Do I have a good enough case to take to court now or do I need more?

First-stop texting. Send landlord a polite demand letter (pen, ink, mailed certified or hand delivered) demanding he deal with tenant. His failure...

Can I sell my rental property while a lease is in place? Will the buyer be required to honor the remainder of the lease?

Yes and yes. And if buyer wants the house delivered without tenants, try negotiating a buyout, or permit buyer to try. You need to be careful in...

Need to file a partition act sooner than later, are two filings needed if 1 property is in one county 2 in another?

It sounds like you're trying to do this on your own. Don't. You describe a complicated situation. Consult with an attorney privately to discuss...

What can I do about this issue

You can end a monthly rental on 30 days written notice; 60 if your friends have lived there over a year. Meet with them and explain your plans have...

Don't get legalistic about this. Sit down with the dock-master and have a conversation. Ask for more time to move, if they won't change their mind....

If the eviction is through an attorney & not through the courts is that a legal eviction ?

A 60 day notice is not an eviction. If you are on a monthly rental, either you or landlord can end the agreement for any reason, or no reason, on...

I am being denied from using the cable company of my choice. Can I sue the apartment or make the pay for my cable?

Sorry, the landlord does not have to provide tenants multiple cable provider choices. Don't fight this one.

IN CALIFORNIA DOES A DISABLED PERSON GET MORE TIME TO VACATE AFTER A NOTICE TO NOT RENEW? Not for non payment of rent

I am sorry you face this challenge, particularly with family. Unfortunately, this scenario is common. The simple response to your question is...

Can you still sue for your part of the deposit if you move out under CA Civil Code 1942 but your idiot roommate stays?

No, and your potential problems go beyond the deposit issue. As long as idiot roommate occupies the space, you can be held responsible for his...

All I can add to Mr. Chen's thorough answer is the following. Even if you destroyed the carpet, you should not pay full value of a replacement. The...