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Received Notice of Restricted Access in the mail, nothing else. Nothing served or sent certified explaining why.

James's answer | Answered on October 19, 2013

The notice lets you know that an unlawful detainer (eviction) lawsuit has been filed. It does NOT constitute service of the lawsuit on you....

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Can a landlord force you to pay for a months rent if a 30 day notice has been given and excepted?

James's answer | Answered on October 18, 2013

Yes. You have the right to terminate your tenancy on 30-days notice. There is no requirement that the 30-day period coincide with the end of the...

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I was served a 30 day notice to vacate, do I have to leave?

James's answer | Answered on October 16, 2013

If you are renting from the master tenant, you have no legal relationship with the other roommate he cannot evict you and you cannot evict him. In...

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Landlord emailed 3 day pay or quit notice last week. Tried to talk to him and wont take my calls. See details for specifics.

James's answer | Answered on October 16, 2013

If you do not timely file papers with the court in response to the summons and complaint, you will NOT get a chance to raise any defenses,...

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Town home sold with out my knowlegde or signature off deed

James's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

Sorry. There is a story told but no QUESTION asked.

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Does landlord have to alert tenant in advance about work being done on the house?

James's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

If you rented the entire property, you have the right to exclude ANYONE from your yard, including the landlord, subject to the provisions in the...

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I didn't pay my rent because I had to buy a refrigerator for the place I am renting now I'm being evicted and being harassed

James's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

You need to speak with a tenant lawyer immediately. Your situation is too complicated to deal with on a website. For a list of tenant lawyers,...

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I been renting for more then a year I receive a 60 day notice of termination of tenancy

James's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

Unfortunately, there is no local rent or eviction controls in Santa Ana. Therefore, a landlord does not need a good reason, or any reason at all,...

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What rights do I have as a tenant?

James's answer | Answered on October 13, 2013

Unfortunately, without local rent and eviction controls, the landlord can terminate your tenancy without needing to have a good reason.

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Can apt complex rent a unit out from under me when I already signed the lease, rec keys, paid deposits & prorated rent??

James's answer | Answered on October 13, 2013

Short answer: Take the refund and go. Unless you have a copy of the lease signed by the landlord or the management company, you likely have no...

James Coy Driscoll's Answers (1529)

Received Notice of Restricted Access in the mail, nothing else. Nothing served or sent certified explaining why.

Can a landlord force you to pay for a months rent if a 30 day notice has been given and excepted?

I was served a 30 day notice to vacate, do I have to leave?

Landlord emailed 3 day pay or quit notice last week. Tried to talk to him and wont take my calls. See details for specifics.

Town home sold with out my knowlegde or signature off deed

Does landlord have to alert tenant in advance about work being done on the house?

I didn't pay my rent because I had to buy a refrigerator for the place I am renting now I'm being evicted and being harassed

I been renting for more then a year I receive a 60 day notice of termination of tenancy

What rights do I have as a tenant?

Can apt complex rent a unit out from under me when I already signed the lease, rec keys, paid deposits & prorated rent??