Can a commercial landlord send me a bill for legal fee associated with sending me a notice about past due rent?

If your lease does not provide for attorney's fees (or pre-litigation legal fees), then the answer is no. You need to read the attorney fee...

My question is regard to ca. tenant law.. i have a new landlord who no says that our guest can't use our assigned parking and i

As I previously answered, your tenants can park in your space, unless your original lease expressly provides otherwise, which is very unlikely. ...

Should the police have refused to address a landlord lockout? They claimed it was a civil issue.

If you lived in the dwelling for more than 1 year, you are entitled to 60 days notice, not 30 days notice. Improper notice is a defense to an...

A few months ago my landlord served me with a termination notice for my lease. She locked me out two days afterward.

You should consider moving to set aside the default judgment based upon improper service. The landlord cannot serve you at a location that you...

A few months ago my landlord served me with a termination notice for my lease. She locked me out two days afterward.

You should consider moving to set aside the default judgment based upon failure to properly serve you to get the eviction off your record and...

I want to sue my landlord, how long can I stay in the house during the legal process?

You will not be required to move out just because you filed suit, if there is time remaining on your lease. Assuming no local rent control, your...

Need help with invasion of property this person broke into my vacant units introduce himself as the new manager to other tenat

Use AVVO or Google to find an landlord tenant attorney in your price range. Many do simple evictions for $750.00.

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Can I legally lock my brother out, put his belongings out and change my locks??

You should consider getting a domestic violence restraining order, which would require your brother to move out. The California Courts provide...

If you go through the labor commissioner, it usually takes about a year. If you file suit in court, it can take up to 2 years to get to trial. ...

How can I keep my job, when I feel that my boss wants to fire me for getting injured?

To protect your rights, you should immediately document in writing your concerns that your manager is retaliating against for reporting an injury...