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Carpet is over ten years old, doesn't look dirty but is & kids live in apartment. How can we get a carpet change by landlord?
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Answered on June 13, 2013
Unless the condition of the carpet is substantially out of compliance with building & housing code standards such that it renders the premises...
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How do I protect myself as the only master tenant in a house with 5 other subtenants?
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Answered on June 13, 2013
Since the original lease is between you & the landlord, you are solely responsible for ensuring the full amount of rent is paid timely each month. ...
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For the past 11 months have paid the invoiced amount of rent on-line. Now the rental agency wants back rent. Do I have to pay?
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Answered on June 13, 2013
Since you have already vacated, the landlord has to file a civil suit (in small claims if the total demanded is/below $10k) to come after you for...
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How do I file a civil complaint re: seizure of property without a writ of possession in an unlawful detainer case?
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Answered on June 13, 2013
If you surrendered possession of the premises, the landlord did not need a writ of possession to re-enter the premises. The OSC re Dismissal is...
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Harassment by other tenant
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Answered on June 13, 2013
Only the landlord can file to evict the problem tenant. Landlords are reluctant to evict in cases like this unless they have several tenants who...
Can a veteran legally break their lease without penalty to relocate for a job?
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Answered on June 13, 2013
Under these circumstances, no. But if the veteran is a reservist and receives orders to report for active duty, then, yes, the veteran may break...
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LANDLORD FILES EVICTION WITHOUT SERVING THREE DAY NOTICE.
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Answered on June 13, 2013
What is the basis for the eviction as stated in the Complaint? If you had a fixed-term tenancy (e.g. 12-months) which terminated on a specific...
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I wrote an extra last name on the eviction unlawful detainer papers. DO i have to start all over again or can i correct in court
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Answered on June 13, 2013
If you have already served the complaint, and the tenants answered, you would have to ask for the court's permission to amend the complaint....
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Can a landlord evict for non-payment of rent? If I paid rent and they applied it as a security deposit ?
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Answered on June 12, 2013
If you can prove the payments you submitted were specifically for rent, you may be able to beat the UD suit. But that would probably just result...
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How do I request more time to stay in my apartment after losing an unlawful detainer trial?
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Answered on June 12, 2013
If a judgment was entered against you during today's trial, you should ask the landlord for additional time to vacate (you should specify the...
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