3 years if they are suing under Civil Code section 1950.5, and it sounds like they are. It's 4 years if they sue under the written contract. By...

Landlord deductions when living with tenants

This is a question for a CPA, not a lawyer. However, I would vote yes.

How can a tenant compel a landlord to reconnect the utilities after they were shut off to force the tenant to move.

If you want quick action, call the county health department--they will order the utilities turned back on. Otherwise, you have to file a lawsuit...

Can I break my lease if I don't feel safe?

One thing people don't seem to realize. Leases are contracts, and contracts are made to be broken. Well, you're supposed to keep your word, but if...

If the landlord wins the eviction and I can't pay the past due rent, can he garnish my wages?

They can, but they might no bother. On the day of the trial, try to negotiate with their lawyer for a firm move-out date in exchange for a waiver...

I now have the money to pay back rent and into the next month and have been served Unlawful Detainer, should I offer?

Offer the money to the property management company. Don't worry about them withdrawing the unlawful detainer--in fact, don't mention it. They...

I was served eviction, and filing Answer with court. Who can serve papers to my landlord, can they live at the same property?

You can serve the landlord by mail. A friend will have to sign a proof of service testifying as to what day they put the Answer in the mail. By...

Rental eviction, is this legal?

ABSOLUTELY you can fight this eviction. First of all, you are well within your rights to withhold rent if the landlord is not making repairs. The...

Rent demanded after house is forclosed on

I think you should make a police report--you can't be locked out and of course the guy can't steal your stuff. If I were you, I'd get out of there...

Hey, they HAVE to provide you with receipts for any expenditure over $150. I think you should sue your landlord in small claims court for return...