Tips for Renegotiating Your Monthly Rent

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Owner in Landlord Tenant, Real Estate Litigation, Unlawful Detainer No Comments

The Wall Street Journal published an interesting article today, which pointed out that there has been a nationwide decline in rents this past quarter. What this means is some of the balance of power between a landlord and tenant is shifting back to the tenant. In many cases tenants are able to renegotiate their rent. […]

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Unlawful Detainer Attorney – Los Angeles California

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Owner in Landlord Tenant, Real Estate Litigation, Unlawful Detainer No Comments

When selecting an unlawful detainer attorney in the state of California (and specifically in Los Angeles) be careful who you chose. There are many unlawful detainer “mills”. These firms provide a very low price for their services, but they never pay attention to your case. I frequently litigate against these firms and finds that the […]

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5 Reasons to Hire a Lawyer for an Unlawful Detainer Action

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Owner in Uncategorized No Comments

The question of whether to hire a lawyer for unlawful detainer is a good one. There are many avenues of self-help for landlord’s and tenants facing unlawful detainer actions. For example, yesterday, I was in the Orange County Superior Court and saw that they have a pamphlet that helps litigants guide their way through the […]

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Advice for a Tenant for Unlawful Detainer Trial

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Owner in Uncategorized 1 Comment

One piece of advice I can pass on, after representing many tenants and landlords at trial is —– NEVER STIPULATE TO THE COMMISSIONER IF YOU ARE THE TENANT. I have found that the commissioners (not actual judges) who often reside over landlord tenant matters tend to have a landlord bias. Before having your matter heard […]

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3 Tips for Responding to an Unlawful Detainer Action in California

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Owner in Uncategorized No Comments

Unlawful Detainer litigation is California is designed to be very fast. As a result, a defendant or unnamed occupant only has 5 calendar days to respond to a complaint. Consider the following three things when responding: 1. Respond in a timely manner. It is important to respond in a timely manner. If you fail to respond within […]

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Welcome – A Guide to Unlawful Detainers In California

Posted on December 6, 2008 by Owner in Landlord Tenant, Real Estate Litigation, Uncategorized, Unlawful Detainer No Comments

Welcome to this online and interactive guide to unlawful detainers. This blog is designed to provide users with a basic understanding of the unlawful detainer process in California and some of the nuances of the law. Readers are advised, however that the information contained here is simply information and not an exhausastive review of the […]

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