I live in la costa ca and was served on feb 11 2010 with a pre claim of right to possession along with a summons filed feb 9 201

The important document is the complaint and you have five days to answer after you were served, so yes, the 16th. If you're named in the suit,...

What is the best course of action for persistent pest problem management knew of before move in?

If the apartment is unlivable, move out and demand (in writing) a return of all move-in costs, including security. If after 21 days you havent...

Hmm. I don't think that internet and cable qualify as utilities for purposes of constructive eviction unless you could show that internet was an...

In a short sale of rental property, does the long term tenant have 60 days to move out when asked?

"Telling" the tenants doesnt mean anything. They need proper notice. And yes, it's 60 days (90 days in a foreclosure).

How many days notice must a tenant give landlord to break 1 year lease?

Agreed, it doesn't matter how much notice you give if you are breaching. However, why do you want to break lease? Poor conditions in the unit?...

Landlord unreasonable wont make repairs, threatens to evict roof leaks and i have damaged property he said sue him 4 prop damag

Have you made a demand in writing? This is critical. If you get sued for nonpayment of rent you will have to prove that the landlord had notice of...

Have you seen rats running about? Or just heard them? Have you seen their droppings or seen that they have been eating your food? No one should...

I am disabled can I get evicited?

Is it possible your landlord will work with you until you get your appeal? I dont know how far you are behind but if it's just a month, he might....

Contact a tenant attorney - you have an excellent case against the landlord. The landlord owes you relocation fees; in addition, you can sue for...

Can I break the contract without damaging my credit?

If there were substantial problems that were supposed to be fixed and they were not you may have grounds to allege that the landlord breached the...