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Can I stop an eviction that has already been given a judgement but no papers have been served by Marshalls with move out date?
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Answered on June 10, 2013
Since a judgment has already entered, you should file a stay of execution and a motion to vacate judgment as soon as possible. You may want to...
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Do I have to go thru eviction process to get my daughter out of my house?
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Answered on June 10, 2013
If there's little evidence that she lives there (e.g. clothes in the closet, toiletries in the bathroom, mail in her name, etc.), you can call the...
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I received a answer from my tenets for my unlawful detainer on sat well i went to court for my counter and filed for a non
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Answered on June 07, 2013
If the tenant has not filed an Answer within the required timeframe (5 days if by personal service, 15 days if by substituted service), you should...
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If a renter gives a 30 day notice is it ok to change the locks on the 1st of the following month? is it trespassing if they stay
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Answered on June 07, 2013
Short answer - no, you cannot change the locks under these circumstances. You would have to pursue an unlawful detainer in court to have your...
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Landlord charges me a $50 late fee. Now he we wants to add$2.00 each additional day I'm late, until paid! Is this legal?
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Answered on June 07, 2013
If there's verbiage in your lease which states you agree the $50 fee/$2 daily fee are a reasonable estimation of the landlord's damages due to late...
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I have lived in a house for over six years, the landlord does not fix things
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Answered on June 07, 2013
Instead of not paying the rent, you may have made repairs yourself and deducted the costs from your rent so long as the total cost did not exceed...
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The lease started June 15th, 2012; however, we occupied condo (ll offered) on June 9, 2012. When did tenancy begin?
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Answered on June 07, 2013
Read your lease carefully. The lease should state the exact date of commencement and exact date of termination. If the lease states the...
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Can a landlord issue a 3 day notice before the rent payment is actually late? Also are late fees legal in California?
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Answered on June 07, 2013
Read your lease carefully. More likely than not, it has verbiage similar to, "Rent is due on the first of the month. Late fees will be assessed...
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Can a landlord change a property to non smoking without notice,
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Answered on June 07, 2013
Since the change was made to a common area, the landlord was not required to give 30-days' notice. But if the landlord were to prohibit tenants...
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When attorney is drafting unlawful detainer lawsuit for non-payment of rent, does he prepare summons and file docs with court?
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Answered on June 07, 2013
Short answer - it depends on your fee agreement with the attorney. The attorney can be responsible for all aspects (e.g. preparing pleadings,...
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