My landlord is advertising my apartment at a very high rate because I moved out before lease term.

The landlord has a duty to mitigate his damages. If he were to sue you for several months' rent, the Court would look at whether he took...

Can a non-attorney (such as a broker) provide loan modification services in California?

My initial thought is that you seem like someone who has the wherewithal to write in complete sentences, and to seek out an answer to legal...

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If you rent a home in CA and is in forclosure, can the owner evict you with a 60 day notice that was never received by me?

Under the Protecting Tenants in Foreclosure Act, if your lease qualifies you as a bona fide tenant, then you can enforce the lease terms against...

Can a business entity (a LLC) file a civil rights lawsuit against a city for violation of the 1st Amendment ?

As my colleagues have noted, there are interesting First Amendment issues raised here. However, in addition to that, if they have harmed your...

Attorney filed a "Notice of Default" on my property, putting cloud on title causing me great financial difficulty. What 2 do?

If you believe the attorney did something wrong (and I am not saying he did, as it is unclear what happened from the few facts provided), you can...

If the resident has vacated a foreclosed property, can the plaintiff still proceed with unlawful detainer trial?

Sometimes unlawful detainers go to trial after the issue of "possession" has been resolved (in other words, after the tenants move out). Once the...

Are frivolous arguments considered actual litigation?

You were both litigating, that is apparent as you were in court and filing papers and arguing motions. My first thought in reading this is...

Do I need a real estate attorney for this case?

As a general rule, the landlord cannot charge you for ordinary maintenance, and cannot charge you for upgrading the property. However, the tenant...

Which has jurisdiction, California Superior or US District after wrongful eviction following a fraudulent foreclosure action ?

You have a complicated set of facts and an unclear question. Jurisdiction for what purposes? And for whom? it is also unclear what your...

I lost my house on July 17 in a foreclosure sale while I was in a modification review, then served a three day notice, then ud

It is illegal, pursuant the Homeowners Bill of Rights laws, which went into effect in 2013 in California, for a lender to foreclose while...