How much notice do I need to give my sister before I evict her from the house with an unlawful detainer?

Additional facts would be helpful. If she is not paying rent, but should be (is there an agreement?), you can give her a 3-day pay or quit notice....

As a renter, am I responsible for architectural plumbing problem which leads to clogged pipes?

You have a fact-driven argument going, that probably cannot be resolved to anyone's satisfaction. If you took steps to "prove" your landlord's...

I love your question, which brings me back to my leasing roots after law school. "Premises" descends from the full phrase "demised premises." For...

Room mate in Burbank, CA just told me he is refusing to pay what he owes for rent, thus leaving me with the entire rent due.

These roommate scenarios are nightmares. You need practical help more than legal analysis, which requires a conversation. If you & roommate are...

When does a periodic tenancy arise and when does a fixed term tenancy arise? (please see details)

My colleague is absolutely right. I can only add a practical leasing perspective. If the issue here is that tenant has given notice that he is...

Termination of Tenancy on 12 month lease in California

The answer depends in part on what the lease says. Most leases have automatic rollover provisions, making the tenancy a monthly arrangement on...

Do I charge my tenants the full monthly rent even though they are moving out the middle of the month?

If it were me, I would charge them for 17 days. If they move out, after the 17th, deduct additional days from the security deposit.

I am business broker I have a breach of purchase contract case.

Are there mediation clauses in any of the agreements? Regardless, I recommend you engage an attorney who brings strategic deal making and...

I received a call from my landlord last night stating that effective November 1st he is increasing the rent by $300.

My colleagues have each given you excellent advice. Each has pointed out critical lease provisions often overlooked by tenants and landlords - the...

HOA stated that neighbor complained about our trees' roots going onto their property and damaging it. Now they want to remove.

All I can add to Mr. Price's pithy observation is that you describe a situation with enough elements to warrant a community mediation, among the...