Can I request to be present?

Don't approach this matter legalistically. It is an opportunity to build relationship. Ask landlord to schedule the visit at a mutual time. Be...

Of course neighbor’s insurer doesn’t “want” to pay. They never do. Based on your question, your neighbor is responsible for damage to your...

Considering purchase of 2 units in SF, one with tenants. What are my options to work with these tenants and help them move?

The short answer is make the deal contingent on seller moving tenants. But before you do that, thoroughly research San Francisco landlord tenant...

Do I need to return the deposit for a rental condo if the tenant breaks the lease in the middle?

Both you and the Russian tenant are bound be the security deposit rules. Read them here:...

I was just served last night a summons/unlawful detainer-eviction, i do not want to go to court - what shall i do?

The first thing to remember about the landlord tenant relationship is that it should be one. It depends on open, honest, direct communication. It...

My suggestion is that you avoid technicalities and get to the heart of things. HOA law encourages mediated resolution of disputes that involve the...

Yes, you must follow the legal notice rules, which require 30 days written notice to end a monthly rental, and 60 days if the tenant has lived with...

What processed I need to take to get rid of a renter with whom I had no legal agreement with

If your friends are tenants who pay rent for a monthly rental, you must provide them 60 days written notice ending the agreement. You can end it...

How can we evict one half of a divorced couple from a rental unit while keeping the other tenant on the month-to-month lease?

Your tenant cannot evict a co-tenant, or end the tenancy on your behalf. Assuming the rental is now on a monthly basis, you can give both tenants a...

Can my landlord take me to claims court if I am not on the lease?

It's hard to imagine a small claims court judge finding you liable for anything on the facts you describe. Remember you had no relationship with...