Tenant Small Claims Defense

Summary

In California, tenants can file small claims cases against landlords. For claims under $10,000, attorneys cannot represent you in court. Gather evidence, prepare your case, and consult your eviction attorney for advice.

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Iris Johnson and Jesse Braham
Hello Iris Johnson and Jesse Braham, nice to meet you. What specific legal issue are you facing in California that you need assistance with?
We have a tenant that is trying to file a small claims court against us. We filed an eviction on her but it is still in process. Now she wants to fall a small claims against us. And we would like legal representation
Hello Iris and Jesse. In California:
- You're allowed to hire an attorney for small claims court, but it's not required.
- If the claim is under $*,*, an attorney cannot represent you in court.
- For eviction cases, an attorney can help outside court.
Consider consulting with a local attorney.
The tenant has a case against us and we definitely do not want to lose it what should we do because we wanted to evict her since *
In California, you should:
- Gather evidence that justifies the eviction.
- Ensure that you've followed proper legal procedures for eviction.
- Consult with a local attorney who specializes in landlord-tenant law for specific advice.
We have an attorney for the eviction already. But as far as the small claims that she has against us what do we do?
In the small claims case, you should:
- Gather evidence that supports your position.
- Prepare to present your case, as attorneys are not allowed in small claims court.
- If the claim is complex, consult with your attorney outside of court.