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Posted by Sandra | November 02, 2023 | Landlord & Tenant

Lost

I cant find where to write you. I was tricked and some of the UD paprrs were left out of my packet. I noticed 6hours after stay of execution. I thought it was where I was going to ask for a new judge and be in control. I'm crushed and have ten days. I never had a rental agreement and now I lost a cas...e owing rent. Every statement was a lie and I have many witness. I have been harrassed for over a year collecting lots of evidence waiting for my moment. I have a journal of how they stole things from me and put my belongings outside continually. I have pictures of a huge garbage pile blocking my overhead door so I cant get my things out. A police report when they took my dryer. They brought it back and dropped it in the front yard so it would break. And today they won because I missed a detail. I didnt check all the papers and sum 130 is not there. They did that so I couldnt file on time and they won by default. My car is where I'm moving and it's not legal to drive , which doesnt matter cuz theres no gas. Please help me get control of these slugs. They just inherited a million dollars. The house I'm in is 380k and I want to tie it up for at least 2 years. That's how long I worked for the homeowner in exchange for rent according to the plaintiff. I was never paid a dime for anything I bought for the house or the 24/7 caregiving I gave for 2 and a half years. The plaintiffs intercepted the IHSS hours i would have finally received as a caregiver from the county. This can all be proven. This all goes deeper and I have journals and pictures. I want an expensive lawyer who will slaughter what these people are doing. Theres no way they could get past a jury everything is a lie and it'll be obvious. Please get this

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Won a major high-stakes lawsuit, thanks to Ken!

Our backs were against the wall. We had been pushed around by a commercial landlord. He managed to get us evicted from our space - so were about to lose everything. We filed a lawsuit, but just could not afford a lawyer/firm. We were about to give up, but I decided to give Ken a call. I am so glad ...I did. Ken's model is a little different. He will not represent you, but he will give you the tools to pursue your own rights. I had seen his extremely helpful (and often inspirational) articles, and found that energy you feel from his posts to be real! I explained to Ken that our trial was coming up and that I could not afford a lawyer, and even i suddenly could, I would not be able to hire one in time. Ken, with all sincerity told me that I should go ahead and appear unrepresented, and on my own behalf. Ken assured me that he would give me all the materials I needed, and that he would roll up his sleeves with me to complete the needed trial forms (if you buy the trial prep package, you will get everything you need, and then some...). He actually worked with me almost a whole Sunday to make sure we would be ready for trial the next day (what other lawyers do you know who would do this?). I decided to go ahead and proceed unrepresented against the landlord defendant. The courts are not your friends, and will not hesitate to knock you. However, because I had Ken's help I was able to complete and file all the forms needed (and there were a LOT). I would have never have been able to get it done. SO MANY forms and procedures. That is why you need Ken's help. I am glad I took Ken's suggestion that we represent ourselves. We got a unanimous verdict from the jury and a substantial award. Don't get me wrong - trials are really hard, so I am glad Ken has those trial prep packages. I despise unfairness, and I see landlords acting improperly all the time. Backing down is not fair on you, and only emboldens landlords. BUT, you can fight back against bad landlords, and you should, even if you don't have a lawyer! Don't let landlords roll all over you. Ken will give you the tools and the tips to stand up against landlords. I really appreciate him, and I highly recommend him.

Posted by Shannon | July 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Unresponsive team, no progress after many weeks

The support of this team has been a bitter disappointment, apart from Julie's helpful responsiveness. Every appointment was late or no-show, and there's still no evidence the simple letter I paid for was actually delivered five (FIVE!) weeks after my initial consultation. It is difficult enough to ha...ve tenant/move-out issues without adding legal support challenges on top of it.

Kenneth Carlson

Replied last January 27, 2024

It seems that the required letter had been timely sent, but the communication went to the client's junk mail.

Posted by Nai | July 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Keep fighting the good fight

I discovered Ken during COVID after my landlady tried illegally evicting me the first time. His website provided me enough direction and confidence to seek renter protections and have the City of Los Angeles intervene. Then she tried again the moment that the moratorium ended and I hired Ken's firm ...immediately. They got me ready for trial and when I showed up prepared and confident her attorney was so rattled that he told the judge: "This is the most well prepared defendant I've ever seen." The next day they dissmissed the case! Thank you Ken, for showing us that renters have rights, and it's not just the landlord's way or the highway.

Posted by Meg | May 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Thank God I found Ken Carlson!

I went from being terrified of being evicted because of Covid shutdown and loss of earnings to feeling empowered and having fun representing myself "In Pro Per". When my big corporate landlord raised my rent by $200 as soon as the emergency order was lifted in LA, I knew I couldn't afford it. I've be...en here for 12 years and I've always been a good tenant and paid on time. There are covid protections in place that you can read about on Ken's fantastic informative website. Landlord's are counting on that fact that you will be ignorant of the laws and be intimidated into moving out so they can raise the rent even more. I am trusting and doing everything according to Ken's brilliant system. I'm so glad and thankful to stop feeling like a victim and start beating my narcissistic bully landlord and his dishonest attorneys at their own game. If you represent yourself, keep a good attitude and be willing to run down to the court house to file papers and get orders at the drop of a hat. I had to run back a few times because I forgot something but Ken's system works! It will cost money, but not nearly as much as if you've hired an attorney on retainer. Think of all the money you are will be saving by staying in your home during this process and not paying rent. I'd much rather give it to Ken and still save a ton of money in legal fees. Ken has a great sense of humor and has calmed me down and encouraged me every step of the way. We still have quite a ways to go but I can honestly say, I trust Ken Carlson. I'm looking forward to winning and working out a way with my landlord to stay in my home. Ken's staff is great too. Just stay organized with a good filing system, record your calls so you don't miss anything and do some deep breathing and stay positive! You'll be fine if you follow Ken's instructions exactly. Thank you so much Ken, Julie and Keven. I truly appreciate you.

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