That is true. Once you've been there for 30 days, a tenancy is established, and they have to serve you with a 3 day notice to pay rent or quit,...

If I accept a settlement after trial,but before filing my judgment in a UD case in Cali, am I creating new verbal tenancy?

Watch out. Any time you have a tenant in possession and accept rent, you may be creating a new tenancy, because they are no longer in the property...

I'm very likely to be evicted. How long will I be able to stay and will I get my deposit back?

First, your question doesn't make sense. If your employer is going to pay the rent, the employer doesn't have to be on the lease. The employer can...

Should I have my witnesses testify in court or request their letters to witness the condition for security deposit dispute?

Letters are hearsay, and while hearsay is admissible in small claims court, you would do much better to bring the witnesses.

Evidence question

The NOVs have to be certified if you want to introduce them "for the truth of the matter" at trial. For example, if the NOVs are certified, you...

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Another evidence question

Wow, tenant--you really need a lawyer for this lawsuit. The Court can take "Judicial Notice" of the former eviction--that means the Court can...

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Evidence questn

Yes, the letters are evidence of what you told the landlord, and evidence that the landlord received the communications.

My home was sold at a trustee's sale in Nov 2011. I also have a tenant who resides in my home. In Jan 2012,

Without knowing all the facts, it appears your defense is that you were never asked for access to the premises, and that you tried to cure and that...

I want to know how to fight the fact that after 7 years of having our dog living with us and just now we have 3 days to get rid

Dear Tenant, If you are in a rent-controlled unit, you should be aware that the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance specifically prohibits...

Apartment building sold at foreclosure this morning. Ex-landlord is demanding access to tenants' units later this week.

Your landlord doesn't own the building and has no more right to enter your apartment than does a perfect stranger. If he tries to enter your...

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