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What is the out come if I don't show up in court for a unlawful detainer my boss says he cant afford to skip my
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Answered on July 06, 2014
If you fail to show up, your landlord, if he appears, will receive a default against you and you will be evicted. In addition to the damage to your...
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Is a landlord of apartment built after 1978 bound by the "just cause" requirement to give a reason when ending periodic tenancy?
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Answered on July 06, 2014
Mr. Kane is correct. If your building was built after 1978, your unit would not fall with the just cause eviction controls under the Los Angeles...
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Can you enter into a stipulated judgment with defendant UD 115 without an active case (no case #)?
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Answered on June 26, 2014
In order to enter into a stipulated judgment, you would need to file an unlawful detainer. Without filing an unlawful detainer, you would not be...
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If I am served a Summons in an Unlawful Detainer case, can I demurr the Complaint based on...
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Answered on June 12, 2014
A demurrer tests the legal sufficiency of the Complaint, so the defenses you are raising may be better in an Answer. You should speak to an...
Is it legal for me to propose a settlement offer to my landlord?
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Answered on June 12, 2014
Yes, you can enter into a settlement with your landlord. If your landlord has already filed an unlawful detainer against you, ensure the...
When were Certificates of Occupancy first issued in Los Angeles for residential properties?
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Answered on May 28, 2014
All units that are being used for residences need to have a certificate of occupancy. If you are having an issue with finding a certificate of...
Can my landlord lie about the amount of rent owed n about serving me a 3day pay or quit?
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Answered on May 28, 2014
Although your landlord can still file an unlawful detainer against you, your defense would be that the 3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit was...
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If i obtain a STATEMENT OF REGISTRATION STATUS by the LAHD stating a property is not under their jurisdicytion, can I then
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Answered on May 28, 2014
Mr. Kane is correct. If your single family residence was unlawfully converted to a duplex, the units now fall within the Los Angeles Rent...
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I want to remove a tenant for failure to pay, going on 4 months now, should I start with a 3 day notice to get things moving?
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Answered on May 27, 2014
In order to begin the eviction process, you need to fill out and serve a Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit. Although you only have a verbal...
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What do i do ... i received court papers with an unlawful detainer and a couple other papers.
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Answered on May 27, 2014
Although you may want to settle this matter with your landlord or your landlord's attorney, you only have five days to respond to the Complaint...