How do I recover damages to my rental unit?

Your clients would be for negligence or breach of contract. You will need to take pictures and obtain multiple estimates of the repair costs, then...

Terminating a 1 year apartment lease early.

You need to document your concerns in writing as well as contact the Los Angeles County Health Department regarding the insects to force the...

Suing my apartment complex in Southern California

As a practical matter, you should speak to the landlord about moving to a different unit or terminating the lease without charge. If they do not...

Do i need a Real Estate Attorney?

Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord is supposed to return your security deposit within 21 days of termination of the rental agreement. The...

The form is form interrogatories specifically for unlawful detainer cases. You need to respond within 5 days of service, if personally served. ...

I rent a room from someone who also is renting.i paid my rent and he didnt.Now I have to move. can he shut off utilities?

Under Civil Code Section 789 . 3, you can seek damages of $100.00 per day if your landlord intended to cause you to vacate the premises by cutting...

Can I sue my landlord for my rent money back?

You can sue your landlord in small claims, but the question is how much of a rent rebate will you obtain. You should take pictures and document...

Can a tenant who has been locked out return after they have removed their belongings? the tenant left behind is a relative.

You have a high burden to obtain a restraining order or civil harassment order, typically you need threats of harm. For more information from the...

I was served a 10 days pay rent or quick . I only have the rent amount not the late fee. Can I still be evicted?

Pay the rent with witnesses and/or get a receipt. If the landlord accepts the rent, it voids the notice. Further, a court may not be inclined to...

If you cannot negotiate a resolution that gets the tenant out, the City of Los Angeles can advance the relocation assistance to the tenant on your...