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How to evict handicapped sec 8 tenant who i already gave one reasonable accommodation for 3 months after service 90 days notice.
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Answered on August 29, 2016
A bona fide owner move-in should allow you to evict the Section 8 tenant, and it would appear that you have already done more than you needed to do...
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What are my rights as a tenant living in an illegal apartment?
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Answered on August 29, 2016
In many cities, a landlord has to obtain permits in advance and pay relocation benefits in order to evict a tenant from an illegal unit.
The...
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What should i do if landlord had gone back on their promise verbally?
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Answered on August 29, 2016
You should somehow try to come up with the $ to timely pay the rent demanded in the three-day notice.
If you don't pay, and the landlord...
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What happens if I miss my eviction hearing due to a severe IBS?
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Answered on August 29, 2016
If you missed your hearing, the trial probably proceeded without you, and resulted in a judgment against you.
If you want to fight this, and...
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How do I prepare for the hearing after answering an unlawful detainer?
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Answered on August 24, 2016
Unlawful detainers are very narrow proceedings, and you generally can't present cross-complaints (i.e. claims for damages against the landlord), or...
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What are my rights with regard to major repairs that will take months to complete?
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Answered on August 24, 2016
If you are on an unexpired fixed-term lease, you may have some leverage to bargain for relocation compensation, etc.
If you are month-to-month...
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How can I retrieve my property from a former landlord who wont respond?
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Answered on August 24, 2016
Making a police report, and sending a demand letter are both good ideas.
If those steps don't work, just sue the landlord in small claims court...
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Do my roommate and I both have to agree to terminate a month to month lease in Los Angeles or can I alone terminate the lease?
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Answered on August 24, 2016
Your landlord is wrong. As the Court of Appeal explained almost 70 years ago:
On October 12, 1953, defendant Zipkin wrote plaintiff a letter...
Can my management company change the pet policy in the lease renewal? Lease says they can give 30 day notice to get rid of pet.
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Answered on August 24, 2016
If your tenancy is subject to rent control/eviction control, the landlord may not be able to require you to sign a lease that has substantially...
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What should my next step be? Owner/Landlord lied under oath. I am now being evicted.
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Answered on August 24, 2016
You can appeal, but appeals are expensive, most appeals are unsuccessful, and the appellate court will generally defer to factual findings made by...
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