California Code of Civil Procedure 998, also known as CCP 998, can be a powerful tool for settling cases. This article discusses CCP 998 in the unlawful detainer (eviction) context. Part of CCP 998 states: …any party may serve an offer in writing upon any other party to the action to allow judgment to be …
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California Code of Civil Procedure 1161(4) (also referred to as CCP 1161(4)) allows a landlord to evict a tenant if the tenant is causing a nuisance at the rental property. CCP 1161(4) states that a person is guilty of unlawful detainer (and can be evicted) when: 4. Any tenant, subtenant, or executor or administrator of his …
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49 USC 13702 requires all interstate household goods moving companies to create and publish a tariff. …A carrier…may provide transportation or service that is for movement of household goods only if the rate for such transportation or service is contained in a tariff… 49 USC 13702(a)(2). Furthermore, 49 USC 13702 requires that moving companies must …
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Los Angeles Rent Control RAC Regulation 310 discusses the adjustment of rent for additional tenants in rental units. I have made my position regarding Los Angeles rent control clear in previous blog posts. I believe rent control should be repealed. However, for now, landlords subject to rent control must comply with the rules and regulations …
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California Civil Code 789.3 says that a landlord can NOT interfere with the tenant’s utility services such as water, heat, light, electricity, gas, telephone, elevator, or refrigeration, with the intent of forcing the tenant to move out of the property. This is a form of landlord “self-help” and is not allowed per CC 789.3. Civil Code …
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