First, keep in mind that the landlord can come after you, as the master tenant, to recoup any unpaid rent or utilities. Second, as far as the A/C...

Do i need real estate attorney?

Firstly, keep in mind that you only have 5 days after service of the complaint to answer or demur. On what basis was the Unlawful Detainer...

In eviction cases the courts require strict compliance with all statutory requirements, most especially regarding timing. Check the date on the...

TENANT STOPS PAYING RENT AFTER 30-DAY NOTICE.

You cannot start an Unlawful Detainer based on non-payment of rent without first serving a 3-day notice to pay or quit.

Can a manager give me an unexplainable 30 day notice just because his friend who is a tenant also doesn't like me?.

Did your boyfriend sign a 1 year lease or just a month-to-month rental agreement? If it's month-to-month, either the landlord or the tenant can...

When can I bill previous tenant (CA) for costs of repairs, etc. that exceed her security deposit?

How long has your tenant lived there? Costs of repairs for paint and carpets are amortized over the life of the lease. So if she has lived there...

All occupants who want to file a claim need to file the claim when the sheriff posts the notice of eviction. The court can either issue an order to...

Under California law, if you have a month-to-month tenancy and have lived in the unit for over a year the landlord can decide not to renew your...

Can my landlord refuse to renew my month to month lease because I request a companion animal?

Unless you live in a city that has a rent control ordinance or similar regulations, under California law either a landlord or a tenant can...

When does a frequent visitor boyfriend who is staying many nights and most days in my rental house become an "occupant," legally

No California law addresses this issue directly outside of mobile home tenancies. If the lease says that a guest can stay on the premises for two...