Walgamuth: In California, once the eviction process is started, any monies accepted by the landlord immediately nullifies the eviction. She accpeted utility payments, but not rent. Although this voids the eviction, we had a much less than sympathetic judge who either overlooked this fact and/or did not have sufficient experience in real estate law.

Department of Fair Housing received statements from neighbors that the landlord, "Had not rented to anyone but white people in the past 20 years." While this is not damning in and of itself, it does affect our case.

Our former landlord, is quite the socialite in the community, frequently seen driving her White Rolls Royce Silver Wraithe around town. Almost every attorney we spoke to knew who she was and wanted no part in defending us.

Interestingly, she never met Tameka when I sat down to sign the rental contract. The original meeting took place between she and I. Several weeks after we were moved in, we met to sign the next months contract, since she preferred renting on a month-to-month basis. When she opened the door and saw Tameka, her mouth flew open and it was non stop harassment from that point onward.

I really have to watch myself with this case. There is so much I would love to share with you, but I must wait for DFH to try the case.

Rick!!!!

The 722.120 is working well again!!! Great news...Thanks for the well wishes. I hope to post from time to time as family and work permits.

The very best of luck to all of you in your endeavors...Bert