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My non-rent paying adult son is thinking of claiming squatters rights. I have given him a 30 day notice.
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Answered on March 20, 2013
If he has lived there for less than a year and you properly served him a valid 30 day notice, you will need to file an unlawful detainer at then of...
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What is the best way to get money owed to me from a roommate who has not payed late fees and rent?
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Answered on March 07, 2013
It is unclear from your information whether:
A) you are on lease by yourself with a landlord and you are renting (subleasing par of the unit) to...
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Landlord Tenant
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Answered on February 22, 2013
The statement "the landlord stopped receiving our monthly rent" is unclear.
Did he stop accepting it?
Did you stop sending it?
Did you send it...
I have a hearing to stay a sheriff lockout tomorrow. Might the judge stay even if a new tenant is scheduled to move in?
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Answered on January 30, 2013
Both Mr. Freitas and Mr. Chen gave very good answers. Especially concerning hardship. It cannot be the hardship every evicted tenant faces (or...
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After an amicable 30 day notice when can i move out furniture
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Answered on December 27, 2012
I just want to clarify one thing with regards to Mr. Boyer's answer.
He is correct if she has vacated or vacates at the 30 day mark.
But it...
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Do I need to pay rent to owner of the house I'm renting that's in forclosure until the auction date, or pay the whole month?
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Answered on December 24, 2012
You agreed to rent the unit and pay rent on a certain day each month. You need to make that payment and make it when it is due.
If you do not,...
Is it legal to charge $50 late fee every day you are late on rent? Signed rental contract with late fees
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Answered on November 07, 2012
Regarding the late fees. Probably not. That would likely to be considered an invalid liquidated damages clause. The late fees should approximate...
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CA landlord tenant laws: if Landlord is Rent Skimming according to #890 it is illeagl or unlawful to demant rent !
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Answered on October 25, 2012
You have not provided enough information to answer your questions. Section 890 states "(1) "Rent skimming" means using revenue received from the...
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My house went to foreclosure auction sale on 10/24/2011. How long before they can legally evict me and my family?
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Answered on November 15, 2011
The answer is it depends. Are you the former owner or a tenant?
If you are the former owner, the new owner only need to give you a 3 day notice...
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We signed a 3 yr lease and found out a month later they were in default for a year. I want out of the lease, what are my options
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Answered on July 25, 2011
You should take a look at the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act. Basically it protects you. Assuming all the conditions are met, any buyer...
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