If someone cosigns for an apartment I am renting, what exactly are they liable for? '

Generally, a co-signer is responsible for all rent, late fees, and other damages that the tenant is responsible for. For example, a co-signer would...

Once you've lost the unlawful detainer action, how do you file for a stay of eviction?

There is no automatic stay unless you file a motion of some type (and even then it would not be automatic but discretionary), and there is no form...

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I just got a "SIXTY DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF TENANCY" but don't know if I have grounds to fight it.

A landlord is not required to state a reason to serve a 60 Day Notice to Quit, and can do so for any reason unless the reason is illegal (i.e....

I own a rental unit on my property. The original lease has ended and the tenants are on an agreed month to month lease.

A tenant is not allowed to use their security deposit as last month's rent. You could serve your tenant with a 3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit and...

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Part of the stipulated judgment could include to seal the record, which would not make the unlawful detainer a public record. You should consult...

Mr. Roach is correct, it is five calendar days from the date the Writ is served. If you fail to pay, you may also be responsible for the judgment...

I have a person in my home who is the girlfriend of a previous tenant. no rent has been paid for 4months straight. want her gone

Depending on whether the girlfriend paid you rent in the past or not, you could serve her a 3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit or a 30 or 60 Day...

When i file an unlawful detainer ,do i have to file each tenant separately ? do i have to wait until the 60 days are up?

If you entered into one rental agreement with everyone, then you would file one unlawful detainer against all tenants. If you entered into separate...

Are eviction laws the same for HUD/Low Income Housing especially after tenant dies

Mr. Roach is correct. HUD will not subsidize the unit any longer after the tenant has died, and since your sister-in-law was the only adult on the...

Can I issue the three day notice or should I have someone deliver it?

If you have accepted money after you served the Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit, you will need to serve a new notice for the amount of rent...