Dismissing an unlawful detainer case (landlord/tenant)?

It's called a "request" because yes the court does have to approve and enter it. If it's defective the court will reject it and the case will not...

Generally nothing. If it was rent controlled you'd be able to get relocation fees. But no one gets to live anywhere for free. The fact that unit...

How should we handle our landlord?

Here are some things you should know: first thing I would do is call the Department of building and safety and file a complaint. The next thing I...

My landlord is evicting me with a 60 day notice because he's going out of the rental business. Do I have any defense?

When a case does not involve rent control the landlord is otherwise entitled to regain possession upon lawful 60 days notice. After all it is the...

Can I keep my air conditioning (in window)?

If the installation requires the air conditioner to be screwed in or otherwise permanently affixed to the window then the landlord can rightfully...

Can we get back our washer and dryer from our previous lndlord?

This question is easier to answer if you have something in writing staying they were buying them or were selling them for you. Otherwise the...

Can you be sued for a lease on a home 17 years later ?

The answer is a definite "no". There is a statute of limitations for civil lawsuits for breach of contract which is generally four years under the...

Can the landlord charge me for bed bugs?

The short answer is absolutely not. Bed bugs tend to "migrate" from one unit to another making it impossible to determine the origins of the...

There can be no requirement from the court for you to pay rent or post a bond prior to the eviction trial. After the trial and if you lose and ask...

I wish to delay filing an answer to UD. I filed a Quash & Demurrer, is there any addl motion(s) that can be filed before Ans.

This is the most expedited area of the law so the general answer is no. Also you are prohibited from filing motions just to delay the proceedings....