You bet you can. And I strongly recommend you do so - without delay. I assume that your tenant has been in possession less than one year so the...

Received a unlawful detainer judgement without any knowledge or being served (For real, I didn't know)

It is quite possible that you were not served; it is equally possible that you were by one method or another, posting and mailing being one. That...

Help! I am being evicted on an illegal unit (Month to Month lease) Can they do this?

You need to talk to an eviction attorney in your area. You have some real defenses here, not the least of which is to recoup all rent you have...

Does my default request supersede the answer ?

Mr. Kane is correct. I believe that if conflicting papers are filed the same day, the time stamp on the earlier filed document will control. ...

How do I get started with the eviction process of taking out a tenant not paying?

If you have never been through this before, you would be money ahead by hiring an eviction attorney for the first couple of evictions. This is a...

Is there any way to get out of the fee they are charging me or the lease itself?

No one can answer this question on this site without reviewing the terms of your lease. I am doubtful, however, that there is a term that allows...

Which options do I have in dealing with "new carpet smell" - VOCs off gassing?

You pose a question that is not suited for this site. In fact, it is doubtful that most attorneys could competently answer it in conference with...

Ms. Darrow gives you good advice. In direct answer, however, I recommend you ask your landlord directly if he has filed an eviction action. If...

Unlawful Detainer Trial for Co-occupant?

The unknown tenant, any person who claims right to possession but is not a signatory on the agreement, has the burden of proving her right to...

Can a judge deny my main witness to speak. He was also a resident but not listed on the eviction. Can I sue landlord and pursue

To answer your question directly, yes, the judge can exclude your witness. Judges do this all the time in trial, and in fact it is something I try...