I'm a low income family of five. my husband is the only one that works right now. we are aware that we owe back rent,got serve

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My tenant call to fix stove . But she was the one who left it dirty with oil and cause a fire and burn out one stove. She asked

You;re going to have to get it fixed anyway right? so why give her any ammunition at trial?

Tenant breaks lease, is security deposit due 21 days after tenant vacates?

The short answer to your question is 21 days after possession passes

Can I get a default judgment against me in an unlawful detainer if I haven't received any summons?

This is something you need to stay on top of (although its not the end of the world if a default is taken, it just more expensive and usually...

If i am 20 days late on my current lease, and I will have it in a few days, but the manager says they are going to file an evict

So long as you have the rent BEFORE the 3 day notice to pay rent or quit expires, you're okay. If the notice has expired then you have to rely on...

Do I have a defense for unpaid rent in an unlawful detainer action against me?

No. A security deposit cannot be used as payment of rent (unless the landlord agrees) even if part of the security deposit is called last month's...

We purchased our home in CA in 2005 and have not made a payment since 2009. Why hasn't the bank foreclosed on us?

That you've been able to live without paying rent or a mortgage is a godsend I know dozens of FORMER homeowners would have killed for. There may...

Is an agreement between tenants who moved out early and myself to return security deposit based on 21 days after end of lease

In writing, I'd argue yes. The much safer approach is 21 days from the date possession passed, regardless of any agreement.

If your trying to keep your place you live in from a Retalitory Landlord ."Let me say DON'T it wont matter,

Well there's a rant

Joint and Severely is the legal term when two people promise to do something. Each is responsible for the entire amount to the extent the other...