My commercial landlord just changed my locks without filing unlawful detainer with the clause quoted below. Is this legal?

Mr. Chen is correct. The landlord may not use self-help evict a commercial tenant. You can file a forcible entry/forcible detainer lawsuit to get...

UD summons received today

Assuming you received UD summons and complaint by personal service--such as someone handing you the papers--you are correct that you have five days...

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Do i have any legal defense to not be evicted when my lease ends?

I must disagree with Mr. Chen. There is a statutory presumption that an attempt to evict a tenant within 6 months of that tenant making a...

What can i do if ive been locked out illegaly from the room i rent to get my property out?

It is illegal to lock you out. If you have proof that you live there the police may be able to help you get your stuff. In addition, you can sue...

I am apartment manager and a the new company/owner has purchased the building!

While I do not know of Mr. Lauria, I do agree with my colleague's other comments. You may have rights under the LA rent ordinance. In addition,...

I signed a Terms & Conditions App. to apply to rent an occupied apt. It never stated in the app. about a renters holding fee.

Get a copy of whatever your husband signed. If it does not mention a "holding fee" you owe nothing. If it does mention a holding fee, it may...

I have a roll over yearly lease, in the 4th year of same. Owner defaulted, home sold at auction. Received UD with no notice.

Under federal law, you have the right to receive a 90-day notice, if you are not the former owner or a close relative of the former owner. You...

Can I get a default judgment against me in an unlawful detainer if I haven't received any summons?

The court clerk is required to mail notice of filing of the unlawful detainer lawsuit (UD) to the named defendants. This does not amount to...

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My landlord has been turning off my utilities even after I paid my rent. I live in an illegal converted garage

it is illegal for the landlord to turn off your utilities. It is illegal for the landlord to rent out the converted garage unless it has a...

Is it legal for a transitional housing to demand payment via electronic funds transfer or kick us out

Federal law (the Coinage Act) states that US currency is legal tender for all debts public and private. Therefore, they cannot evict you for...