Kenneth Herbert Carlson

I wasn't sure that I even had a case because my Roomate tried to evict me as I subleased from her & we didn't even sign a contract to begin with. My Roomate & I had a 1 year oral lease agreement....BUT my Roomate tried to say that it was month to month & wanted to remove me on September 1. Turns out ...after contacting Ken....I stayed in the house until November 5th. Long story short....my Roomate ended up NEGATIVE $5000 in attorney's fees and had to pay $9000 in rent by herself. While I ended up POSITIVE $3000 (not having to pay rent) and I got my $1000 Security Deposit back on the same day of move out AND my Roomate/landlord signed a settlement contract stating that we she would drop all claims & remove them from public record. In the end I probably could have went to full nine yards with Ken's strategy and won triple that amount or more.....but honestly....I was ready to move and it wasn't worth it emotionally to continue in this course of action having to leave work early to go to the courthouse and meet all of these deadlines. Do EXACTLY what Ken tells you to do and you will be totally fine! I didn't even have to show up for a court appearance (by Kens guidance) and it bought me an extra 2-3 weeks. You just have to be very CLEAR with Ken about YOUR NEEDS and what YOU WANT. For example, I would have told him that I needed all papers Filed, faxed & filled out by HIM because I couldn't keep leaving work early or I was going to lose my job. Also I would have told him that if he thinks that I have a strong case, why don't we win it immediately, rather than drag it on & make my landlord settle way later. I would have also asked about awards after I win. Will my Roomate have to pay for all the consultations & paperwork that I paid Ken for? Anyways, this was a first for me & Ken's sense of humor and tenacity helped me grow a back bone & stand up & not be bullied around. He also provided some great pep talks when I needed and he encouraged me not to give up. It's amazing how helpless and low you feel in these situations & Ken just happens to love going to the extremes to help tenants! Make sure you ask him the long term consequences if you lose (for example, a UD is on your record for life if you lose the eviction and it can affect your credit). I didn't realize how dirty other attorneys & landlords play.....but luckily Ken feeds it right back to them!

Ken Carlson is by far the best in his field!! He knows what he is doing and predicts every situation and gains you the rights you are entitled to !! I recently saw how unfair it is as a tenant and having him for counsel is the only way (after speaking with many lawyers)to utilize your civil rights! H...e knows what he is counseling you and never made a mistake with me !! I have to thank Ken for helping me not be homeless !! Real Talk Xo2

Hiring Ken he was the best thing I did for this unlawful detainer! He guided and assured me and 5 months later I was able to move out at the expense of the landlord. He will guide you and your issues he is professional and is knowledgeable to the court system. You can trust him and feel confident ...he will put your landlord in place. Landlords are bully's and he is your protector. Thank you Ken Great Job!

I only know Mr. Carlson via his website, CalTenantLaw ... his information there has helped my family tremendously as well as others whom my husband and I try to advocate for in Tenant/Landlord issues. We have won cases using his information, even though California Unlawful Detainer courts are the wi...ld west as far as upholding the law. We heard one UD judge say, "You signed the contract so you don't get to have regrets here." She was referring to a rental agreement where the landlord had put numerous clauses in that directly violated the tenant's civil rights, housing rights, etc. (e.g., "If tenant sues the landlord, the tenant agrees to pay the landlord's attorney costs even if the tenant prevails.") The judge's ignorance is indicative of the horrible unconstitutionality that the UD proceedings in California have become. The judges have let the landlord lawyers decide how to interpret housing statutes, and that has left tenants with no true justice or recourse ... especially given you can't really find a "Tenant" lawyer out there. One example of misinterpreted statues is the infamous CCC Section 1954, where EVERYONE (i.e., lawyers) states that the landlord has "an absolute right of entry" into your rented home. BUT, Section 1953 states the rights in 1954 ARE THE TENANT'S RIGHTS!! Just one example of how things have gone south for tenant rights. But Ken Carlson is combating that with his website. And those few of us who are trying to get the law back on track with proper interpretations greatly appreciate his efforts.

My experience with Ken has been nothing short of spectacular! His knowledge, expertise, and experience make him second to none. I was so scared when my landlord first threatened me with being evicted, however, after talking with Ken for my initial consultation I knew I was in good hands. I wouldn't w...ish a landlord-tenant dispute on anybody, but if that is what you are facing Ken is your man!