Eviction Case Dismissal Concerns

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The user is dealing with landlord-tenant issues in California, involving an eviction case settled with a stipulation agreement allowing them to stay if they paid. They feel the dismissal without prejudice implies they lost, which they believe is unfair. The user experienced landlord harassment and wrongful eviction attempts, including invalid notices. They want to challenge the stipulation and avoid having an eviction record. The user is considering filing a motion to set aside the stipulation and a civil harassment suit. Seeking legal representation is advisable due to the complexity of the case.

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I got this from the court website: "If a judge or jury decides you won your trial, your next step is to fill out some court forms to start the process of getting the tenant to move out and collecting money if the tenant owes you any. If the judge or jury decides you lost your trial, your tenant is allowed to stay in the home and you may have to make repairs and possibly pay for some of their lawsuit costs." I didn't get my requested continuance, so I was forced to settle. Plaintiffs offer was leave and they'll waive the debt. I offered to pay & stay and they accepted. Case dismissed without prejudice pending my compliance. Why does the dismissal look like a win for them and a loss/sealed Eviction first me, when I get to stay? If I had known, I would not have signed.

It sounds like there was some confusion regarding the terms of your settlement. Dismissal without prejudice means the case can be brought again if you fail to comply with the settlement terms. This might look like a win for them because it ensures compliance on your part.
Here's a relevant question for better understanding:
- Did you receive a written agreement detailing the terms of your settlement?

I assumed since it was dismissed, and I'm paying and get to stay, that it would be dismissed - like no record. Not just a sealed record of a wrongful eviction as if I was in the wrong. They have been harassing & retaliating and trying to illegally evict me for a year. I begged to pay & they didn't want my money. I was never even served the *-day notice they filed the Unlawful Detainer with. I was held hostage under an inflated, invalid notice for 7 months, where they couldn't accept monthly rent, since it would've voided the process. I waited 7 months for them to file the UD, unbeknownst to me it was invalid all along and they couldn't file the UD with that notice. So they backdated a nother notice to accuse me of non-payment for the 7 months the served me with the Invalid notice.

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds very stressful. In California, tenants have certain protections against wrongful eviction and landlord harassment. Here are some key points:
- Landlord Retaliation: It's illegal for a landlord to retaliate against a tenant for exercising their legal rights, such as reporting unsafe living conditions.
- Invalid Notices: An eviction notice must meet specific legal requirements to be valid. If the notice is invalid, the eviction may not proceed.
- Unlawful Detainer (UD): If an eviction case is dismissed without prejudice, it can be refiled. A sealed record means it’s not publicly accessible, but it still exists.
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But if it got dismissed due to their improper/failure service, then it's dismissed without prejudice & no record. But if I get to pay and stay, it gets dismissed without prejudice, yet their is a record implying I was in the wrong and lost. Which is unfair & untrue. Since both dismissals are "without prejudice" how was I supposed to know my doing the right thing & paying, still results in a win for them & a sealed eviction for me. Why not dismissed completely with no record, just like it would be if it was dismissed if they made a mistake.

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If I had known complying to my own offer & getting to stay would still result in an eviction on my record, I never would've signed it. I dint care if it's sealed. I shouldn't have an eviction on my record to be sealed like it's a favor. This is over Covid debt that's supposed to be recovered via small claims court, not eviction court. Only because they couldn't evict me with the invalid notice, they manufactured a new debt against me, by waiting 7 months to revise the original Invalid notice and using that current debt accrued by their Intentional delay, as grounds for eviction. I never had my trial, so the judge isn't aware of their culpability

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But it's not fair that just because I signed the stupilation that I offered, that it looks like I lost. And that waives all of their wrongdoing? I just wanted it on the record, but the judge said it's dismissed, so I can't. Even though the stipulation is ongoing for another 4 months. & I have to go back in 4 months to prove I complied

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But all the lawyers act like since I signed the stipulation, nothing they did matters anymore

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But does my signing the unlawful detainer stipulated agreement dismiss their wrongdoing? I want to overturn the stipulation, since the whole case was in bad faith. Or at least get it dismissed for real, where there's no record of an eviction after I pay it

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Again, does signing the unlawful detainer stipulated agreement dismiss all their wrong doing? Lawyers seek to act like yes it does & it's my fault for signing it. I know I can file a civil suit later, but I'm trying to not have a sealed eviction on my record now before this case # is officially over in 4 months. Can I file a motion to overturn the stipulation, when it gets to the end & I've paid. So there's nothing left to refile over & it's dismissed, say due to the improper service or fraud, & no record

You keep repeating the same thing, but not answering my main question. Again, does signing the unlawful detainer stipulated agreement dismiss all their wrongdoing in this case, or can I get it rescinded or what are some options?????

