Neighbor's tree fell on rented house in Santa Clara County, causing damage, loss of power and all basic amenities. Do I pay rent

Unless there is an applicable local law, CA law only requires a landlord to keep a unit in habitable conditions, which implies undertaking major...

Do I have a legal or civil right to have one (1) overnight guest for nine (9) days? [California]

A guest is not an "occupant" of the property. If the lease is silent, unless your guests are deemed to have become occupants (depending on length...

I received a 60 day notice, when can/will the landlord show the unit?

The landlord is allowed to show the unit to prospective tenants during business hours upon posting a 24-hour notice of his/her intent to do so. Of...

I filed a unlawful detainer in L.A county. Defend.s never responded. I filed a default. Forms CIV-100; UD-116; JUD-100; EJ-130.

Sounds like you did not complete the proof of service forms correctly. Your question involves some very technical, fact-specific issues. You will...

The landlord can demand it. If the tenant refuses to cooperate, the landlord cannot use self-help to deal with the situation. This means he/she...

After eviction on my property the tenant hasn't returned to pick up their belongings. They left the house full.

If you reasonably believe that the total value of the property is less than $300, you can dispose of it as you see fit. If you believe it is more...

Sure, the landlord can demand that the A/C unit be moved. However, if the tenant does not comply, the landlord cannot use self-help to remove...

Sheriff can't serve the defendant on an unlawful detain case. What can I do?

You can make an ex-parte motion with the court in which the action was filed to allow you to serve the summons and complaint by posting. On a...

Is a lease buyout an option?

Only the landlord can release one of the co-tenants from the lease. If this is a situation where you signed the lease and then you sublet to your...

If I am the maintenance man for over 6 months at a hotel and done all the remodel. Can i be told to move out with short notice

In general, if the services you provide the landlord are connected to the tenancy, or even required for it, you are considered an employee and not...