IS THE SITUATION REALLY A LEGAL MATTER?

Generally, a matter is a legal one when a person (or entity) is in a position to lose, alter, gain or simply protect existing or potential valuable rights. (whew)

In the world of Landlord Tenant Law, a legal situation may include most any agreement, demand, complaint or document as between a Landlord and Tenant.  These can include issues of oral agreements, complaints about treatment of a tenant, letters of complaint, written notes and ANY official notice about the tenancy.  Notices are used for such things as demanding unpaid rent, demands to enter the residence by the Landlord, claims of breaching rules in a lease or attempts to terminate the tenancy (evict).  When a situation or dispute escalates to the point that documents have been used or should be used, it has become a legal matter where rights are at risk that need to be properly protected.  Many times a simple note written by or to a Landlord will decide who will win or lose a case.  Clearly, it is an important legal matter when an eviction lawsuit has been filed and served.  In that case immediate action is required to protect your rights.

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California law for San Diego is applied in these pages.  Such laws may or may not be applicable in other jurisdictions.  The information provided herein is of a general nature and is not intended to be taken as specific legal advice.  For legal advice in a particular situation, promptly consult with an appropriate attorney.