Questions answered by Rares Michael Ghilezan

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Hi an attorney talked me into a mold litigation with a former landlord in which i suffered injury

Rares's answer | Answered on August 05, 2013

The law makes it very clear that it is the client's call wether or not to settle. If you decide to not go to trial but accept the settlement...

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Legality of removing an adult son's belongings from his father's house

Rares's answer | Answered on August 05, 2013

This sounds like an issue that would be best resolved through dialogue between the son and father. If the belongings are physically located on...

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What to do when tenant is evicted and leaves personal possessions but doesn't come to the scheduled meeting to pick up stuff?

Rares's answer | Answered on August 05, 2013

I agree with counsel above, you are in fact entitled to recover certain costs, such as storage and moving costs, but you have to follow the...

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Just because my boyfriends mom owns the house does he have the right to throw me out and throw my personal belongings out as wel

Rares's answer | Answered on August 05, 2013

We need more facts to be able to answer your question. How long were you living in the house? Did you ever sign a lease agreement? Did you ever pay...

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Do I have grounds for filing a demurrer? If so, how would I state my case?

Rares's answer | Answered on August 05, 2013

Under CA law, the landlord is allowed to evict all tenants and subtenants for non-payment of rent. A demurrer can be used in an Unlawful Detainer...

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Is there any action I can take with a roommate whose sibling owns the house?

Rares's answer | Answered on August 05, 2013

If you feel that his conduct is intentional and that it is seriously alarming, annoying, or harassing you, you can file for a civil harassment...

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If the landlord refuses to take care of the bed bug problem can I withhold rent?

Rares's answer | Answered on August 05, 2013

Under CA law, rent withholding is one remedy a tenant can use if the landlord refuses to fix a problem with the unit, but there is more to the...

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What is the maximum liability that landlord can hold a tenant to ?

Rares's answer | Answered on August 04, 2013

How long did you live in the unit? the landlord has to pro-rate the price of replacing/fixing the floor, paint and appliances based on the length...

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My roommate fled w/o notice on july 30th and she isnt on the lease can I still get her to pay me?

Rares's answer | Answered on August 04, 2013

You could try taking her to Small Claims Court. But realize that even if you were to win a money judgment against her, unless she owns property or...

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Received 60 day notice dont have last so i have paid rent we are month to month only have 14 days of month but paid did accept

Rares's answer | Answered on August 04, 2013

Under CA law, a landlord can terminate a month-to-month tenancy that has lasted for longer than a year upon service of a 60-day notice. Unless your...

Rares Michael Ghilezan's Answers (151)

Hi an attorney talked me into a mold litigation with a former landlord in which i suffered injury

Legality of removing an adult son's belongings from his father's house

What to do when tenant is evicted and leaves personal possessions but doesn't come to the scheduled meeting to pick up stuff?

Just because my boyfriends mom owns the house does he have the right to throw me out and throw my personal belongings out as wel

Do I have grounds for filing a demurrer? If so, how would I state my case?

Is there any action I can take with a roommate whose sibling owns the house?

If the landlord refuses to take care of the bed bug problem can I withhold rent?

What is the maximum liability that landlord can hold a tenant to ?

My roommate fled w/o notice on july 30th and she isnt on the lease can I still get her to pay me?

Received 60 day notice dont have last so i have paid rent we are month to month only have 14 days of month but paid did accept