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Just moved on the 4th how long do the landlord have to fix repairs

Jethro's answer | Answered on November 14, 2016

A landlord can incur liability for failing to refuse uninhabitable conditions (which don't include cosmetic issues) once placed on notice. If...

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Can my landlord evict me for taking him to court?

Jethro's answer | Answered on November 14, 2016

Retaliatory eviction is illegal under Civil Code Section 1942.5 (which both provides a defense to an eviction, and allows you to sue the offending...

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My landlord kept 1275 of my deposit of 1450 how do I get the rest back?

Jethro's answer | Answered on November 14, 2016

Civil Code Section 1950.5 is the primary law in California regulating security deposits for residential tenancies. If the landlord has made...

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What are my rights & how does this work & any way to slow it down, ex girlfriend evicting me from her house

Jethro's answer | Answered on November 14, 2016

If you never paid her rent (including, perhaps by contributing towards the mortgage), or otherwise became a tenant, then you are probably what the...

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How does the California state law work on leases I was told there was a 72-hour grace period to opt out before the lease is fina

Jethro's answer | Answered on November 14, 2016

This is not a landlord-tenant issue. You should consult a consumer protection attorney.

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What is the process of an eviction lockout

Jethro's answer | Answered on November 14, 2016

Once a termination notice expires, if the tenant refuses to leave, it is generally necessary to go to court, via an unlawful detainer lawsuit, to...

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Can my landlord kick me out of my rent controlled apartment if I'm not on the original lease, but I am on the Estoppel?

Jethro's answer | Answered on November 11, 2016

If the landlord (past or present) accepted rent from you, or accepted rent with knowledge of your presence, you are probably OK. As one court...

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Secondhand smoke issue at residential common areas in California

Jethro's answer | Answered on November 11, 2016

Under at least some circumstances, secondhand smoke can be an actionable nuisance See Birke v. Oakwood Worldwide (2009) 169 Cal.App.4th 1540,...

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What do i say in court when i am kicking out the squatters trying to clam they were roommates with the owner who died a year ago

Jethro's answer | Answered on November 11, 2016

Unlawful detainers (and trials in general) can be quite complicated, and self-represented parties are held to the same standards as an attorney...

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How to evict non-paying roommate.

Jethro's answer | Answered on November 11, 2016

If you rented to the tenants as a group, then the tenants are jointly and severally responsible for paying the rent to you, and you have no basis...

Jethro Sanford Busch's Answers (14430)

Just moved on the 4th how long do the landlord have to fix repairs

Can my landlord evict me for taking him to court?

My landlord kept 1275 of my deposit of 1450 how do I get the rest back?

What are my rights & how does this work & any way to slow it down, ex girlfriend evicting me from her house

How does the California state law work on leases I was told there was a 72-hour grace period to opt out before the lease is fina

What is the process of an eviction lockout

Can my landlord kick me out of my rent controlled apartment if I'm not on the original lease, but I am on the Estoppel?

Secondhand smoke issue at residential common areas in California

What do i say in court when i am kicking out the squatters trying to clam they were roommates with the owner who died a year ago

How to evict non-paying roommate.