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While prayer for a good outcome never hurts, it might be better if you have a good story about what happened. I would plead not guilty first. It gives the judge more options if the judge decides to find you guilty and impose a very light penalty. First, why was the letter sent to the wrong...

I don't know what the code is that you violated but you should look at the wording carefully as to what it means to be involved in a "speed race." There is nothing that needs to be "official" about it. It just has to meet the formalities of the statute. You can argue that there wasn't any race...

1. My recollection is that the police have the ability to search the DMV database to determine whether your car is insured. If you have insurance then they can give you a summons for not having that information readily available in an appropriate format such as your insurance card, with some...

Unfortunately it appears that you likely may not have any legal recourse. The lease clearly states that it does not permit a dog and the fact that other people have pets in the building and that the building may allow pets doesn't override the lease terms. That said, if the landlord permitted...

Unless the robbery illustrates a serious security problem that the landlord is unwilling to remedy, I would doubt it. As it is I would doubt this could give you any valid reason to break the lease. You would probably do best to speak to the landlord to see what you can work out since you already...

No, the landlord does not have to provide you with any reason why the lease is not being renewed. I know, it does seem to feel a little "wrong" but it is his property and he doesn't need a reason to do with it as he pleases.

You will not have anything "on your record." The only thing that may happen is that a case is filed in court (is it?) and it is highly unlikely anyone will ever discover this or look for it. If you want to work out something with the landlord, now is the time. If you lose a court case (likely)...

I don't understand. Are you saying that the tenant has to provide a 60 day notice to leave? How long was the lease? Coudl the tenant leave at any time provided that the adequate notice was given? The tenant finding other housing would not absolve him from the obligations of the lease he signed...

First of all, how long has this person lived there? Has she ever paid rent? What are the facts here that could be relevant" Why would you hesitate to call the police or is there more to this story than meets the eye? As there is no agreement that may protect the lodger (assuming this wasn't a...

The facts aren't all clear but I'll say this much -- it sounds like a case of sour grapes. Loss of tuition? But there are some issues. From what you stated, it sounds like the lease began in August or so and you moved out soon thereafter. You and all your roomates were on the lease and I'll...

That is strange. What is he running that is costing that amount? You may want to send a written notice claiming reimbursement for the amount that is in breach of the lease (which I hope provides you protection.) The most important thing is to find out how this is occurring -- and if the tenant...

Unfortunately your landlord is probably right. This is a difficult situation. There are abandoned property laws in the state and you should probably get hold of your roomate's last known address and send a certified letter regarding the situation and removal of property. You should also follow...

I don't know what state you are in. If he abandoned the apartment and hasn't paid rent in 6 months, I ask you this -- did you have any contact with him and discuss this at all? I'm not sure why you need a lawyer if what you say is true. To begin, he'd have to pay for the 6 months of rent and if...

Actually, this is a problem unfortunately and you should probably be packing. It sounds like the landlord may have the legal right to evict you -- do you have a lease? It sounds like a month to month arrangement. Best if you work it out to move after the new year (usually never evictions in the...

The statute of frauds states that leases that cannot be performed within one year are not enforceable. Since your agreement was month to month, verbal is fine. The law states that for a month to month tenancy you have to give one month's notice prior to moving out. If the landlord filled the oil...

If the wording of the lease gives the landlord right to do so, you have no right to say that his moving back was under "false pretenses." If there was no chance then you should have insisted that this provision should have been removed. It is probably better to say that you thought it so remote...

Well, you will have to think practically about this. Do you want to move? You have a choice -- you can pay $700 per month but then you will eventually need to move. The landlord can terminate your lease although it is difficult to say when. Regardless, you will eventually need to move...

My understanding is that the landlord is responsible to state in the lease what utilities are to be paid by the tenant. In the absence of including such, the landlord pays for them. Why have you been paying for them if they were to be included in the rent?

My guess is that a one year lease it would not be within the California statute of frauds because it could be performed within one year. The statute of frauds in most states (and in California) will render contracts for the sale of real estate and lease agreements of LONGER than 1 year to be...

Unfortunately I believe you are reading everything correctly. When you are in a roomate situation, 99.9% of the time each of you is jointly and severally liable -- each of you is responsible for your share and can be sued for the entire amount of the lease if your roomates skip town. It's not a...