Can I evict a rent control tenant under these terms?

As Attorney Smith suggests, you can't impose a new lease on a rent-controlled unit with new terms that don't benefit the tenant. You are basically...

What can i do to ensure that justice is served?

Make a list of everything the landlord took from you. Find receipts if any and for those things you don't have receipts go online to find the price...

If you can't reach agreement with the landlord for an extension on your time to vacate, you can always force him to file an unlawful detainer...

Any CA or LA County law requiring landlords to give seniors a 60 notice for rent increases?

Sorry. But as long as the rent increases stay below 10% per year only a 30-day notice is required. No exceptions for seniors.

When my Mother-in-Law's home is sold, it is to be divided amongst the 7 children. Will my husband's share be given to me?

It also depends on how title to the home was held. Many unsophisticated families to avoid probate put the property in joint tenancy with the parent...

Can I deduct for painting from the security deposit?

First, look to your lease to see if there is a provision for painting after the tenant vacates--some have it. If no painting provision, then I...

Sue for possession and back rent. If the tenant moves out before the unlawful detainer trial, you can covert the case a regular civil collection...

How do I go about unsealing the records to make it public?

Even if you don't fee like going through all the effort of unsealing the court record, you can still pursue the judgment against your tenant...

If a tenant abandons a property during the eviction process, are you required to dismiss the case?

If the tenant vacates the premises and turns the property over to you--e.g., gives you the keys--then you cannot proceed with the unlawful detainer...

Would he really get off Scott free if he does have to serve me? He's earned years of income from this unit.

If you live in the City of Los Angeles, Santa Monica, or West Hollywood and there are multiple dwellings on the same lot, you are entitled to...