Can a landlord in San Francisco evict me for technically late rent payments when I’ve had it set on autopay for several years?
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Answered on July 08, 2025
Section 37.9(a)(1) of the SF rent control ordinance allows a landlord to evict for chronic late payments. However, under the facts you have...
What happens after I respond to an eviction action?
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Answered on July 08, 2025
Once the answer has been filed, either side has the right to file a request for a trial date. The court is then supposed to schedule the trial...
California, unlawful detainer stipulation settlement minor breach of 30mins late, what to do ?
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Answered on July 07, 2025
In the absence of a valid liquidated damages clause in the settlement, the landlord would normally only be entitled to whatever damages he could...
I have a duplex on 4th of july a random fire cause a fire. There no electricity do tenants need to move?
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Answered on July 07, 2025
Unless the fire destroyed the rental unit, it would not normally terminate the lease.
In addition, if the tenants have an unexpired fixed-term...
What steps should I take next?
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Answered on July 07, 2025
If the lease permits the chickens, and raising them doesn't violate any laws, then the landlord's notice sounds somewhat suspect. Also, if the...
File injunction to stop eviction
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Answered on July 07, 2025
Unfortunately, courts seldom grant injunctions to halt an eviction.
If you have viable affirmative defenses (such as retaliation under Civil...
Tenant claims moving out and not being responsible with co-tenants in Unlawful Detainer lawsuit
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Answered on July 07, 2025
Because a UD is a primarily an action for possession, if the tenants have moved out/surrendered possession, then they would not be proper parties...
Co-Tenants alleges moving out as a defense to Unlawful Detainer action against them.
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Answered on July 07, 2025
I agree with Mr. Moss, but would add that because a UD is a primarily an action for possession, if the tenants have moved out/surrendered...
Can my prior eviction be used against me in another UD case?
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Answered on July 07, 2025
From your description, the previous UD seems irrelevant to the current UD, and so should be inadmissible on that basis.
It also appears that...
How long I have to file an answer when I get cert. Mail from court clerk informing me that an unlawful d. has been filed?
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Answered on July 07, 2025
It is unclear from your post whether the letter from the Court notified you that a proof of service has been filed. If not, then you don't need to...
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