If my landlord changed the locks on me is he liable for my attorney fees in an unlawful detainer case?

What does your rental agreement say about attorney fees? You want to review the agreement to see if there is an attorney fee provision or not.

What discovery should I provide to my landlord if they sent me a form interrogatories unlawful detainer?

You need to answer all the questions posed on the form interrogatories truthfully and completely.

When a landlord withholds 100% of a security deposit, what expenses must the landlord itemize?

The landlord is supposed to give you an itemization and attach repair receipts and/or estimates within 21 days after you moved out. If the landlord...

Who's responsible for moisture damage in the bathroom? Landlord or tenant?

Do you keep the window open? Do you properly maintain the bathroom and clean up any spilled water? This could be a question for the court to decide.

If u were served a 3 day notice to pay or quit on 9/12 but dont pay until 9/23 can u still be evicted

You should notify the landlord of your intention to pay a few days late and see if they will accept that. However, the landlord is not required to...

Normally, the acceptance of rent by the landlord after the filing of an unlawful detainer would mess up the landlord's case, and the tenant should...

Can my cousin be evicted for helping me and my son from being homeless?

If the lease does not allow additional occupants or subleasing, then yes, there is a possibility that the tenant could be faced with an eviction...

Owner gave me a 6o day notice. after the 60 days were expired, I paid the rent for the upcoming month. can owner still evict?

Attorney Chen is correct. If the landlord accepted rent for another month after your 60 day notice expired, then the landlord would need to serve...

What are my rights as a landlord?

Create and serve a 3 day notice to cure or quit on the tenant, requiring them to give you a set of keys. If they fail to do so, file an unlawful...

Is it legal to charge a late fee on a delinquent rent?

While a late fee may be valid in some limited circumstances (see Civil Code 1671(d)), the better practice would be not to charge late fees. Rather,...