WWhat are the tenants rights on eviction?

Evict? Today? Do you mean they gave you a notice to end your monthly agreement? A legal representative of landlord can do that, but it must be in...

How to evict an individual living in my California primary residence?

This situation by its very nature, should be handled non-legalistically if possible. However, given the passage of time and other issues, the...

Do I need to do something about a branch from our tree at our rental that hangs over the fence into the neighbors yard?

Call an arborist to remove limb immediately. Yes, you are responsible to trim the branch to the fence line. And neighbor has the right to cut...

What action can be taken by tenants against abusive wner/co-tenant?

You are “familiar with alcoholism,” but apparently are not familiar with its effects on people who live with alcoholism in others. It makes the...

If your friend can’t pay his rent, he can be evicted. However it’s not clear from your question whether he has received any notices, or told...

Can a commercial 1 year lease be broken before the year is over?

Yes, a lease can be terminated early, if both sides agree. Starting an eviction with 3 months to go may not be worth the candle. Does the tenant...

Should I take former landlord to small claims court?

Before going to court, write a polite letter to landlord respectfully demanding a refund of the money deducted, as repainting a unit is landlord’s...

How Long Is My Guarantor Responsible For The Lease, What if I have renewed my lease without a Guarantor Signature?

A guarantor and co-resident are very different things. A guarantee may survive lease renewals without guarantor’s signature, depending on contract...

We are one year into a two-year lease. I landlord now says he has to sell the house. Do we have any recourse?

Recourse for what? Your lease continues with new owner, unless it contains a cancellation provision. If you want to move, ask to be compensated....

Am I entitled to get back security deposit I paid up front to hold rental property if prior tenant still has not moved out yet?

If landlord has not delivered you the rental in conformance with the lease terms, you not only should get your deposit back, but damages associated...