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My landlord filed a U.D. when I had already vacated the residence and left the keys to the residence...
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Answered on June 07, 2013
1. Yes, you have to file your Answer with the court. If you don't, you risk having a default judgment entered against you. You should specify in...
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Am I still liable if I didn't honor the my 3 day notice, but moved out before the UD was filed and served?...
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Answered on June 07, 2013
You must still file an Answer to the UD or risk having a default judgment entered against you. You should specify in your Answer that possession...
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My tenant has not been paid rent for 2 months. Can I turn off the water/garbage once eviction started?
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Answered on June 07, 2013
Short answer - no, you are precluded from performing "self-help" measures such as this as doing so could be construed as "constructive" eviction.
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In Ca I have a 1 year lease with a tenant which is up the 15th of this month. What and when is the proper notice to get him out
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Answered on June 07, 2013
Unless the lease says otherwise, a fixed-term lease does not require a notice to terminate (i.e. the lease terminates automatically). There is a...
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What are grounds to evict on a 3day notice if the person has paid rent late and agrees to pay the rent albeit late?
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Answered on June 07, 2013
If the tenant pays (or attempts to pay) within the 3-day period stated in the pay/quit notice, you cannot refuse to accept the rent and...
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If you are in an unlawful detainer proceeding and need leave to amend your complaint, is a hearing required?
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Answered on June 07, 2013
Plaintiffs can amend their complaint once without leave of court prior to defendant filing an answer or demurrer. If there are multiple...
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Does a 90 day notice need to include all co-tenants (3) or just one of the tenants of a rental house?
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Answered on June 07, 2013
Short answer - no. In the event you don't vacate and the owner pursues eviction, the owner would simply indicate on the Complaint that you were...
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I rent. I am having a baby. I wish to hire a live-in nanny. Do I have a legal right to do so without adding her to my lease?
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Answered on June 07, 2013
Normally, a disabled person could request a reasonable accommodation to have a live-in aide reside with them. The live-in aide could be excused...
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Can I get a reimbursement now? What can I legally do in my situation?
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Answered on June 07, 2013
Re the survey - there is currently no law requiring landlords to conduct such surveys prior to making modifications to the common areas. I suggest...
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Does Writ of Possession prevent RSO complaint?
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Answered on June 06, 2013
You can still file a complaint with LA Building & Safety regardless of what happens in your UD case. RSO does not apply to rental properties in...
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