A small claims case, really? Not necessarily. As far as negligence, the owner is likely to have liability if the door was negligently installed. it...

How do I recover damages after sustaining a personal injury due to landlord's failure to maintain gardening/landscaping?

um ... you are not sweeping up leaves because it is the landlords contractual duty? it seems to me that is negligent on your part. you will...

were you previously served with an eviction notice ? if so the lAndlords position will be that the tenancy is terminated and no further rent can be...

Can we be served with a 3 day notice to pay or vacate? Only a verbal agreement> No written contract? Now we are being served

Um - the deal was that you pay their mortgage and you can stay there? and now they're kicking you out even though you lives up yo the deal ? I...

If a manager alleges a problem, does she have to give the tenant the chance to correct the problem before terminating a lease?

you don't say that you don't know what the problem is, only that she wouldn't tell you what the complaints were. so if you know, you should stop if...

In terms of a "break lease fee", should a tenant be liable for such monies regardless of extenuating circumstances?

Right. a week of no ac in hot locale is a breach of the lease/warranty of habitability, so you have no liability for break lease fee. they have...

Unlawful Detainer: Can I file for default judgment after demurrer to complaint is overruled?

there are several forms you need but first since there was an appearance it's possible the clerk may not take a default and you may have to go in...

What is the longest it would take to evict someone that has paid on time in the past but having medical problems right now?

not long- unless the ud complaint has serious flaws. try to work something out with ll. paying rent should be your highest priority assuming...

Landlord sneaking in my rooms, touching, commenting, and checking the holes on the wall. Misdemeanor or felony?

misdemeanor but it will be treated as a civil matter. what are your damages? emotional distress. minimal. put a lock on your door.

Good Morning, I am one behind on my rent, and I want to know what my Landlord can do to me?

He could evict you obviously. So get it paid and assuming he accepts it, no problem ...