Unlawful detainer: Can landlord assert facts/events that occurred after complaint was filed as basis for eviction?

Mr.Chen is correct. The basis for the eviction must be present prior to the filing of the complaint. However, The landlord may introduce...

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We live in a rental that had a working pool upon move in. It is no longer useable.

You should contact a landlord/tenant attorney concerning this matter. It is not clear from your question who's duty it was to maintain the pool...

Not properly served answer in UD case

It appears that there was no irregularity in the proceeding. The judge accepted as true the landlord was not property served with discovery.

Our place has roaches,rat's,Landlord placed poison,now my dog got poisoned and might not make it!+ after altercation wehave30 Ds

First if all the items you listed are true, immediately call the local Housing Dept. and file a complaint. A landlord has a duty to provide...

Can landlord unilaterally amend terms of lease to limit attorney's fees?

Yes. Under rent control a landlord can amend the contract upon notice to the tenant. A landlord may not amend a contract and then evict for...

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Post eviction: Landlord stored my property, now several things missing. What should I do?

Assuming the landlord was storing your personal property (as opposed to providing a place where you could store your own property) he became a...

What happens if a plaintiff attorney files a forcible detainer complaint without verification the complaint is true

An unverified complaint is subject to being stricken by the court. As to the remainder of the question, there is insufficient information to give...

The upstairs unit flooded and the water destroyed my property in the basement. storage can I ask my landlord for compensation?

Just a note to add to the previous excellent answer. There are not enough facts to be able to tell the cause of the flooding, however, most...

Can we sue for triple damages? Our land lord still hasn't released our security deposit and it's may 22nd.

Based on the facts as you describe them in the question, I also believe you may have a viable claim against the landlord for the full amount of the...

How important is the Declaration of Diligence in a UD?

The question is not entirely clear as to what is meant by the "occupant" in the context of the question. Also, is the server your husband? Is he...

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