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Can a landlord tell his workers from his place of buisness about his tenants and there rental issues and disputes

Samuel's answer | Answered on March 17, 2014

This is actually not necessarily a landlord/tenant question. I think the answer depends on what they are saying. There is a difference between...

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Can a tenant send other residents of the property news that she is suing the LL and not be a nuisance?

Samuel's answer | Answered on March 17, 2014

Why would she think she had to send a letter to other tenants? The other attorney is right about not sending the neighbors anything. Honestly,...

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Landlord refuses to fix bathroom ceiling which is mold n mildew built up but there no building inspector for mobile homes who do

Samuel's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

You should contact someone who specializes in mobile home landlord tenant issues.

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I received a non curable 3 day notice on Friday. How long do I have to get out? Thank you.

Samuel's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

Mr. Driscoll is correct. They would have to file an Unlawful Detainer action against. You have two choices here - fight it or move before the...

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How do i respond to the unlawful detainer?

Samuel's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

Under State and Federal law you have the right to stay for your lease term. You need to contact an attorney immediately.

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We were without running water for 5 days while the well was being fixed. Can we deduct 5 days of rent?

Samuel's answer | Answered on February 26, 2014

As a tenant your landlord has an obligation to provide habitable premises. This is known as a warranty of habitability. I think no water for 5...

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Can my landlord evict my roommate immediately after a default judgement entered against him?

Samuel's answer | Answered on February 20, 2014

Your message is a little confusing procedurally speaking. It sounds like you and your roommate are defendants in an unlawful detainer action. The...

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Me and my husband rent a home and have for 15 years. It foreclosed and the bank says we have 3 days to vacate. Please advise!

Samuel's answer | Answered on January 31, 2014

Generally, under the scenario you describe the answer, NO, they cannot simply give you a three day notice to vacate under these circumstances. I...

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IME and related expenses

Samuel's answer | Answered on January 24, 2014

Unless you're actually in litigation (ie. filed a court case) you're not obligated to attend the IME. They may want you to and dangle the...

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My son was bitten in the face by the neighbor's dog. What is the neighbor liable for if this is the dog's first bite?

Samuel's answer | Answered on January 24, 2014

I'm very sorry to hear that your son was bit. That must have been very frightening. In California an owner is strictly liable for the injury caused...

Samuel George Stamas's Answers (779)

Can a landlord tell his workers from his place of buisness about his tenants and there rental issues and disputes

Can a tenant send other residents of the property news that she is suing the LL and not be a nuisance?

Landlord refuses to fix bathroom ceiling which is mold n mildew built up but there no building inspector for mobile homes who do

I received a non curable 3 day notice on Friday. How long do I have to get out? Thank you.

How do i respond to the unlawful detainer?

We were without running water for 5 days while the well was being fixed. Can we deduct 5 days of rent?

Can my landlord evict my roommate immediately after a default judgement entered against him?

Me and my husband rent a home and have for 15 years. It foreclosed and the bank says we have 3 days to vacate. Please advise!

IME and related expenses

My son was bitten in the face by the neighbor's dog. What is the neighbor liable for if this is the dog's first bite?