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Can a judge tell you you cannot have a jury trial because he thinks you can’t afford the jury pay? Isn’t there a financial help
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Answered on May 01, 2018
If you qualify for a fee waiver, you should be entitled to a waiver of the jury fee too.
You should try to get help from a local tenants rights...
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Do I have to pay rent while disputing an unlawful detainer?
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Answered on May 01, 2018
You should continue to offer rent. If she accepts it, that would normally waive the termination notice and/or create a new tenancy, which would be...
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Can I be evicted through text message and can I be evicted if my boyfriend isn't ?
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Answered on May 01, 2018
She can't evict anyone by text, and must give proper written notice - usually under Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1 (if there is no cause), or Code...
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How can my landlord serve me a 60 day construction eviction and then a 3 day pay or quit?
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Answered on April 27, 2018
You might have a defense to the 60-day notice under Civil Code Section 1942.5.
The fact that you won on habitability does not prevent the...
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Return of security deposit?
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Answered on April 27, 2018
If you have a security deposit dispute with the former landlord, you can sue in small claims court for damages and (discretionary)...
Can a landlord require me to sign a new lease when my existing lease with him contains a month-to-month extension clause?
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Answered on April 27, 2018
Unless your tenancy is subject to a local rent control/eviction control ordinance, the landlord would be free to either terminate your holdover...
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An I entitled to relocation fees?
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Answered on April 27, 2018
Your rights would depend on the agreement.
If you were just an employee/licensee, then the owner normally can require that you move on little...
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I have a disabled 45-year-old woman that has fallen and I need her to leave my home in California
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Answered on April 27, 2018
I generally agree with Mr. Light, but would note that discrimination on the basis of a disability is illegal under various laws, including FEHA....
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Getting evicted
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Answered on April 27, 2018
The sheriff would normally not evict you that quickly, and it would be illegal for the landlord to lock you out.
Such settlements normally...
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If ur given a 60days notice to move do u still pay rent
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Answered on April 27, 2018
I agree with Mr. Piotrowski, but would add that you can still try to negotiate with the landlord to stay, including by offering to pay for the...
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