Can a tenant be required to pay the landlords court fees for an eviction on an unpermitted rental?
If the landlord wins, the landlord would be entitled to recover court costs. If the unlawful detainer is based upon a failure to pay rent, or...
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If the landlord wins, the landlord would be entitled to recover court costs. If the unlawful detainer is based upon a failure to pay rent, or...
I'm sorry that you and your son are experiencing this. Unless there was something unusual in the lease, since your son vacated on time, your...
If you didn't provide the notice in the manner required under the lease, then you may well be liable for at least some rent if you move out....
It is unclear from your post whether the neighbor is also a tenant of your landlord. If so, the landlord may very well have an obligation to...
The landlord would not ordinarily be liable for a fire causes by some third-party criminal. If you could prove that the arson was somehow...
Roaches are a habitability violation, as well as meeting the legal definition of nuisance (see Civil Code Section 3479). If the landlord knew...
Although severe second hand smoke could well constitute a nuisance, it would generally not constitute a breach of the implied warranty of...
If everyone acts in good faith, you should have no problem. However, if you do not timely respond to the summons, the landlord could take your...
If the landlord is attempting to terminate you in retaliation for your complaints, you should have a good defense under Civil Code Section 1942.5....
An unlawful detainer is normally not set for trial until at least one side (you or the landlord) files the necessary form with the court requesting...