Eviction Stipulation Agreement Concerns

Summary

Signing legal documents without understanding can have serious consequences. In California, tenants have the right to request a translated copy. If an eviction is dismissed, it typically wont appear on public records but might show up on tenant screening reports. If the stipulation states they must pay half of the court fees, theyre generally obligated to do so. A Stipulation Agreement and Order is a legal contract that can be enforced by the court. Violating it may lead to legal consequences. If the stipulation isnt what was agreed upon, it can be challenged in court. You can request a jury trial if the stipulation is overturned. Interference with prospective economic advantage can be unlawful. Consult a local attorney for specific advice.

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Sanger ca
Thank you for the information. It's important to know that:
- Signing any legal document without understanding can have serious consequences.
- In California, they have the right to request a translated copy.
- They may contest the agreement due to lack of understanding.
They should consult with a local attorney for detailed advice.
What can I do we signed it to avoid having an eviction on there record we were told it wouldn’t show up Will it still even though it was dismissed?
In California:
- If an eviction is dismissed, it typically won't appear on public records.
- However, it might still show up on certain tenant screening reports.
- Consult a local attorney to discuss options for removing or sealing eviction records.
What can I do the stipulation shows that they have to pay half of the court fees of the stipulation
In California:
- If the stipulation states they must pay half of the court fees, they're generally obligated to do so.
- If they believe the stipulation was unfair, they should consult a local attorney.
- They may also apply for a fee waiver if they can't afford the fees.
Ok
Hello, it seems you've got a situation on your hands. Let's see if we can provide some general information to help you out. Could you please clarify what the main issue is right now?
Landlord gave us a stipulation agreement and order what does that mean
In California, a "Stipulation Agreement and Order" is:
- A legal contract between parties involved in a dispute.
- Generally, it outlines terms for resolving the dispute.
- If violated, the court can enforce the agreement.
This is general advice. Seek local attorney for specific advice.
Ok
Hello, it appears you have further questions. If you have more details about the stipulation agreement or if there are specific aspects you're concerned about, I can try to provide more tailored information.
If violated what happens
In California:
- Violating a stipulation agreement may lead to legal consequences.
- The court can enforce the agreement and issue penalties.
- If it's related to eviction, the eviction process might resume.
Please consult a local attorney for detailed advice.
If the stipulation isn’t what we agreed can we still fight in court
In California:
- Yes, if the stipulation agreement isn't what you agreed upon, you can challenge it in court.
- A court may take into account the circumstances under which the agreement was signed.
- Consult with a local attorney for advice specific to your situation.
Can we still go to jury trial
In California:
- Yes, you have the right to request a jury trial in most civil cases, including eviction cases.
- However, certain criteria must be met and it's subject to the court's approval.
- Seek advice from a local attorney for your specific situation.
Can we still go to jury trial if the stipulation is overturned in my favor
In California:
- If the stipulation is overturned, the original case may be revived.
- You can then request a jury trial, subject to the court's approval.
- Consult a local attorney for more detailed advice.
So my defense is that we had found a house when the landlord sent the 60 day notice but he thought we weren’t gonna pay so he called the new apartment and said we would be evicted and told them where bad tenants and we didn’t rent there anymore then after we tried giving him the rent money for the upcoming month but he declined
That sounds really tough. Just to clarify, did your landlord's actions prevent you from securing the new house? This information could be relevant in your case.
Yes
In California:
- Interference with prospective economic advantage can be considered unlawful.
- If your landlord's false statements caused you to lose the house, you may have a legal claim.
- Seek advice from a local attorney for your specific situation.
What can I do
In California:
- Consult a local attorney to pursue a claim against your landlord for interference with prospective economic advantage.
- Gather any evidence such as emails, texts, or witness statements to support your claim.
- Consider legal aid resources if you can't afford an attorney.
What will happen with this evidence against the landlord?
In California:
- You may use this evidence in court to support your claim against the landlord.
- The court will decide the weight and relevance of this evidence.
- Consult a local attorney for advice tailored to your specific situation.
Apart from that he declined our rent and brought it back since we couldn’t find a place
I see. Did your landlord provide any reason for declining the rent? If so, what was it? This could be important for your case.
Because he wants us out to remodel
In California:
- Your landlord cannot force you out without proper notice for reasons like remodeling.
- If you have a lease, they must wait until it ends unless the lease says otherwise.
- You might have a case for wrongful eviction. Consult a local attorney.
It was month to month we had been living there for 14 years the first year was a lease then it was month to month
I see, so you were on a month-to-month lease. Did your landlord give you a *-day notice before asking you to leave? This is usually required in California for tenants who've been in the property for more than a year.
twice
I see. Did your landlord provide any reasons in the *-day notice for asking you to leave?
Yes
In California:
- If you've been in the property for over a year, a *-day notice is required.
- If the notice was properly given, the landlord can proceed with the eviction after 60 days.
- Consult a local attorney for advice tailored to your specific situation.
Yes but as I said he revoked our new place we were gonna rent he gave us a good reference then called them and told the new landlord we were bad tenants
In California:
- Making false statements that prevent you from renting can be unlawful.
- You may pursue a legal claim against your old landlord.
- Consult with a local attorney to discuss your options.
The thing is we were always behind on rent so he made a false reference for us so we can move out
Did your landlord's false reference cause you to lose the new rental property?
Yes
In California:
- If the false reference caused you to lose the rental, you may have a legal claim.
- This could be considered Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage.
- Consult a local attorney for advice specific to your situation.
Landlord declined months rent and it added up
Just to clarify, did your landlord refuse to accept your rent payments for several months and is now trying to evict you for non-payment?
Yes
In California:
- Landlords cannot refuse rent then evict for non-payment.
- Keep evidence of your attempts to pay and their refusals.
- Consult a local attorney for advice tailored to your specific situation.
but we had been sent a 60 day notice but it was up so we tried giving him his rent but he declined
I see. Has the landlord provided any written communication or notice about his refusal to accept the rent? In California:
- It's generally not legal for a landlord to refuse rent then evict for non-payment.
- Any written communication could be crucial evidence.
- Seek advice from a local attorney.
Yes
That's helpful. Can you tell me more about the written communication provided by the landlord about his refusal to accept rent?
Stipulation we have to be out by April * * can we call for an extension in sanger ca
In California:
- You may request an extension from your landlord or the court, but it's not guaranteed.
- This should be done in writing and explain why you need more time.
- Consult with a local attorney for precise guidance.
I still haven’t found a place
That's a tough situation. Have you considered reaching out to local tenant advocacy groups or legal aid services for assistance in finding a new place?
Stipulation agreement and order
Could you please provide more details about the stipulation agreement and order, such as its terms or what specifically concerns you about it?
Parents only speak Spanish the forms were in English they didn’t even read it
I understand. Did your parents sign the Stipulation Agreement and Order without fully understanding its content due to the language barrier?
Yes
I see. In California, your parents have the right to a translation or interpreter for understanding important legal documents. Were they offered any such assistance?