UD116 is required if you are seeking money damages. If the tenant didn't file and answer or some other motion, then you still need to "prove up"...

I'm very sorry to hear of your troubles. The answer to your question is very dependent on whether they followed the correct legal procedure. ...

My landlord charged me $1300 for carpet changing ,he said there was bleach spots everywhere

A landlord cannot charge you for normal wear and tear. If the carpet was worn and toward the end of it's useful life, then he would have to pay...

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You actually haven’t been evicted yet. Your landlord has served you with the required notice to terminate the month-to-month tenancy. An...

How do i prove retaliatory eviction and what is a reasonable amount to ask for in a settlement if i prove my case?

The applicable California Civil Code section is 1942.5. You are allowed to recover actual damages and punitive damages up to a maximum of $2,000. ...

My apartment rental has bed bugs. My landlord told me I have to pay for the exterminator. Is this true?

I'm very sorry to hear of your problem. If you are not responsible, then you don't need to pay. If, in fact, the bed your son brought in was the...

Do i pay rent on a default home?

I'm guessing you saw a "notice of default" in the mail, but that just indicates the property owner is behind in their payments. The landlord is...

Tree Removal. My landlord is trying to bill us for trees she wants removed from the backyard

I’m sorry to hear that you’re having this conflict. If you’ve been in the property for several years, then has your lease reverted to a...

Is the tenant entitled to a security deposit refund when they file bankruptcy and got away without paying four months of rent?

If you're beyond the 21 days you cannot use the summary nonjudicial deduct-and-retain procedure allowed under section 1950.5. The case on point...

If my landlord surrenders the property during bankruptcy, can she sue me for back rent?

Until the bank actually forecloses, the owner is still the owner. As long as the landlord was the owner of record, your obligation is to pay the...