Can I hold Landlord responsible?

Hold LL responsible for losses--maybe, (but my gut says it’s a very slim maybe). Hold LL responsible for immediate action--YES. So long as you...

What is my next step in getting abandoned property out of my residence?

Maybe in a few weeks or months, but this is still fresh--he still has a future pick up date scheduled with you for two days from now, and you...

How to take care of a judgment for an eviction that shows in background check but not credit report

If I understand your post, you want to remove ('take care') the judgment from your record so it won't 'pop' when a background check is conducted? ...

Does the lease holder need a good reason to evict a sub-tenant? Or does it have to do more with giving a proper notice?

Proper notice must be given always. Whether a good reason is required turns on whether the sub-tenant fights the eviction. If sub-tenant...

It’s not clear what you mean you were 'served with an eviction notice' and a 'court date'. Generally the LL will give you what is called a Pay...

How do I get my girlfriend removed from the apartment I rented for her?

You will likely have to evict her in accordance with California LL-Tenant laws. Takes anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks depending on...

Can i take my landlord(housing) to court for bank overdraft fees?

No. You wrote the checks. Its your account. The LL is not obligated to balance your checking account, track which checks are good, which are...

What's the difference? If any

Mr. Smith is spot on. I would only add (and I'm reaching way back to law school for this one) that a 'judgment creditor falls into the category...

Maintenance entered my apartment with out a 24 hour notice after I had already made a police report. What actions can I take?

‘Sue’? ‘Collect’? What damages do you have as a result? None that you mentioned. I do not believe you will be able to generate cash...

Can a non-recorded attorney represent a person in a case?

If you are handling the matter pro se, you are not just the opposing party, you are the opposing party's advocate. The attorney who called you MAY...