How do I change my address in a civil unlimited lawsuit? Thanks.

More accurately, fill out Form MC-040 and serve it on all parties to the action.

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How do i know how much too ask for pain and suffering in a small claims civil suit?

$5000, which would put you at the limit for small claims. See Civil Code sections 3281 through 3288 and section 3333

Can I break a lease before the new date starts?

A lease is a contract wherein you agree to be indebted to the landlord for twelve times your monthly rent and he agrees that he won't terminate...

What can I do my landlord gave me a 3 day notice to pay or quit?

Greg is spot on. I stopped counting years and years ago the number of tenants I heard in Court every day proclaiming payment of rent and either (1)...

What's happen if we give them less than 30 day notice to move out?

The terms you're using don't go together and so it's rather confusing. A lease is not a month to month agreement. A lease has a definite beginning...

What is the proper procedure to evict or remove a squatter ? This person is a family member who does not have a contract or pays

Oh heaven, please do not commit the misdemeanor of shutting off utilities. You appear to be represented by an attorney already (you're not happy...

The responses you've received thus far are an indication of just how gray this area is (not 50 shades to be sure) and how it can go either way. You...

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How long will it take for landlord to comply with reasonable accommodation?

As his is norm, David has hit the nail right on the head. Although the language of Civil Code section 1947.5 includes the word "May", the fact that...

Landlord willingly left an old set of washer & dryer at the property for my use. I have put labor & money into fixing them.

Christine is correct. Criminal charges for theft, Civil liability for conversion.... Repairing someone else's property is a task you undertook so...

The right to the return of your security deposit is a right which is created by statute, specifically Civil Code section 1950.5. Since its a...