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Can I be evicted for failure to pay rent, if I have no written lease and I paid no rent for two years?
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Answered on December 23, 2013
I'm not going to sugarcoat this for you: You need to do what you should have done before making a substantial investment of your time and money: ...
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Can I still be evicted?
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Answered on December 23, 2013
By both billing you and accepting payment from you, your landlord has likely created a new tenancy (or revived the old tenancy). In either case,...
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I gave a notice to my landlord on nov 27th of this year. To vacate the house on jan 5 of 2014. He says I have to be out on jan 1
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Answered on December 22, 2013
As long as you give AT LEAST 30 days written notice to your landlord, you can terminate your tenancy on ANY date YOU want. It does NOT have to be...
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I rent a home in Oceanside, and have been here for over 10 yrs. I lost my job and cannot pay my rent. I
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Answered on December 17, 2013
Unfortunately, being an elder does not protect you from eviction. If you cannot pay you rent, your landlord can serve you with a three-day notice...
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Is it legal for a Private business to deny cash payments?
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Answered on December 13, 2013
Maybe. Maybe not. See 31 U.S.C.A. § 5103 which provides that, "United States coins and currency (including Federal reserve notes and circulating...
Is a broken window considered an "unlivable condition?"
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Answered on December 13, 2013
Your landlord is responsible for fixing the window. Sherman Oaks is part of the city of Los Angeles. Contact the LA Housing Department. See link...
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Can the landlord keep my security deposit?
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Answered on December 11, 2013
Once you move out, she has 21 days to return or account for your security deposit in writing. If you don't get the entire security deposit back,...
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Can I get a refund on the rent I paid for days I was unable to live in an apartment due to landlord's change of move-in date?
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Answered on December 10, 2013
Read your lease. Standard leases have terms that are very pro-landlord, including the terms regarding the landlord's duty to deliver possession of...
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Our landlord keeps shutting our water off for 8-10 hour spans in the middle of the day (6 days this month).
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Answered on December 10, 2013
Is there any explanations given for the water shut-offs? If so, are the explanations plausible?
If the water shut-offs are unreasonable, you can...
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Can my ex force me to leave if I dont want to?
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Answered on December 10, 2013
Your husband has not legal right to throw you out. Since he has made threats on your life and committed physical abuse of you, you should call the...
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