If eviction papers are filed. is there a way, to still pay and stay..

It really depends as to whether your unit is under rent control or not. If it is under rent control, the owner will probably not allow you to...

Unlawful detainers have to be served personally, or by substituted service. It cannot be mailed. Did you get served properly? You may want to...

Bedbugs are pests, and the landlord specifically said that you were responsible for the bed bug infestation. There are several good products on...

I was in the hospital when I had to return security deposit money to a tenant, so a friend of mine sent wrote and sent a check

I think what you did is ok. It is clear that the accounting and the check was on behalf of the rental unit and the tenant, so as long as the...

Who can count as tenant or roommate

Anyone that lives in a rental unit counts as a tenant. Children have to have a parent or guardian. Sometimes a renter may be considered a...

Our tenants have witheld 2 months rent in lieu of maintenance and upgrades they have done without our approval.

I would think that renters in Santa Monica would be careful when they don't give basic rights to the landlord; they could lose their rent...

Tenant severely damaged the house I rented to him and his alleged family. Where can I find a lawyer to take this on contingency?

This is a pretty complicated case. I am not sure that an attorney will take this on contingency. It is a breach of contract case that has to be...

I agree with the other two attorneys. You are entitled to a unit with heat. If there isn't a heater, then you can demand that the owner install...

What do I do

Hopefully you have your fully executed copy of the lease. The landlord cannot unilaterally change anything on a lease, and hopefully isn't...

Whenever you sue someone in court, you have the burden of proof to convince the trier of fact that it is more likely than not (50.1%) . Most...