I'm confused by your question so I can't answer it definitively. It's true that if the garage is illegal, you don't have to pay rent--but you must...

I had a default judgment, I have paid it but collection agency is trying to charge me double, now can I remove lien.

The judgment may not have been satisfied at all since you may have only paid the interest. An 11k judgment would have a 10% on it, so you'd be...

We have a Final UD Judgment from a bank. How do we quickly collect the large amount and what % do attorneys typically charge?

That depends on several factors, such as the amount and how easy it will be to collect. Usually anywhere between 15-33%, especially if you're...

Can I sue my landlord & can I get back a portion of the rent for my 2bed/2baths if I can only use 1 bath ?

You have multiple issues and should contact a tenant attorney right away. There are issues with late fees, habitability, charging more for...

How can I remove an eviction from my rental history when I moved before I was served?

You need to file a motion to set aside default judgment since they likely sued you while you had already left. That would reopen the case, then you...

Major structural Repair: tenant's rights??

Generally, the answer is no, the landlord is not required to relocate you if necessary repairs are being done, but he can't charge for rent for...

Relocation fees owed? California?

You need to call an attorney ASAP. Not having permits is a reason to terminate your lease but because there's no permits, you have options as well....

What do I do if my landlord filed eviction papers on accident?

If they filed UD after you had vacated, it may be a mistake or they thought you had not vacated properly. The only way to fight it now is to set...

Hey, my landlord tried and did the pest control but it’s not helping and he is not breaking the lease, what do I do?

Talk to an attorney right away. This sounds like uninhabitable premises and you can break the lease on your own, just do it right. I've sued...

After mail service served of form and special interrogatories served to the defendant do you have 5 or 30 days to respond?

First, you should probably get attorney to at least Legal Aid to help. Second, you have 5 days if served personally, 10 days if served by mail...