Questions answered by Kenny Kean Tan

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If a tenant wins a UD judgment against landlord, can the amount of the judgment (court fees) be deducted from future rent?

Kenny's answer | Answered on December 05, 2010

You may enforce the money judgment against the landlord. First you ask him politely to write you a check. If he doesn't, there are ways to enforce...

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Approx. 10 years ago, my dad and a notary public, notarized a home loan that my dad owned with my mom.

Kenny's answer | Answered on December 05, 2010

If in fact your mom's signature was forged and the notary public failed to properly notarize her signature, you may have a claim against the notary...

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My roof has been leaking for almost 2 years....what do I do?

Kenny's answer | Answered on December 05, 2010

Here's a strategy that works most of the time. Contact your local code enforcement offier about this problem. He will probably come out and...

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Can an unlawful detainer action have more than one basis for recovery of possession?

Kenny's answer | Answered on December 05, 2010

I agree with Frank Chen that it's better to base your unlawful detainer on the expiration of the lease. If the lease is not month-to-month but a...

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Bed bug problem

Kenny's answer | Answered on December 05, 2010

I believe the landlord should be responsible for relocating you to a habitable temporary unit while they fumigate the apartment. You should also be...

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Chase foreclosure started for 2 ARM’s 2-3 months late, mortgage statements stopped, missed full payments by $.032 and $55.

Kenny's answer | Answered on December 05, 2010

There have been many stories told about lenders' messing up their records. Chase may be one of them. I have clients who also have chase as their...

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Tenant terminated lease with only 19 day notice for no just cause

Kenny's answer | Answered on December 04, 2010

Unless the lease otherwise provides, you may not deduct future obligation under the lease, in this case future rental damage that you think you...

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Can a tenant in an unlawful detainer action be served twice with the summons and complaint?

Kenny's answer | Answered on December 04, 2010

Yes, you may legally serve the defendants by more than one means; it is not uncommon if you want to effect service in Th shortest time possible.

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If the landlord wrote on the lease agreement form that we cannot use the living room since it is for landlord use only,

Kenny's answer | Answered on December 04, 2010

I agree with Frank Chen that if you're a lodger and the owner lives under the same roof and the agreement is such that you're renting a room and...

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Can a lender which purchased my loan but never executed a recorded deed of trust legally foreclose on my property?

Kenny's answer | Answered on December 04, 2010

I agree with what Frank Chen has said in the prior answer. The Chapter 7 filing takes care of your personal liability but it did not remove the...

Kenny Kean Tan's Answers (1089)

If a tenant wins a UD judgment against landlord, can the amount of the judgment (court fees) be deducted from future rent?

Approx. 10 years ago, my dad and a notary public, notarized a home loan that my dad owned with my mom.

My roof has been leaking for almost 2 years....what do I do?

Can an unlawful detainer action have more than one basis for recovery of possession?

Bed bug problem

Chase foreclosure started for 2 ARM’s 2-3 months late, mortgage statements stopped, missed full payments by $.032 and $55.

Tenant terminated lease with only 19 day notice for no just cause

Can a tenant in an unlawful detainer action be served twice with the summons and complaint?

If the landlord wrote on the lease agreement form that we cannot use the living room since it is for landlord use only,

Can a lender which purchased my loan but never executed a recorded deed of trust legally foreclose on my property?