...

Yes, it is possible for a residential dwelling to be red tagged by local code enforcement if there is no electricity because the dwelling is...

I agree with Attorney Busch. Your landlord is bound by the terms of the lost lease, and should have timely provided a copy, as required by...

Apt manager never gave me a lease agreement & is saying she did when she absolutely did not!

Under California law, the landlord can charge a reasonable late fee, but ONLY if the lease or rental agreement provides for late fees. Late fees...

Unlike an appeal of an unlimited jurisdiction superior court action to the California Court of Appeal, or an appeal of a limited jurisdiction...