Whenever a civil lawsuit is filed, the responding party must receive formal notice that the process has been commenced. In…
California name change law allows persons over 18 to request a name change for themselves or for children under their…
Expungement is a legal process initiated in a court that prevents public viewing of your criminal record. Expungement of a…
Your tenant has been served with a Notice to Pay Rent or Quit. The tenant failed to comply with the…
This article discusses the benefits and disadvantages of using mediation as an alternative method of resolving an unlawful detainer lawsuit. …
If you’re a Los Angeles property owner seeking to evict or temporarily displace a tenant, you may be required to…
In May 2017, the San Jose City Council passed the Tenant Protection Ordinance (“TPO”), which requires landlords to have “just…
“Due process” is a fundamental component of almost any lawsuit, including unlawful detainer actions. This legal concept ensures the defendant…
Oakland has adopted an eviction control ordinance which prohibits a property owner from terminating a tenancy without good or just…
California has a statewide “just cause” eviction control ordinance (CCP 1946.2), requiring an eviction to be based on one of…