Based upon the description above, I will only say that it boils down whether or not the landlord has the intent to retaliate against the tenant for...

I want to evict a tenant for cultivating large amounts of marijuana... please help.

No, you don't have to wait until the criminal case has run its course. You may evict him for nuisance as well. I don't believe you need to serve...

GC lic called suspended after I hired him

You can certainly file a claim against his license bond for abandoning the project. Chances are contractors like him often have many claims made...

Tenants (as defendants) can't recover any damages (except for costs and attorney's fees) in an unlawful detainer. You have to file a separate suit....

In In Re Walker, the U.S. Bankrutcy Court, Eastern District judge in an unopposed motion filed by the plaintiff debtor held that MERS didn't have...

What is the statute of limitations with regards to a first mortgage being able to collect a deficiency after a foreclosure?

You need not be concerned with the statute of limitations. But you're still concerned, I would say the 4 years for breach of written contract would...

Cash For Keys

The "cash for keys" deal should not convert your loans from non-recourse to recourse. It is usually done to avoid an eviction and delay in taking...

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Can a lender refuse to give me a reinstatement quote

After the Notice of Default (NOD) has been recorded, you have to deal with the trustee. The trustee handles all matters related to foreclosure...

Does Bankruptcy stop an unlawful detainer case/trial.

The general rule is if you file bankruptcy, all legal actions against you are automatically stayed. The landlord would have to go bankruptcy to get...

Is it still retaliation if a landlord fixes and then retaliates?

The fact that the landlord complies with the tenant's request to make repairs does not preclude any subsequent act to increase rent or evict from...