If I have paid the majority of my rent can I be evicted due to non payment??

Yes you can be evicted for being behind partially on back rents. You may want to file a ch. 7 or ch. 13 bankruptcy which will get you some...

As stated above it is standard procedure to give 24 hour notice and to enter for maintenance reasons including making sure there are working smoke...

Do I need to file an answer to a summons for eviction?

You must either file a motion to quash, demur, or answer within 5 days from the date you are served. If you do not respond a default judgment will...

You are entitled to reduced rent while the property remains uninhabitable. You should seek the advice of an AVVO attorney who provides free...

Can I Sue my land lady for sweat equity?

You can sue her for her verbal promises; you may have promissory estoppel claims or a quasi-contract claim among others. You should seek the advice...

Do I have to pay lawyer's fee he sent me post factum?

If you have a contract with him for the fees then he can sue you for a breach of contract to recover the balance. You may have a defense if the...

The courts can stop a sale. The foreclosure trustee only acts on behalf of the servicer (mortgage company) so whoever is telling you that the...

Self-help eviction Landlord filed UD action after I demanded return of belongings can I combine my civil complaint?

You may be able to do it by way of noticed motion or ex parte motion to consolidate the two matters. Unless the two matters are deemed related and...

If person we pay rent to is son of owner but son lives rent free is he master tenant?

It is impossible to know without seeing the notices and finding out more about how they were served. If you have a term lease it will be different...

Can a judge rule for the tenant in an unlawful detainer case if there is a partial payment already accepted

Try to pay the rent again. Make sure to document everything. You should try to work it out with the owner. Bottom line even if it was a technical...