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I moved into a place in November 2009, No walk in inspection was done. 2 months later he sold the place.
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Answered on March 10, 2011
Simply saying that the landlord is using your security deposit to upgrade the unit is a pretty bold statement. You would definitely need some sort...
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A tenant is adamant about getting a new carpet. Can I raise the rent if i put a new carpet in?
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Answered on March 10, 2011
You would be under a legal obligation to replace the carpet if the carpet is so old, rotted, infested, etc. that it is causing harm to the...
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Tenant has a dog. Can I tell new tenants "No Dogs" or is it discriminatory?
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Answered on March 10, 2011
Adding to Chen's answer, I would caution you that, as a landlord, you may be responsible for injuries resulting from the tenant's dog biting...
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After move-out, my landlord charged me for costs beyond our security deposit and says it may affect my credit...
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Answered on March 05, 2011
First of all, you need to make sure your landlord complied with California law as it pertains to the security deposit. The landlord MUST return...
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Can a defense of retaliatory eviction be re-litigated in a suit for damages?
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Answered on March 05, 2011
Again, its all dependent on whether the issue of retaliatory eviction was litigated and whether there was a final judgment on the merits. I would...
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Can a defense of retaliatory eviction be re-litigated in a suit for damages?
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Answered on March 05, 2011
I would like to provide you with an understanding of Attorney Chen's reference to "res judicata" and "collateral estoppel." First and foremost, res...
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What are my landlord rights as dealing with roaches?
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Answered on March 04, 2011
Your situation is somewhat unique, but not uncommon. Usually it is the tenant complaining to the landlord about roaches, and not the other way...
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DO I HAVE LEGAL CAUSE AND STRONG DEFENCE TO APPEAL EVICTION JUDGEMENT?
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Answered on March 04, 2011
I agree with Attorney Chen. Additionally, what your landlord has done, if the facts are as I understand them to be, is violated California law with...
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Is it illegal for a landlord to a falsify a landlord/tenant complaint document/form against a tenant for unsatisfied rent...
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Answered on March 04, 2011
It is never legal to falsify judicial documents, such as a complaint. However, proving its falsification/misrepresentation is another issue. I...
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Can I win a eviction? Do I need a lawyer?
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Answered on March 04, 2011
I completely agree with Attorney Chen. When an unlawful detainer encompasses facts/issues that are complex or that are in dispute, an attorney is...
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