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I’m having problems with my landlord and told her I’ll be moving out as soon as my lease is over. She told me to plan on moving as soon as it ends and that I could mover sooner if I’d like. Now she’s telling me I Still have to pay for the rest of the lease even though I won’t be living there.
The statue of limitations is three years to indicted. The indictment was stamped july 11th 2024 will statue of limitations of three year dismiss the case.
One of the two defendant filed answer for the first eviction I filed. Is defendant required to file answer for amended complaint, if so, how many
days does defendant have to file answer?
Also, do I have to wait for both defendants named on the eviction to answer before requesting... View More 
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answered on Jul 26, 2024
In San Bernardino County, under California law, a defendant generally has 30 days to respond to an amended complaint. This timeline is the same as for the original complaint unless the court orders otherwise.
If a defendant has already answered the initial complaint, they are required to... View More
I received notice of the dispossession hearing scheduled for May 31 but the sheriff came out to complete the eviction on May 31. They stated that the court case was removed from the calender which allowed them to move forward with the eviction. I was at the court while they were at my house serving... View More
I live in the basement unit and my daughter lives up stairs. The house belongs to the father of my kids. My daughter has a thyroid disease and is gonna need surgery. we decide I should rent the basement to assist her she just had a baby. He signed a 1 years lease took my money and now is trying to... View More
One of the springs on my garage door broke. I was still using the door with the one good spring. My landlord was okay with this. He sent out a company to replace the spring. They disconnected the working spring and did not tell us. We went to open the door right after they left to put our car and... View More
I live in Fresno CA and there are no pro bono lawyers or help in the County of Fresno, CA. You can call the local bar association and in their phone recording they state that all their members do not provide pro bono services. All free agencies such as CRLA, CCLE do not help anyone past the... View More
A default judgment was entered on myself and another without being served the summons as stated in file. I can prove when a classifed letter was sent and stayed in warehouse for weeks. I don't fall under the guidelines of landlord tenant because Myself and another never had a rental agreement... View More
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answered on Jul 26, 2024
To correct a default judgment in California based on improper service and not falling under the guidelines of California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) 1161, you need to file a motion to set aside the default judgment. Begin by gathering all your evidence, including proof of when and how you were... View More
My sister and I inherit an house that’s really our grandmothers. Though, dad passed away last year. Aunt wants to make a new declaration of heirs. As well sell the house that is being rented. Dad was the head that house prior to death and never mentioned anything about CRIM that he had to pay... View More
Not asking telling you to vacate and then harrassing you every week, after asking for some maintenance to be done then within 2 weeks told that I have to vacate the property. Is that a form of retaliation?
she comes to my home sticks something in between my door frame to pop my door lock to steal groceries and other things when I'm not home. She has all her stuff here and has been taking a little bit out at a time. She turns 18 in August since shes not living here her stuff is just here do I... View More
My landlord was informed immediately of the water issue. And took over two weeks to install new water heater, after which kept saying he needed to "adjust the temperature" until mine was hot. Each "adjustment" took days. After the hot water heater was replaced, it cause my... View More
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answered on Jul 26, 2024
Under California law, if a rental unit is uninhabitable due to the landlord’s failure to provide essential services such as hot water, you may not be responsible for paying rent for the period the unit was uninhabitable. Given your situation, with no hot water for 22 days in June and ongoing... View More
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answered on Jul 26, 2024
Apparently you have not interest in the property except possession. The owner can sue you for possession.
Court and the County Court who she appealed to then rejected her appeal and sent it back to the JP Court. She has since filed for bankruptcy - can we proceed with issuing the Writ with the JP Court or because of her filing bankruptcy are we prohibited to filing the writ and having the constable... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2024
The bankruptcy does not stay the issuance of the writ of possession.
It has been over a month since we moved out and they said they are working on it, but we should have received all the deposit back at this point. Are we entitled to double the amount of the pet deposit?
People have come and did repairs but some spots still leak. Everyone that has come have not completed the job. I think money is an issue. The apartment has mold from the dampness. What can I do? What are my rights?
The master tenant is moving out at the end of the month. However, her mother (not on the original rental agreement) is now living in the rental, has no income, and no place to go. I am ok with her staying a couple months until she can find a living situation, but should I write up a formal... View More
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answered on Jul 25, 2024
Under California law, it is advisable to create a written agreement if you allow someone to stay in your rental property who was not on the original lease. This helps protect your interests and clearly defines the terms of the temporary arrangement. Without a written agreement, you risk potential... View More
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