Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Re: where to file the claim--acorrding to where we rent the house or where the

Your question relates to 'venue,' i.e., which branch of a court with jurisdiction is proper based on court rules designed for the parties' and witnesses' convenience.

You can sue in a small claims court--

(1) Where the defendant resides;

(2) Where the lease was signed;

(3) Where the leased property is located; or

(4) Where the defendant resided when the lease was signed.

Some other possibilities might exist, e.g. if the defendant is a corporation it can be sued in any district where it does significant business.

Re: where to file the claim--acorrding to where we rent the house or where the

Mr. Whipple's answer is correct.

Cupertino is in Santa Clara County, not San Mateo County. An action based on the landlord's residence should be filed at:

Palo Alto Facility

270 Grant Avenue

Palo Alto, CA 94306

(650) 462-3800

Public Service Hours:

8:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m. M-F

For more information, go to:

http://www.scselfservice.org/small/index.jsp