Section 13: Landlord-Tenant Relations in CA Flashcards
1
Q
Implied warranty of habitability
A
implies that the property is habitable and fit for its intended use
2
Q
retaliation
A
act of revenge for speaking up about poor living conditions
3
Q
default judgment
A
a judgment entered by a court against a defendant who has failed to respond to a notice of default or other claim
4
Q
writ of possession
A
order to sheriff to obtain possession of property and deliver to plaintiff
5
Q
relief from forfeiture
A
many courts will provide equitable relief from forfeiture of the tenancy of the tenant pays the rent owed within a reasonable time
6
Q
appeal
A
legal request to forestall or reverse an eviction proceeding
7
Q
stay of enforcement
A
stops the enforcement of an action pending the outcome of the appeal process
