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CA- LL moved forward with a lockout after I started payments on the unpaid balance. Habitability issues.

Jethro's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

It's hard to give a definitive answer without reviewing the settlement agreement (stipulation for entry of judgment?) you signed. However, in...

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Can a landlord enter your property, on the last day of your lease, 8 hours prior to our final walk through was scheduled?

Jethro's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

A landlord has the right to enter regardless of the tenant's wishes or presence, so long as the entry is for one of the reasons authorized in Civil...

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Can a landlord in the state of California charge for late fee and utilities AFTER I paid to stop an eviction?

Jethro's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

Late fees are generally unlawful and unenforceable in California residential tenancies. See Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp 7....

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Can each resident that was unnamed on eviction notice file for a hearing at separate times if they are still unnamed?

Jethro's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

When the Sheriff came out, you were presumably notified of your right to file a post-judgment claim for right to possession. There would normally...

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Thank you very much for your help. 90 days from date received 3 day Notice to Quit?

Jethro's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

If you were basically a live-in employee of the owner, and never paid rent, you are probably legally considered to be a licensee-not a tenant. If...

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What are the different charges that I can bring against a landlord that lied to police in order to get her tenant arrested.

Jethro's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

As the other attorneys note, private citizens have no right/power to institute criminal proceedings, including for perjury. If you can get some...

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How often can a landlord ask to come into your rental for pictures?

Jethro's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

Under Civil Code Section 1954, your landlord is only allowed to enter for certain specified reasons, and upon proper notice. If the entry is for an...

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Property management company fails to make repairs in timely fashion. I am unable to live in my own home.

Jethro's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Have you complained to any local government agencies (in SF, it would be the Dept. of Building Inspection...

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I received a notice from the court that my landlord filed an unlawful detainer.

Jethro's answer | Answered on June 12, 2016

The fact that you become aware of the unlawful detainer-or even obtain a copy of the complaint-is not a substitute for valid service of process...

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What do I need to do about this problem. And how can we make thing go faster?

Jethro's answer | Answered on June 12, 2016

Most rental agreements prohibit tenants from making alterations without the landlord's prior written consent. If your rental agreement said that,...

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CA- LL moved forward with a lockout after I started payments on the unpaid balance. Habitability issues.

Can a landlord enter your property, on the last day of your lease, 8 hours prior to our final walk through was scheduled?

Can a landlord in the state of California charge for late fee and utilities AFTER I paid to stop an eviction?

Can each resident that was unnamed on eviction notice file for a hearing at separate times if they are still unnamed?

Thank you very much for your help. 90 days from date received 3 day Notice to Quit?

What are the different charges that I can bring against a landlord that lied to police in order to get her tenant arrested.

How often can a landlord ask to come into your rental for pictures?

Property management company fails to make repairs in timely fashion. I am unable to live in my own home.

I received a notice from the court that my landlord filed an unlawful detainer.

What do I need to do about this problem. And how can we make thing go faster?