Is this legal? Discrimination against renters with children?

The federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 and the federal Fair Housing Act Amendments Act of 1988 prohibit discrimination on the basis of the following...

What can I legally do to take possession of the home I recently purchased and sellers don't want to move out?

If your broker did everything correctly there should have been a Seller in Possession Addendum form (CAR Form SIP). In this form, it states that if...

Unlawful Detainer Stipulation-need help in wording.

You are going to need to hire an attorney to help you write a stipulation to make sure your interests are protected.

What if tenant changes mind about wanting personal property after 18 days passed but no letter? Are storage costs on all items?

First, the correct notice that should be given is a notice of right to reclaim abandoned property. Once this notice is given, it starts the 18 day...

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My apartment has so many issues that I think it's unlivable. Can I break my (1 year) lease without paying a fee?

Definitely sounds like the apartment has habitability issues, which can be grounds to terminate the lease. However, before terminating the lease,...

When does a written 30 days notice start?

It starts when the landlord properly serves you the 30-day notice. Technically this means the 30-day notice has not begun yet. However, if you are...

The renters lights shine into our bedroom all night long

May consider filing an action for nuisance, but will be a time consuming process that won't solve anything in the short term (and may make matters...

Missed court date.. never rcvd mail. What is the difference between Ex Parte and Motion? Calif.

It is difficult to comment on your specific circumstance. Ex partes are only used when a party is seeking immediate relief that does not require...

We were served with an unlawful detainer that has 2 first pages of the complaint, each page has a different apt no listed.

Difficult to answer you question because you already filed your answer. If I was the attorney representing the tenant, I'd file a demurrer first to...

Mr. Chen is correct. It is suggested you have an attorney represent you through this process.