landlord must serve the notice in person. If the landlord cannot serve you in person, the landlord can serve you at work. If you are not available at work or at home, then and only then can the landlord serve…
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California Debt Blog: A Tenant Must Be Told Where to Pay Rent that is Late
The notice must tell you where you can pay the rent either in person, with the usual hours, or the information on the bank that will take payment. The landlord cannot normally require cash payment.
California Debt Blog: The Rent Must Be Accurate on a 3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
The most important item on a 3day notice for failure to pay rent is the amount due. The notice “must accurately state the amount of rent that is due.”
California Debt Blog: How Much Notice Must a Landlord Give a Tenant?
This may be the most common question I get from tenants. How much notice does my landlord need to give me before I have to move? Let me start with this: The first step in any eviction is for you…
California Debt Blog: More IRS Scam Warning
I previously told you about an IRS scam that is going around. Well, the IRS scam is coming from a few numbers. So I thought I would share another message: “Hello we have been trying to reach you. This automated…
California Debt Blog: 5 More Mistakes People Make With Their Credit
I previously wrote about mistakes people make with their credit when they are trying to increase their credit score. There are some very basic things you can do that most people think are helping them, but really are not helping…
California Debt Blog: 5 Mistakes People Make With Their Credit
People are concerned, rightly so, about their credit scores. A lot of people are trying to do what they can to increase their credit score. While a commendable goal, there are some things you should NOT do. Here are 5…
California Debt Blog: Lenders Charging Fees on Top of Fees
Pay day lenders, short term lenders and these high risk lenders are now charging fees on top of fees. So, if you borrow $1,000 and the late fees are $100 they may then charge you a late fee of 1%…
California Debt Blog: High Risk, Short Term Lenders Are More Aggressive in Litigation
As you know by now, I am not a fan of high risk, short term loans. I think these loans are bad for most people. High risk lenders are more willing to take on aggressive litigation tactics. They do this…
California Debt Blog: IRS Scam Warning
There is a new scam running around where someone calls you pretending to be from the IRS. Let me say this again: YOU CANNOT BE ARRESTED FOR NOT PAYING A DEBT. Also, the IRS will write to you and will…