Questions answered by Jethro Sanford Busch

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My tenant wants to move Feb 9th can he do that?

Jethro's answer | Answered on January 10, 2019

The tenant is free to give a 30-day notice at any time. If the termination date falls on 2/9, you would only be entitled to pro-rated rent for...

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I need to move in my daughter and babie into my 3bed/ 2 bath house I’m renting in lawndale, Ca. I have ask my landlord already

Jethro's answer | Answered on January 10, 2019

That depends on the terms of the lease, and what it says about your right to have guests, and/or to sublease. Regardless of what the lease says,...

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Is there statute of limitations on rent received and accepted by a landlord?

Jethro's answer | Answered on January 10, 2019

The statute of limitations is normally 4 years for breach of a written contract, and 2 years for breach of an oral contract. So, unless you can...

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Can a text be considered a legal notice when giving a 60 day notice of intent to sell the property and the tenant responded

Jethro's answer | Answered on January 10, 2019

Whether or not the tenant acknowledged it, a termination notice served by text is not valid. See Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1. So, if you...

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Can you be evicted in California for not paying a past due late fee, even though your other payments are made on time?

Jethro's answer | Answered on January 10, 2019

Late fees are generally invalid in California residential tenancies. See Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 7. However, unless your...

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Does an emailed list of deductions, but no physical funds satisfy a landlord’s obligation to return SD within 21 days?

Jethro's answer | Answered on January 10, 2019

It sounds like you should just sue in small claims court for the damages and discretionary statutory/punitive damages provided under Civil Code...

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Will i still have to move if i gave my landlord a 30 day notice for me to move and im 15 days in and decide to stay where im at?

Jethro's answer | Answered on January 10, 2019

You can try to withdraw your 30-day notice. However, at least one legal treatise says that the landlord would have to agree: [7:221] Only...

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How do I take legal action against my landlord who hasn’t fixed my ceiling in a year?

Jethro's answer | Answered on January 10, 2019

You should immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency. If the agency cites the landlord for this habitability violation, that will...

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I have to go to court on the 29, after court for my eviction how long will I have to move?

Jethro's answer | Answered on January 10, 2019

If you are being evicted for non-payment of rent, and don't have any legally-viable defense, you may still be able to seek relief from forfeiture...

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How to resolve an issue of both t.i.c demanding 100 percent from sale of home?

Jethro's answer | Answered on January 10, 2019

Depending on the facts (e.g. fraud or financial elder abuse), you may have legal grounds to remove your son from title. Consult a local real estate...

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My tenant wants to move Feb 9th can he do that?

I need to move in my daughter and babie into my 3bed/ 2 bath house I’m renting in lawndale, Ca. I have ask my landlord already

Is there statute of limitations on rent received and accepted by a landlord?

Can a text be considered a legal notice when giving a 60 day notice of intent to sell the property and the tenant responded

Can you be evicted in California for not paying a past due late fee, even though your other payments are made on time?

Does an emailed list of deductions, but no physical funds satisfy a landlord’s obligation to return SD within 21 days?

Will i still have to move if i gave my landlord a 30 day notice for me to move and im 15 days in and decide to stay where im at?

How do I take legal action against my landlord who hasn’t fixed my ceiling in a year?

I have to go to court on the 29, after court for my eviction how long will I have to move?

How to resolve an issue of both t.i.c demanding 100 percent from sale of home?