Once the lease is ordered forfeited by the Court, you will not be able to seek future rent damages. The Court in an unlawful detainer matter will...

Do I need an attorney?

You may need to consult with a worker's compensation attorney to get a better understanding of your rights. As for the medical bills, you are...

I was served an unlawful detainer 2 weeks before the expiration of my notice to pay or quit, the letter stated I had 3 days...

If the unlawful detainer was filed before the expiration of the notice you have a valid defense for premature filing of action.

How much do I have to charge for a non-refundable painting fee?

You can obtain a security deposit, from your tenant, of an amount higher than $500.00 and make appropriate deductions to paint the walls once your...

I just received an Unlawful Detainer (eviction) by mail, do I have 5 days or 15 if I was not personally served?

If the summons is not personally served, you have 15 days to file a response.

Landlord breaching contract for entering my space and moving my stuff into a different room without my consent?

A landlord does not have the authority to enter the unit of a paying tenant without proper notice. If you had been up to date with your rent, then...

Can I remove my exwife from the lease

If your wife is on the lease agreement you cannot have her name removed without her consent. If she no longer lives in your rental that may be a...

Landlord threatened to evict because of complaint to housing department. What is my recourse?

You have no recourse until your landlord files the unlawful detainer. If that happens you have a defense based on retaliation.

Am I entitled to an itemized reciept of all fees I paid to my landlord for september

There is nothing that states you should be given an accounting of fees and costs associated with the eviction but most likely it is attorney fees...

Since you have a verified complaint, the cross-defendant's response must be verified. However, you are correct in your assumption that the Court...