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I moved into an apt infested with bed bugs. landlord treated with heat & they're back,18 months later & he said I pay or move

Kevin's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

Good suggestions above but also seek out a "bed bug lawyer." They will take cases on contingency at no cost to you.

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Are apartment managers allowed to evict you with a 3 day notice? Aren't they supposed to give you 30 days?

Kevin's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

You need to have local tenant's right counsel look at the lease to see what your options are. In the meantime, send written notice that you...

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Rent is $850. Section 8 pays 628., tenant pays $222, can I give 3 day notice to tenant and keep the money from section 8?

Kevin's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

Without getting into Section 8 rules which are voluminous and complex I think you ought to tread lightly. The best way to proceed is to contact...

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New owners are looking to flip the house where I rent a room. They don't want to continue my tenancy here and want me out.

Kevin's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

You need a lawyer right away. If you cannot afford legal fees you can hire one on contingency or seek out a local tenant's rights group, there are...

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Is there legal differences in evicting someone who rents a room in your home?

Kevin's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

Good advice above, but be careful because it sounds like you may be liable for back rent and potentially other damages for illegally renting a...

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In the state of Calif. can you get money back from a landlord that rented you an illegal studio that you did not know was illega

Kevin's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

You will always get a better result with competent local tenant's rights counsel. No different from any other type of case a good lawyer can always...

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A car was abandoned at our rental property. What is the best way to get rid of it?

Kevin's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

Consult with landlord's counsel. They deal with these issues from time to time and may be able to offer their services to not only dispose of the...

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Do we landlords have any rights, situation we are in with CEST

Kevin's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

I can see you are a frustrated landlord which can be a very difficult spot to be in. I do not believe there are purely legal answers to your...

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Can I be asked to leave by the new owner who purchased the single family home I am renting?

Kevin's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

Depending on your lease terms and the details of the property the new owner has to evict you with proper notice of as much as 60 days and may very...

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Is my current lawyer really doing his job or should I change lawyers?

Kevin's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

It is impossible to say whether an attorney is "doing his job" without reviewing the entire file. What I can tell you is that you should take...

Kevin Trent Kay's Answers (411)

I moved into an apt infested with bed bugs. landlord treated with heat & they're back,18 months later & he said I pay or move

Are apartment managers allowed to evict you with a 3 day notice? Aren't they supposed to give you 30 days?

Rent is $850. Section 8 pays 628., tenant pays $222, can I give 3 day notice to tenant and keep the money from section 8?

New owners are looking to flip the house where I rent a room. They don't want to continue my tenancy here and want me out.

Is there legal differences in evicting someone who rents a room in your home?

In the state of Calif. can you get money back from a landlord that rented you an illegal studio that you did not know was illega

A car was abandoned at our rental property. What is the best way to get rid of it?

Do we landlords have any rights, situation we are in with CEST

Can I be asked to leave by the new owner who purchased the single family home I am renting?

Is my current lawyer really doing his job or should I change lawyers?