Is it considered prejudice if the judge that is hearing a landlord/tenant case is a landlord himself?
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Is it considered prejudice if the judge that is hearing a landlord/tenant case is a landlord himself?
The judge duivulged this in court during the case.
Asked on July 11, 2011 under Real Estate Law, California
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The judge has to follow landlord/tenant law in rendering a decision. The fact that the judge is a landlord would not standing alone be prejudicial. The judge has to remain impartial and set aside the fact that he/she is a landlord when hearing a landlord/tenant case.
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