We were just served eviction papers on monday. We owe for rent. Our landlord is a total slumlord. We have been paying for the utilities for the person below us, have no working oven or stove, vents havent been cleaned in 6 yrs, etc. Can we counter-sue at the eviction hearing..or at least dispute it if we feel he owes US money? Does anyone know how this process works or exactly how much time we will have to find a place? Any input is greatly appreciated
2007-01-24 05:08:55 · 3 answers · asked by xbaybeedoll420x 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Instead of spending your money on legal and court fees, use them to pay your rent! Go somewhere else though. If you can't afford it, look into cutting back on things like the internet for example (hint, hint).
2007-01-24 05:22:36 · answer #1 · answered by CSUflyer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
have you made requests for repairs? are they in writing?
unless you live in a city like san francisco, generally, it'll side with the landlord.
if you paid for repairs that were necessary to make it inhabitable, like having power, running water, working toilet, windows, stove... then you forward those receipts (keeping copies) and they are deducted from the rent.
This link has all the state information regarding rights
http://www.dca.ca.gov/legal/landlordbook/
good luck, it's an uphill battle
2007-01-24 05:14:56 · answer #2 · answered by bilko_ca 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is not any wait. you're taking the workplace artwork artwork in, they assign a case volume, stamp the heck out of each and every thing and hand it correct decrease back to you. you may them at present serve it, there is not any witing era at serious about an unlawful detainer.
2016-12-03 00:04:54 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