Questions answered by Douglas Whitney Weitzman

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Can my roommate kick me out?

Douglas's answer | Answered on May 06, 2013

If you are not on the lease, and you pay the rent monthly, you are probably a sub-tenant to the original tenant and you can be asked to leave with...

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Landlord entered my home without my permission, one of the valuable jewelries is missing. What else could be done?

Douglas's answer | Answered on May 06, 2013

You did the right thing by filing a police report. Hopefully they will do some forensics, and determine whether or not there was any forced entry....

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Unlawful Detainer on my Door...How long do I have to file an answer to the summons?

Douglas's answer | Answered on May 06, 2013

When an unlawful detainer is property served, you get 5 days to answer. Proper service is by personal service, or substituted service on someone...

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I need to file a ud action for a tenant who hasn't moved following a 60 day notice. How do I do this?

Douglas's answer | Answered on May 06, 2013

I think you got it exactly right. You file a UD action. You can try to do it yourself or hire an attorney to do it for you. If this becomes...

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What constitutes breaking a renter lease?

Douglas's answer | Answered on May 06, 2013

I also happen to be a real estate broker, so I think I can answer this question well. Most real estate contracts that are used by agents have a...

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Attorneys fees mentioned in lease. How do the fees get handled?

Douglas's answer | Answered on May 03, 2013

If the landlord has to take any kind of enforcement action, including serving 3-day notices, filing an unlawful detainer, or have an attorney write...

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What is the Statute of Lititations for a judgement of eviction

Douglas's answer | Answered on May 01, 2013

Judgments stay on your record for a minimum of ten years. And since the statutory interest rate is 10% simple interest, the judgment doubles...

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I have possession of my home and judgment states rental agreement canceled legally can I go into my house?

Douglas's answer | Answered on May 01, 2013

Mr. Morales is right. It would be great if tenants just followed the law, but many times they do not. If they don't vacate voluntarily by...

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Can landlord raise rent if lease rental agreement states set amount and duration and doesnt mention raising rent during lease?

Douglas's answer | Answered on May 01, 2013

If you have a 3 year written agreement and there is no mention of increase of rent, then the rent must stay at the 3 year amount. The landlord...

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The landlord told me I can't put an air-con in my window because he has to pay my utilities (included in my rent).

Douglas's answer | Answered on May 01, 2013

When you rented your unit, there wasn't an air conditioner. I am assuming that your unit is covered under rent control, as West Hollywood has a...

Douglas Whitney Weitzman's Answers (694)

Can my roommate kick me out?

Landlord entered my home without my permission, one of the valuable jewelries is missing. What else could be done?

Unlawful Detainer on my Door...How long do I have to file an answer to the summons?

I need to file a ud action for a tenant who hasn't moved following a 60 day notice. How do I do this?

What constitutes breaking a renter lease?

Attorneys fees mentioned in lease. How do the fees get handled?

What is the Statute of Lititations for a judgement of eviction

I have possession of my home and judgment states rental agreement canceled legally can I go into my house?

Can landlord raise rent if lease rental agreement states set amount and duration and doesnt mention raising rent during lease?

The landlord told me I can't put an air-con in my window because he has to pay my utilities (included in my rent).