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bluedragon64
Apr 1, 2009, 10:00 AM
At the hearing entered into a written Unlawful Detainer Stipulation Judgement.

Part of the stipulations was Attorney Fees of $500.00 when no attorney was present
Nor did an attorney prepare any paperwork. Can they charge this fee if no attorney
Assisted in the case?

Also it was stipulated that 21 days after moving out that my deposit would be returned
Regardless of back rent owed, cause they already established back rent owed, does not include less deposit.

Upon eviction per California law I had 15 or 18 days to remove all personal property.

The property, apartment & assisted managers all refused to allow me to get my property. Had local police come out they only gave 3 bins on clothing and 1 box of personal papers.

Filled in Small Claims for the personal property, Judge dismissed the case awarding 0.
Judge took Property managers side did not consider my evidence.

Entire belongings, mechanics's tools, jack stands, washer, dryer, refrigerator, coaches, beds, dressers, tables, printers, computers, tv's, cable boxes, new window air conditioners and much more. Est. over $17,000.00.

Judgement is for $2,980.00 (2 months rent 1,200 + attorney fees of 500. Court fees 80.) Does not take into consideration my Security deposit of $1200.00.

Can I get the judgement removed?

ScottGem
Apr 1, 2009, 10:26 AM
No way for us to tell. Generally you can only get a judgement vacated or reversed if there was some error in application of the law by the court.

If you really need to fight this, get an attorney.

As a side note: you may not know what work was done by a law firm. However, you had the right to see an invoice from the firm.