How to answer a summons to court

First READ the summons. In most cases, you have 30 days (this INCLUDES weekend and holidays) to file a response with the court. However, in some...

Can a landlord withhold prepaid rent (last month) as a penalty fee?

I agree with Ms. Larkin. However, you mentioned that the unit was an in-law. A large number of in-law units in San Francisco are illegal. A...

If I have Power Of Attorney can I represent the individual in court?

I agree with Mr. Kopelson. Also, to adequately litigate an unlawful detainer, it is important to have an experienced landlord-tenant attorney...

If you were served on Friday, you must or move out by today. If you do neither, your landlord can file an unlawful detainer (eviction) lawsuit. The...

Calif. After 2 Years in a duplex I receive a 35 day notice to vacate because it is in escrow and the new owner intends to live

You are correct. Unless the unit you occupy is alienable (able to be sold or otherwise transferred) separate from any other dwelling unit, you...

Lost home in foreclosure sale served 3 day notice following day and then unlawful detainer before the title was transferred

I am a tenants' lawyer. I agree with Mr. Smith. The defense of the unlawful detainer is a specialized area of law for which you need immediate...

Do I need a tenant lawyer

Your landlord cannot legally evict you until she has served you with a proper 3/30/60 day notice AND filed, served you with, and won an eviction...

Just moved into an illegal studio apartment and did not know about it till 3weeks later can the landlord kick me out right away?

Your landlord cannot demand that you move out immediately. In addition, because she rented you an illegal unit, you should be refunded all or part...

Can our landlords sue us for breach of contract because we had children and the rental contract said it was rented to two adults

It is illegal to discriminate against people in residential housing because they have children. Your landlords are bullies who are trying to bluff...

Sexual harassment: can I file a report without pressing charges and the person knowing?

I agree with Ms. Larkin and disagree with our colleague from out of state; you should file a police report immediately. If he had stole from you,...