Landlord did not make repairs as ordered by Los Angeles Housing Department. What is the process for placing property into REAP?

As you know, nothing moves quickly with government agencies. There is no telling when the building will go into REAP. A property is placed in...

Can a plaintiff add to the original complaint

A complaint can be amended in response to a demurrer. In essence that is what a demurrer is asking the plaintiff to do.

Tenants' safety and security

If a crime is foreseeable, the landlord can be responsible for the resulting damage. The landlord must take reasonable steps to prevent crimes...

No criminal charges for landlord failing to refund your security deposit. You can bring a civil action against you landlord.

It is against the law to intentionally open mail that is addressed to another person.

I broke my lease and landlord wants to break my finances

You should seek advice from a landlord tenant attorney in Florida. Typically, if a tenant vacates a unit prior to the end of the lease term, that...

I have received the 2nd wrong 3 day notice. dates May to Dec.2011 $3300 Would answer or demurer give me more time to move.

If you have grounds for a demurrer of motion to strike, then you should file one. If not, you should file an answer.

What is restraining order with case number teb1293

You should call back the person who called you to get more information. If you have a lawyer you should have your lawyer make the call. Your...

Can I charge my nieghbor for cleanup cost.

This seems like a simply neighborly issue that can be resolved by speaking with your neighbor. We can never control what falls in our yards and...

Is it illegal for landlord to request advance rent payment due to his/her holiday vacation plans?

If you both agreed that the rent would be paid on a specific date every month, then your landlord cannot demand rent earlier than that date.