Do I need an attorney?

You must account to your former tenant within 21 days of receiving possession. You may deduct from the deposit those sums which are reasonably...

Can a landlord give notice to vacate following complaint made related to habitability of the house?

You are right, a landlord may not PROPERLY serve you with a notice of termination of tenancy within 180 days of making YOUR FIRST complaint (in...

My landlord removed the washer and dryer to build a illegal unit, then raise my rent at the same time. I am totally disable.

Shaye is correct and the information she provided is the proper method of doing things. I my humble opinion, the decrease in services doesn't get...

Order shortening time and motion for permission to amend answer

The only thing that's going to happen on January 21 is a decision by the court as to whether or not to permit the tenant to amend their answer, and...

How much can I get in damages

Okay, but there is no question posted. If you're looking to "stick it" to your former landlord and he has violated a rent control ordinance, then...

Oh the collection companies will love you. Yes, you can send them to collections and yes the collection company can try to get your former tenant...

What would it cost to go to court regarding the following? Have paid $26,000. on a lease?

Illegal is such an ugly word. Let's use un-permitted instead. The fact that the unit you occupied was un-permitted has nothing to do with the lack...

I have a tenant who is now on a month to month lease (original 1 year lease is over)???

Before you may demand rent from a tenant, the building must be registered. If it is not registered, it is not legal to demand rent, so yes, you...

Is there a specific legal form used to protect the tenant after a landlord has agreed to settle prior to UD hearing?

In santa monica, there are stipulation forms for just that purpose. If you agree you owe the money, and the other side agrees to seal the record,...

My fiancé's sister does not pay rent and lives in his house, he has asked her to move out. She refuses. How can she be removed

If the sister is there without any arrangement to pay rent, she' entitled to a 30 day notice. If she is "renting" a room after the 30 day notice...