Unlawful Detainer - How to answer Q24 on Writ EJ130? http://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/ej130.pdf

No need to submit a memorandum of costs if your not seeking reimbursement. Check box 2. Then the appropriate boxes as they pertain to your...

Tenant is claiming retaliation.

A Landlord cannot evict a tenant within 180 days of making a complaint against the LL to a governmental organization concerning the condition of...

What are agreed upon or NECESSARY repairs?

What repairs are you trying to prove is necessary? Marcus W. Morales, Esq. Morales Law 115 W. Mission St Santa Barbara, CA...

WE had to sent a demand letter re: CC1942 to get rid of rodents. Can he give notice to move so he can sell the house now .

You would have to prove a retaliatory purpose for terminating your tenancy. If so you would have a defense to eviction. If LL won't abate your...

How do I make my landlord give me 6 mos to move instead of the 60 days he has asked for?

Your landlord is only required to give you 60-days if you are on a month-to-month lease. If you fail to move they can file an unlawful detainer...

Tenants said they were leaving, have not vacated and there is no water service. Does owner need to keep water service on?

California Civil Code § 789.3(a) states a landlord cannot willfully cause the interruption or termination of any utility service furnished the...

Your current landlord, and any subsequent buyer, will be responsible for returning your deposit in full, minus lawful deduction. Your LL will have...

I am a co-signer on my brother-in-law's house in Santa Barbara. What my options are to extricate myself from this situation?

Being a co-signer on the mortgage makes you responsible for the note. If the house is worth more than the loan sell the house and pay off the loan....

I moved out of my apartment in November 2012, as of today May 2013 I had not received my deposit.

Take them to small claims. if they failed to comply with the 21 day requirement you will win and may be entitled to damages above the amount of...

I received a 60 day notice from landlord. what can I do?

You have 60-days to vacate the property. If you do not vacate within the 60 days the landlord will remove you through an unlawful detainer suit....