Can i be evicted from illegal unit ..for not paying rent would i loose my relocation money if he stakes me to court do i loose?

Unfortunately, yes you can be evicted from an illegal unit. If the property is under rent control (assuming it was legal) you need to be paid...

Great question. The answer is the down payment is NOT reimbursed to whomever paid it unless you have an agreement (e.g. contract) to reimburse...

In Los Angeles, California can a landlord increase the rent over 150% without written notification.

Are you renting a condo? You need to ascertain if the property is under rent control. Go here: http://zimas.lacity.org/ If under rent control...

UD Summons posted to door and marked "by personal service" Need help clarifying the type of service

I'll explain what happened. The process server checked the box "personal" even if not to your person as you may reasonably believe, because this...

I prevailed in a UD case against landlord (retaliatory eviction) the judge ordered landlord to pay my costs

Congratulations on prevailing. However, you CANNOT deduct the costs of the eviction you were awarded or you will be evicted. Prior court costs...

How do I establish standing in a post-sale foreclosure action?

I may have the "secret" answer for you, but you also have additional issues. The Calif. Supreme Court just made its ruling in Yvanova v. New...

What is the statue of limitations on MY filing an action, asserting same allegations as I did in previously dismissed case?

I am sorry that you are ill. But as to your legal question, you have a two year statute of limitations (CCP 335.1) to sue the landlord from when...

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I agree you need a lawyer. But basically, 1. Exhaust informal attempts with seller broker to close. Maybe try a Notice to Seller to Perform. ...

Your lease terms help put the burden on the landlord, but as you say, you need to also turn on the water. It seems the gardener is the problem so...

I agree with Mr. Lauria. Eviction law is clear, the unlawful detainer is a limited action and you do NOT waive your rights to other matters if not...