Questions answered by Jethro Sanford Busch

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Do I still have to vacate the house if plaintiff dies before i get any of the papers?

Jethro's answer | Answered on October 04, 2016

It would depend in part on what papers you received. If you just received a 30/60 day notice to quit, but there was no unlawful detainer, the...

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Homeowner gave us 60 days to move out so he can move in. We are two months into our year lease.

Jethro's answer | Answered on October 04, 2016

I agree with Mr. Kane, who would be a good person to consult about this kind of problem. In any event, whether or not the tenancy sis subject...

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If my landlord is getting evicted do i have to move as well or do i need to b evicted separately?Also do i have to pay her rent?

Jethro's answer | Answered on October 04, 2016

If your landlord/master tenant is being evicted, it seems doubtful that person will have the time and resources to try to evict you for non-payment...

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What can i do my landlord say you have to leave my apartment

Jethro's answer | Answered on October 04, 2016

Your post does not mention whether you were served with any notices. If you were served with a valid pay-or-quit notice, did not pay by the...

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What can my landlord say about me to a prospective landlord?

Jethro's answer | Answered on October 04, 2016

If the landlord says anything untruthful and defamatory about you, you may have the right to sue for defamation, etc. If it happens, talk to a...

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Can I change the lock on the place I'm living if I've been given an eviction notice?

Jethro's answer | Answered on October 04, 2016

You do not mention paying rent, and it sounds more like you are a guest/licensee than a tenant. If so, the owner would normally have the right...

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Can flooding every time it rains be good cause to terminate lease and can I claim damages?

Jethro's answer | Answered on October 04, 2016

Assuming this is a residential tenancy, such ongoing flooding could provide grounds to terminate your tenancy (without penalty, or liability for...

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When an apartment lease ends and there are two people on the lease, how can one person take over?

Jethro's answer | Answered on September 30, 2016

I agree with Mr. Moss' analysis, and hope you can work something out with your ex via mediation or negotiation. Since you are not the landlord,...

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What do I do if my landlord won't return my calls for a move out walk through. Arn't I entitled to one?

Jethro's answer | Answered on September 30, 2016

Even if there is a walk-through, the landlord does not have to refund the security deposit any earlier than the 21 day deadline provided in Civil...

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Substantial breach of warranty of habitability

Jethro's answer | Answered on September 30, 2016

Although this may make no sense in very hot parts of California, applicable law, including Civil Code Sections 1941-1941.1, generally do not...

Jethro Sanford Busch's Answers (14430)

Do I still have to vacate the house if plaintiff dies before i get any of the papers?

Homeowner gave us 60 days to move out so he can move in. We are two months into our year lease.

If my landlord is getting evicted do i have to move as well or do i need to b evicted separately?Also do i have to pay her rent?

What can i do my landlord say you have to leave my apartment

What can my landlord say about me to a prospective landlord?

Can I change the lock on the place I'm living if I've been given an eviction notice?

Can flooding every time it rains be good cause to terminate lease and can I claim damages?

When an apartment lease ends and there are two people on the lease, how can one person take over?

What do I do if my landlord won't return my calls for a move out walk through. Arn't I entitled to one?

Substantial breach of warranty of habitability