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Signing an unlawful detainer stipulated agreement does not automatically dismiss all wrongdoing by the landlord. You may have options to challenge this:
- File a motion to set aside the stipulation if you believe it was signed under duress or due to fraud.
- Pursue a civil suit for landlord harassment and wrongful eviction.
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I already said I know I can & have been planning to file a civil harassment suit. TAHO violations & severe IIED. But it doesn't look good that this was dismissed in a way that looks like I lost. And that's not what I believed or agreed to when I signed the stupilation. Like the court website said, that I pasted in my 1st message, if the plaintiff loses, the tenant gets to stay. Since I'm staying, why would I have assumed, I lost?

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I want to file a motion to set aside the stipulation. Even if it's not granted, it gives me the opportunity to show the judge the evidence she called "moot" if I comply.

None of the lawyer's care or want to help me because I signed the unlawful detainer stipulated agreement ????????‍♀️

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It sounds like you're dealing with a very complicated situation. Here are some options to consider:
- Motion to Set Aside Stipulation: You can file this if you believe you signed under duress or due to misrepresentation.
- Civil Suit: For harassment and wrongful eviction after resolving the current case.
Would you like more detailed information about filing a motion to set aside the stipulation?

Yes please

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It sounds like you are dealing with a complex situation. Here are some steps to consider for filing a motion to set aside the stipulation:
- Grounds for Motion: You must have a valid reason, such as duress, fraud, or mistake.
- File the Motion: Submit the motion to the court where your case was heard.
- Include Evidence: Provide any evidence supporting your claims, such as improper service or landlord misconduct.
- Hearing: Attend the hearing where the judge will consider your motion.
Would you like more detailed guidance on how to proceed with filing this motion?

The Invalid notice they served me was twice the amount I actually owed when they finally filed the UD 7 months later.

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It seems like you have a strong case due to improper service and potential landlord misconduct. Here’s some information on your situation:
- Improper Notice: An eviction notice must be accurate and valid. If it was not, you may challenge it.
- Motion to Set Aside: You can file a motion to set aside the stipulation due to improper notice.
Would you like more detailed guidance on how to proceed with filing this motion?

Prior to the Invalid notice they said I could turn in my keys or pay the $30k if I didn't want an eviction on my record. Which was false since they couldn't evict me over the time-barred Covid-era debt anyway and it was supposed to go through small claims.

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The landlord intentionally ignored me and stalled in fixing the Invalid notice and filing the UD just to accrue a new debt to evict me over, since they couldn't evict me over the Covid debt.

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Summary:
- The user is dealing with landlord-tenant issues in California.
- They were involved in an eviction case settled with a stipulation agreement, allowing them to stay if they paid.
- The user feels the dismissal without prejudice implies they lost, which they believe is unfair.
- The user experienced landlord harassment and wrongful eviction attempts, including invalid notices.
- They want to challenge the stipulation and avoid having an eviction record.
- The user is considering filing a motion to set aside the stipulation and a civil harassment suit.
Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?

But the record will be sealed. But a dismissal Looking like I lost can hurt my future civil harassment suit. And I never would've agreed to it. I logically assumed, a dismissal where they took my offer and I get to stay and pay, would be a win for me. Or a dismissal with zero record. Certainly not where it looks like I'm the bad guy still when I'm paying & the owner is made whole, despite them being the ones in the wrong

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It sounds like your case involves significant legal issues, including potential landlord misconduct, wrongful eviction practices, and the implications of a stipulated agreement. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
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It seems like your case involves significant landlord misconduct and wrongful eviction practices. I'll connect you to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case.
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concernedcaliforniacourier@gmail.com

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Also, the Plaintiffs lawyer filed a frivolous ex parte claiming tenants payment was tendered 3 days late & there is a 0 day grace period in the stipulation. The tenants payment was tendered on the due date, as stipulated & the judge ruled in the tenants favor & relief for the plaintiff was denied. BUT the alleged proof of non -compliance was based on an alleged housekeeper saying the tenant dropped off the payment while she was there. There was no mention of the housekeeper finding the payment in the application. She wasn't there at the hearing. It came up for the 1st time from the apt mgr that day. That's hearsay. & It wasn't true. The payment was made, with pic proof, 3 days prior.

