I think I might need help filing my response to an unlawful detainer??

Then contact a landlord/tenant attorney to help you, or go to the local unlawful detainer self help center where people can help you for free.

If we are in a roommate situation with two separate agreements can we evict our roommates without the landlord being involved?

Perhaps you should consider moving, or asking the landlord for permission to breach the lease and find something more affordable without the...

My roommate broke the our lease decided to leave and not pay rent am i responsible for all the rent?

Unless your lease specifically states that each party is only responsible for 1/2, which most do not, you are responsible for the full amount and...

Usually, the landlord gives you 2 figures when your lease comes up 1) the new rent for a lease 2) the month to month figure if no lease is signed....

Should i get a lawyer for a 30 day notice to terminate tenancy if i feel its retaliation?

CA Code Section 1942.5 discusses your rights and remedies based upon the landlords actions. In short, you do have a cause of action against the...

I want to sue my old roomate. How should i come up with an amount?

You can sue for up to $7,500. in small clams.

Hot water is a stronger argument, yet I do think you may be able to argue a rent reduction for the month. However, the landlord may disagree which...

Roommate paid he half of the rent for Jan, they cashed the check. My money was in transit through bank. Got 3 day or quit.

You need to speak to an attorney right away, time may be of the essence regarding the lawsuit you are involved in. What you wrote makes a little...

What is the proper way to get rid of a subtenant from my rental unit?

Yes, give him a 30 day notice or 60 day notice in writing. If they do not leave, you will have to take them to court.

Can a landlord return my rent over 30 days after they've accepted it in an unlawful detainer matter?

They will argue that they kept the rent check to prove late payment. Yes they can legally do this. However, there are counter arguments to be made...