Will a phone call from an attorney to settle help before filing suit?

Lawyers who send letters or place phone calls to out of state companies are often sorry that they did, unless it is to the manufacturer demanding...

Is there any explanation on line on how to fill out a U-150 form?

Hi, sounds like you'd be better off contacting a tenant rights attorney or legal services for help with this. Many tenants believe they can do this...

If a renter defaults to a summons from their 1 yr. lease but also has a 60day termination lease, does it void the 60day too?

If a tenant is served with an eviction lawsuit, they must file a response in the court or a default can be entered against them and an eviction...

If my son's father evicts me can I legally take my son with me or would I have to leave him?

I have reclassified this to child custody, as it may be more applicable than eviction. Consult immediately with a family law attorney who may also...

I been renting a room for nine years and now my landlord gave me a thirty day notice because she said that the room has to be to

You need to get at lease 60 days notice. Consult with a tenant rights attorney.

Can I get evicted for having a cat and not sign any contract?

If you've complained to the landlord in writing about the hole, and the landlord does nothing to repair it to proper safe/building code condition,...

Send the notice that you intend to vacate to the address on your lease for notices and save a copy for your records. Note in a cover letter to the...

Can a landlord ask for their deposit back 2 1/2 weeks after they had refunded, because of finding pet stains ?

The matter can end up in small claims court if you don't agree to pay them for the damage from pet stains. Try to work something out.

received a UD june 27 didnt respond what should i expect now

Call the clerk of the court first thing Monday morning and give her/him the case number to find out the status of your case. There is probably a...

What does the CA law state about returning deposits back to the tenant in this situation?

Small claims courts hear disputes between landlords and former tenants regularly. This is something that you should consult with the small claims...