Usually most leases allow a landlord reasonable access and if the landlord does decide to place the property on the market, that the landlord has...

Should I still do an Unlawful Detainer for past due rents if my tenant wants to move out voluntarily? Lease expires in 2 mo.

I would file the 3-day notice for unpaid rent owed (do not put anything else, late fees, etc, only back rent that is owed), and if you don't get...

As part of the discovery for an eviction, landlord has asked for an inspection. Must this be granted or are there limits?

Usually a landlord is entitled to an inspection of his property with a 24 hour notice. That includes commercial property. I don't know why your...

I received a second 3-day notice to pay or quit

A 3-day notice can only include what you owe in current and back rent. It cannot include any late fees or other fees, only rent. If the rent is...

How much notice do I have to give a tenant that his lease is expiring and he has to leave?

Most standard lease agreements have provisions stating that the tenant must cooperate with you regarding showing the house to prospective buyers if...

I want to get a real estate license, but will I be dinied?

Felonies will most likely hurt you, but sometimes you can get through it. Misdemeanors are lessor offenses, but if they involve moral turpitude,...

Tenant's answer for unlawful detainer I filed doesn't have an affirmative defense checked. Is that a technicality?

In landlord/tenant court, the judge may overlook technical mistakes. He or she really wants to hear why the landlord wants to evict (usually unpaid...

Does a landlord always have to pay relocation fees to a tenant where the landlord's grandson seeks to occupy the premises?

I am confused by the question. A landlord can evict a tenant from a unit for the use of the landlord's grandson, but must pay relocation fees to...

What are the legal ramifications of not paying transfer tax on a sale of real property?

Usually there has to be a more than 50% in ownership before there is a "transfer" that would trigger the tax, but I agree with my colleague that...

Received a 3 day notice from landlord to "pay or quit" after paying rent on the 1st of the month as agreed upon.

I would have to look at your rental agreement. If the agreement does not address a security deposit, and it states as you say it does that you...