I have NEVER seen a case where the tenant was able to establish the necessary elements for treble damages and without proof, well that is where the...

Bifurcation of note

It's a lot of hype that has been soundly rejected each time it has been raised on appeal

I have a surveillance camera in my apt. caught landlord taking pics behind my desk of my cords. Can he use that against me?

There is something more going on here that each party taking pictures of the other. Video of the interior of your unit is permitted. It's obvious...

What strength does a claim from a Public Storage type business have in sending me to collections?

Any debt may be disputed, the impact on your credit depends on whether they report. Most won't until they get a judgment. You should have a...

..... to ALMOST nil ..... Your landlord may declare the apartment complex to be non-smoking, a new state law permits that. You're unclear as to...

Can Trustee's Deed be set aside where payment was not made on day of sale, but by wire transfer to the trustee the next week?

A qualified attorney needs to look at ALL of the facts in light of the requirement found at Civil Code section 2924h(b) which provides that if...

How long is a 3 day notice to pay or quit valid?

Unless the notice expresses the EXACT and CORRECT amount, it's invalid. It's also invalid if you've accepted ANY money between the expiration of...

Your apartment manager has basically made himself a party to any lawsuit between you and the owners of the property. That's pretty much the remedy...

Evicting my tenants in Ca. Tenants called to say they'd be out 1 day before court date.

Uh, you have an attorney. That pretty much precludes any legal advice from me.

Tenant visit the previous house without permission, what is legal responsibility for this?

Once you surrender keys, you have surrendered your right to re-enter the home. Period. The penalty? If the landlord came to me with this one I...