Creighton A Mendivil

Creighton A Mendivil's Answers (6)

Santa Cruz, CA

Landlord or tenant Lawyer at Santa Cruz, CA

Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant, Social Security ... +2 more

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Do I really have a verbal agreement with prospective tenants

Creighton's answer | Answered on August 02, 2012

I agree with Attorney Johnson who answered first. Any rental agreement should need to be in writing to be enforceable. That does not mean people...

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IF TENANT IS CURRENT ON RENT & HAS PUT LOTS OF TIME & MATERIALS INTO PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING FIXING HEALTH HAZARDS

Creighton's answer | Answered on July 19, 2012

It depends on various factors. If you have a lease that lease is enforceable for the stated period of time. If you are a month-to-month...

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What are my rights regarding uninhabital living conditions?

Creighton's answer | Answered on January 04, 2011

First, you need to make a paper trail. Notify the landlord in writing of the need for repair (email or a confirmed delivery letter from the post...

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Who is responsible for a worn out stove plates and knobs?

Creighton's answer | Answered on December 16, 2010

Normal wear and tear is the typical use of the property by the tenant. The longer the tenant has been in the property the more wear and tear the...

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Need help with the unlawful detainer complaint response in case of a foreclosure in california

Creighton's answer | Answered on December 15, 2010

There are places that can help you with your issues. If you are low income, you can find help from California Rural Legal Assistance (see link...

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What is considered normal wear and tear ?

Creighton's answer | Answered on December 15, 2010

Normal wear and tear is the typical use of the property by the tenant. The longer the tenant has been in the property the more wear and tear the...

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