Questions answered by Mitchell Reed Sussman

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Can I evict a subtenant from my apartment if there is no written sublease agreement?

Mitchell's answer | Answered on March 23, 2010

Best option is to give the sub - tenant a 30 day notice, presuming of course that the tenancy is month to month not a term for years. If it is a...

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I subleased my apartment without getting an ok from my landlord. Now the person that lives there wont pay rent or move out

Mitchell's answer | Answered on March 23, 2010

Since your lease is almost up, I would suggest that you wait till it is up and then move out. You should then inform the landlord that your former...

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Tenant moved out with necessities without paying rent and has locked the room and changed lock.

Mitchell's answer | Answered on March 23, 2010

You can post a notice of abandonment on the door. If there is no response to notice, than you can enter and change the lock. The personal items...

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If I rent my home to a tenant for a reduced rent in return for services rendered will it still take months to evict the tenant?

Mitchell's answer | Answered on March 23, 2010

There is only one procedure in California for eviction. It is known as unlawful detainer and it does not matter whether you are trading services...

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Real Estate - Eviction

Mitchell's answer | Answered on March 23, 2010

There is a procedure to set aside a judgment wrongfully obtained. You should hire an attorney familiar with this procedure to get the judgment...

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Real Estate - Eviction

Mitchell's answer | Answered on March 23, 2010

There is a procedure to set aside a judgment wrongfully obtained. You should hire an attorney familiar with this procedure to get the judgment...

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Damages on real estate issues

Mitchell's answer | Answered on March 23, 2010

If there is a loss in value, you will ultimately want a licensed real estate appraisers opinion. But an owner can testify as to value or perceived...

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I was working with the bank for a home modification now on forclorure was dinied what can i do.

Mitchell's answer | Answered on March 16, 2010

There is no law that requires banks to grant modifications. It is purely voluntary and if a bank believes it is in their best interest to...

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Bankruptcy/foreclosure

Mitchell's answer | Answered on March 16, 2010

If you have no income you can not maintain a chp 13 which is a payback of creditor plan. Yes it will stop your foreclosure, but only until the...

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If a claim of Fraudulent Misrepresentation is found, can I still claim for bankruptcy?

Mitchell's answer | Answered on March 16, 2010

Yes, BUT and here is the big BUT.....The creditor can file a non - dischargeability action in BK court. If the creditor wins the debt will NOT be...

Mitchell Reed Sussman's Answers (599)

Can I evict a subtenant from my apartment if there is no written sublease agreement?

I subleased my apartment without getting an ok from my landlord. Now the person that lives there wont pay rent or move out

Tenant moved out with necessities without paying rent and has locked the room and changed lock.

If I rent my home to a tenant for a reduced rent in return for services rendered will it still take months to evict the tenant?

Real Estate - Eviction

Real Estate - Eviction

Damages on real estate issues

I was working with the bank for a home modification now on forclorure was dinied what can i do.

Bankruptcy/foreclosure

If a claim of Fraudulent Misrepresentation is found, can I still claim for bankruptcy?