What financial obligation does the landlord have when the home has unhealthy mold levels that required us to move out?

Bad news. There is NO SUCH THING as an unhealthy level of mold. Unlike lead and asbestos, NO ONE like the CDC or the State of California have...

Do i have any legal defense to not be evicted when my lease ends?

That is why it is called a renewal OPTION. You are not required to remain as a tenant and he is not required to remain your landlord. Retaliation...

If I were an extremely aggressive landlord, I'd argue 24 hrs notice. Compensation? Uh, right. No. There is no compensation for being displaced by...

My commercial landlord just changed my locks without filing unlawful detainer with the clause quoted below. Is this legal?

No self help, which is what your landlord did.

Ok got a unlawful detainer notice and after five days if I don't respond will I get 5 day notice to leave and will I get that.

A writ of execution must be posted at least 5 days before the Sheriff may forcible evict

Now the landlord wants to cut a deal . See what I can pay for a month? if can't pay it the sheriff will come out . legal?

If judgment has been entered and you have not been served there are motions that can be filed to address that issue and yes, the writ must be...

For your rent, follow the requirements of you lease. Use a certificate of mailing if it is to be mailed. Just as effective for what you need, and...

There are no habitability requirements in a commercial lease. It's all on you

How long Does one have to respond to an unlawful detain er, and what is the correct forms to file....

5days from the date of service. UD-105. California judicial council website

What will happen if you amend a UD complaint?

1. Yes 2. All viable claims 3. It comes off calendar 4. Sky's the limit. One citizen suing another