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Im a paralegal in california. The lawyer i work for wants me to attach a declaration to a opposition of a demurrer. can you?

Jethro's answer | Answered on April 03, 2017

You are correct that a court generally will not consider extrinsic evidence (other than matters about which the court can take judicial notice) in...

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I was served with a 30 day notice to quit, if I can't pay the last months rent what happens can they serve a 3 day pay or quit.

Jethro's answer | Answered on April 03, 2017

The service of the 30-day notice does not excuse you from paying rent for the balance of the term. If you don't then the landlord can serve you...

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My landlord did not pay deposit within 21 days and states he told me 30 days. Does he have a basis?

Jethro's answer | Answered on April 03, 2017

Even if the landlord blows the 21 day deadline set in Civil Code Section 1950.5, the landlord has the right to assert a set-off defense based on...

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I want to terminate my rental agreement before the termination date. The reason for termination is a cockroach manifestation.

Jethro's answer | Answered on April 03, 2017

The contract cannot validly waive certain rights (see e.g. Civil Code Sections 1942.1 and 1953), and you may well have the right to terminate...

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What are our options?

Jethro's answer | Answered on April 03, 2017

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Have you tried complaining to the local code enforcement agency? In most cities, the agency will send out...

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Desperately need to get out of a one-year lease in Los Angeles

Jethro's answer | Answered on March 31, 2017

If you have no valid reason for breaking your lease, you would be liable for damages as per Civil Code Section 1951.2 or (if that remedy is...

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My landlord says the city told her to evict me and my family. She has yet to show me proof. Can this happen?

Jethro's answer | Answered on March 31, 2017

If you are month-to-month tenants, then unless your tenancy is subject to a local rent control/eviction control ordinance, the landlord has the...

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Property division and quit claim deed as instraspousal gift

Jethro's answer | Answered on March 31, 2017

I will re-post this under family law. At the very least, it sounds like you should have a community property interest in the house, and he may...

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My friend rented me his apartment while he was away.

Jethro's answer | Answered on March 31, 2017

If the landlord accepted rent from you, that would normally make you a co-tenant, and the landlord would have to go through the legal eviction...

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CA I rent a room in an apartment. What are my rights if the master tenant gave 30 day notice 27 days ago but did not tell me?

Jethro's answer | Answered on March 31, 2017

You should not be homeless in 3 days. Even if someone had validly terminated your subtenancy (which is unclear), the master tenant or the...

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Im a paralegal in california. The lawyer i work for wants me to attach a declaration to a opposition of a demurrer. can you?

I was served with a 30 day notice to quit, if I can't pay the last months rent what happens can they serve a 3 day pay or quit.

My landlord did not pay deposit within 21 days and states he told me 30 days. Does he have a basis?

I want to terminate my rental agreement before the termination date. The reason for termination is a cockroach manifestation.

What are our options?

Desperately need to get out of a one-year lease in Los Angeles

My landlord says the city told her to evict me and my family. She has yet to show me proof. Can this happen?

Property division and quit claim deed as instraspousal gift

My friend rented me his apartment while he was away.

CA I rent a room in an apartment. What are my rights if the master tenant gave 30 day notice 27 days ago but did not tell me?