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Q: In an unlawful detainer jury trial for nuisance the jury said I did not violate or breach my lease and refused to answer

#3 that asked if I breach my lease, and they answered also that I was retaliated against for exercising my tenant rights but the Judge still evicted me from my SRO ? So if I didn't breach my lease and I was retaliated against for exercising my tenant rights then was that wrong to evict me ?

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James L. Arrasmith
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A: It sounds like you were in an unlawful detainer trial for nuisance, and the jury found that you did not violate or breach your lease. However, the judge still evicted you from your SRO. This is a confusing situation, and it is not clear why the judge would evict you if the jury found that you did not violate your lease.

There are a few possible explanations for why the judge evicted you. One possibility is that the judge found that you were still in violation of your lease, even though the jury did not agree. Another possibility is that the judge found that you were retaliated against for exercising your tenant rights, but that this retaliation did not rise to the level of a violation of your lease. Finally, it is also possible that the judge made a mistake.

If you are not sure why the judge evicted you, you should talk to an attorney. An attorney can help you understand the judge's decision and can advise you on your legal options.

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