It depends, and in most cases it does not hurt to advise tenants that you are installing cameras. People want security, and hate cameras. You do...

What if I move out of my apartment before the lease ends?

As a co-tenant, you can be held responsible for anything she does in the space, and possibly for the cost of eviction if that is necessary to get...

What can I do if a landlord breaks the lease? Can I get out of the lease legally?

Based on the conditions you describe, there are two serious breaches of lease. The landlord has constructively evicted you by denying you access to...

You need to handle this matter holistically, and to give tenant a new lease agreement, while keeping them on a monthly rental. California is...

If both my parents passed and left no will and we're living in my parents home with my older brother and is trying to put us out

You are not alone facing these sibling dramas after parents are gone. So while this is unpleasant, try to stay calm and resist the urge to go...

What are my roomate's allowed legal reason to provide me with a 60 day notice to Quit?

A month to month agreement can be ended by landlord on 60 days notice. Don't take it personally, consider that landlord needs clarity, and time to...

Is a verbal agreement legal?

The first best question is to ask yourself whether you want to stay in the home long-term. If the answer is yes, then have a constructive...

After giving proper notice, can I give my tenant an extension to move and still preserve my right to file an unlawful detainer?

Keep in mind there is a difference between a notice ending an agreement, and eviction, which is a legal process that you must follow when a tenant...

Give him a written 3-day pay or quit notice. Tell him if he moves out immediately, you will forgive the rent he owes you. Immediately, not next...

How can I legally evict my tenants who are my friends?

I'm sorry you face this very common problem, when friends and family wear out their welcome. Eviction is a legal process. Adversarial. Let's...