Eviction Dispute In California

Summary

The user and their family, who have been living in an apartment for 10-13 years, are facing eviction due to consistently late rent payments. They have received an eviction notice with a due date. The users mother recently had heart surgery. In California, landlords must provide a written notice before eviction, and tenants have rights even without a formal lease. Consistently late rent payments can be grounds for eviction. Long-term tenants require a 60-day eviction notice instead of the standard 30-day notice. Under the Fair Housing Act, landlords may be required to make exceptions to policies for tenants with disabilities. If a landlord refuses to make reasonable accommodations, tenants may have grounds to file a discrimination complaint. Even chronic late payers have rights, but its advisable to seek legal advice.

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Hi, I just completed a web chat State: CA City: * ZipCode: * Category: Housing Tellus: Well me and my family have been living in an apartment for *-13 years and we’ve always paid the rent late but have always made up month to month. Back then I was a kid, so I couldn’t do anything to help. Well now years later the owner is trying to evict us and my mom just had heart surgery a month ago what options do I have. Can you please help with answers? We haven’t signed any paperwork since we moved in * so I don’t know how we have had our lease. * I live in California
Do you have any written communication or notice from your landlord regarding the eviction?

In California:
- Landlords must provide a written notice before eviction.
- Tenants have rights even without a formal lease.
Yes
What does the eviction notice state? In California, landlords must provide a *-day notice to pay or quit if the eviction is due to unpaid rent.
That were being evicted we have a due date.
What is the due date mentioned in the eviction notice? In California, tenants have the right to stay in the property for 60 days after receiving an eviction notice.
September *
In California:
- You can challenge the eviction in court.
- Seek legal advice immediately.
Fresno County Superior Court: * Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA *, Phone: (*) *-*.
We’vw always paid rent late, b it always made up for it is that an issue?
In California, consistently late rent payments can be grounds for eviction. Have you received a "Pay or Quit" notice before this eviction notice?
Yes
In California:
- Repeated late payments can lead to eviction.
- "Pay or Quit" notice is a warning before eviction.
- Consult a lawyer for further advice.
Is their anyone thing I can do to not get evicted or I’m done for?
Have you tried negotiating with your landlord or seeking help from a local tenant's rights organization? In California, there are organizations that can assist with eviction disputes.
Landlord won’t help what will a local tenants rights organization do?
A local tenants' rights organization can provide legal advice, mediate between you and your landlord, and help you understand your rights. In California, try contacting Tenants Together at (*) *-*.
We have been living here for *-13 years and have payed the rent late always but made up
In California:
- Long-term tenants have additional protections against eviction.
- Consistent late payments can still lead to eviction.
Consider seeking legal advice.
What protections do long term tenants have against eviction
In California, long-term tenants (over a year) require a *-day eviction notice instead of the standard *-day notice. Also, eviction can be contested in court.
60 days is coming up already we can I do my mom just had heart surgery
Have you considered requesting a reasonable accommodation due to your mother's health condition? Under the Fair Housing Act, landlords may be required to make exceptions to policies for tenants with disabilities.
What do you mean a reasonable accommodation?
A reasonable accommodation in housing law refers to changes or exceptions made by a landlord to rules, policies, or services that will allow a disabled tenant to use and enjoy their dwelling.
What if he won’t do anything?
If your landlord refuses to make reasonable accommodations, you may have grounds to file a discrimination complaint. In California, contact the Department of Fair Employment and Housing at *-*-*-*.
Can chronic late payers still have rights?
In California, even chronic late payers have rights. However, consistent late payments can be grounds for eviction. It's advisable to seek legal advice.
Got in a car crash wasn’t my car it was the passengers car I was driving for him. We crashed another car hit me she was drunk and killed the passenger in my car what will happen in court
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Can you tell me which state this incident occurred in?
California
What is your insurance situation and did you report the accident to the police immediately? In California, the law requires immediate reporting of serious accidents.
The person that hit us didn’t have insurance but we do Yes
What is the status of the police report and has your insurance company been informed about the accident?

General Information:
- California law requires immediate reporting of serious accidents.
- Uninsured motorist coverage may apply in your case.
yes
Have you been charged with any crime related to this accident?

General Information:
- California Vehicle Code Section * outlines duties in case of injury, death, or property damage.
- Contact your local court for more details.
No the person that crashed into did get charged
What charges were filed against the person who crashed into you?

General Information:
- In California, DUI causing injury or death is a serious felony.
- Contact your local court for more details.
Prison time
What is the exact charge that was filed against the person who crashed into you?
Life in prison cause of death
I'm sorry to hear about this tragic incident. Have you sought legal representation for the upcoming court proceedings?

General Information:
- It's crucial to have legal representation in such cases.
- Contact your local court in California for more details.
Yes will I get money and help for therapy?
What type of insurance coverage do you have? In California, some insurance policies may cover therapy costs after an accident.
State Farm
What is your policy number and have you contacted State Farm about your therapy needs? General Information:
- State Farm may cover therapy costs depending on your policy.
- Contact State Farm at *-*-STATE-FARM for more details.