Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
Tenant for 26 years in Los Angeles rent controlled unit being harassed by new Mgmt Co for past 2 years. Refuses to make repairs, let cockroach problem go unattended for 18 months in spite of repeated requests for help. Finally notified Health Dept. in May/2011, inspected in June, notified Mgmt Co that rent for July would be withheld if problem not addressed, received 3-day notice on 07/13/11, paid rent on 07/15/11 which was retn'd certified mail on 7-22-11 and advised that file went to their legal dept. Rec'd Unlawful detainer which I answered and case was dismissed by attorney for mgmt co in court in Sept/11. So much more to story, but my question is...Can I sue in small claims court for the reimbursement of expenses incurred to defend the unlawful detainer?
4 Answers from Attorneys
Call Fran Campbell (818) 999-4242. She loves to sure slumlords. Tell her I said hi.
Sorry for the typo; meant to say 'sue'.
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