I have a rat infestation at the house I rent. How can I show cause of bad living conditions to the court?

Have you complained to the local code enforcement agency? In most cities, the agency will inspect the property, and then cite the landlord for any...

At wits end. My apt mgr mistakenly rented out a unit to a gal who allows all kinds of rif raf druggies come and go as they

If the landlord was placed on notice of nuisance activities, etc. that are violating the quiet enjoyment rights of other tenants, the landlord is...

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The tenants' lawyer claims that I, the landlord, forfeited the lease agreement when I filed an unlawful detainer against them

It is the court-not the tenants' attorney- who will decide whether or not the lease has been forfeited. If you win the unlawful detainer, the...

Is it legal for a judge to grant a plaintiff's claim for more than what is listed in the claim?

If it was a contested hearing, at which the tenants appeared, the judge would have the power to grant more damages than were requested in the small...

Can a city attorney take you to court for an illegal eviction if the tenant is still at the unit?

Unfortunately, City Attorneys have a lot of power and discretion. So, he can go after you for alleged violations of the local rent control/eviction...

Can I add my significant other to the title of my house even though we are not married. ?

You are legally free to do so. However, you should talk to a family law or real estate transactional attorney first, and to have the attorney help...

Can a landlord give you 60 days to move because he just bought the unites and wants to renovate

The landlord is required to serve a written notice, in compliance with Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1. A text or oral notice is legally...

How how can my landlord serve me a 3 day notice with two people on it but when an eviction he has only one person?

As Ms. Bigos mentioned, if your ex has moved out, the landlord would have no basis for naming her in the UD. In any event, if you want to...

Can A manager/landlord give you a verbal 30 notice to vacate...please help,we have untill Saturday ?

Any termination notice must be in writing, and served as required by law. The landlord could try evicting for nuisance under a 3-day notice (see...

Can I sue my neighbor for loss wages in small claims?

Because of the litigation privilege (see e.g. Civil Code Section 47), you can only recover such damages by successfully suing for malicious...