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It sounds like you have a strong case involving potential landlord misconduct and wrongful eviction practices. Here is some information about hearsay and how it can be challenged in court:
- Hearsay Rule: Statements made outside of court cannot be used as evidence if they are offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted.
- Exceptions: There are exceptions to the hearsay rule, but it doesn't sound like they apply in your case.
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I tried to tell the judge as the follow up hearing I just had. Because get this. The apt mgr also lied about mailing back my payment. Turns out she didn't mail it until that day, per the postmark. She lied about that too. So I was dragged to court again to show I re-paid it after she said she mailed it back to me. I was hoping to show the judge the lies & the post mark. & How I didn't get the overnighted ex parte notice for 8 days because they got my address wrong. And they didn't electronically email me notice when the proof of service says they did. They did the next day, after I called and requested it. The judge didn't care about hearsay or perjury & said it may be moot by the time I come back in July.

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It sounds like you are dealing with significant misconduct by your landlord and potential legal missteps in your eviction case.
Here are a few points to consider:
- Motion to Set Aside: You can file a motion to set aside the stipulation if you believe there was fraud, misrepresentation, or duress involved.
- Evidence: Gather all evidence, including improper service, postmarks, and any false statements made by the landlord or their representatives.
- Legal Representation: Given the complexity, seeking legal representation is highly advisable.
Would you like more detailed guidance on filing a motion to set aside the stipulation?

Yes please

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To file a motion to set aside the stipulation, follow these steps:
- Grounds for Motion: State that the stipulation was signed under duress, fraud, or misrepresentation.
- Prepare Evidence: Gather evidence such as improper service, postmarks, and any false statements.
- Draft the Motion: Clearly outline your reasons and attach supporting evidence.
- File: Submit the motion to the court where your case was heard.
- Hearing: Prepare to present your case in court.
Would you like more detailed guidance on any of these steps?

Sure

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Filing a Motion to Set Aside the Stipulation
*. Grounds for Motion:
- Clearly state the stipulation was signed under duress, fraud, or misrepresentation.
*. Prepare Evidence:
- Gather all relevant evidence, such as:
- Improper service records.
- Postmarks indicating delayed mailing.
- Any false statements or inconsistencies made by the landlord or their representatives.
- Proof of timely payment (photos, receipts).
*. Draft the Motion:
- Write a detailed motion outlining your reasons for setting aside the stipulation.
- Attach all supporting evidence.
*. File the Motion:
- Submit your motion to the court where your case was initially heard.
- Ensure you follow all court filing procedures and deadlines.
*. Hearing:
- Attend the hearing prepared to present your case.
- Highlight the evidence and explain why the stipulation should be set aside.
Would you like more detailed information on any specific step?

And TAHO violations exclusive to Los Angeles city

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It sounds like you have a strong case involving significant landlord misconduct and wrongful eviction practices. Here’s some information about TAHO (Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance) violations specific to Los Angeles:
- Prohibited Actions: Landlords cannot harass tenants through actions such as threatening eviction, removing services, or entering the unit without proper notice.
- Legal Remedies: Tenants can file a complaint with the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) or take legal action.
- Penalties: Landlords found guilty of harassment may face fines and legal penalties.
Would you like more detailed information on how to file a complaint or take legal action under TAHO?

Yes and I need a TAHO versed lawyer

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It sounds like you have a strong case with significant legal issues, including potential TAHO violations, landlord misconduct, and wrongful eviction practices. Here are some steps you can take:
- File a Complaint: You can file a complaint with the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA).
- Legal Action: Seek legal advice from a lawyer experienced in TAHO violations.
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Tobener Ravenscroft couldn't take me case, because the landlord-manufactured debt exceeds their $10k limit. & They referred me to The Tenant Law Group

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Given your situation, it seems critical to connect with a lawyer experienced in TAHO violations and landlord-tenant disputes, especially considering the complexities involved in your case. Here’s what you can do next:
- File a Complaint: Contact the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) to file a complaint for landlord harassment.
- Seek Legal Representation: Reach out to The Tenant Law Group or another law firm specializing in tenant rights.
Would you like more detailed guidance on filing the complaint with HCIDLA?

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