If your commercial lease is now a month-to-month tenancy, a landlord would be able to increase the rent by serving a 30 Day Notice. However,...

I filed an unlawful detainer complaint and summons to two defendants who are husband and wife. Only 1 responded.

You would only be able to file a Request to Set Trial after everyone has responded or you have filed a default against those who have not...

Improper Eviction Papers

You should go to the Court that is listed on the Summons or Complaint and determine whether or not your landlord has actually filed the unlawful...

As a at will tenant paying rent in a unit registered as vacant and not collecting rent am I still covered by RSO tenant rights

If you have been served with complaint for unlawful detainer, you need to respond quickly as you only have five days if you were personally served....

Is a motion to quash summons considered proper answer to unlawful detainer for purposes of entering default?

A motion to quash would not be a proper motion to file because it says the defendants were not served the summons and complaint properly. If a...

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I was at the opened door of one of my tenants and smelled marijuana. How do I investigate to make sure that it's marijuana?

Mr. Kane is correct. Further, your tenant may have a medical marijuana card that would entitle him to buy and use marijuana legally under State...

Proof of the age of a habitable structure for purpose of grandfathering

You would have the burden of proof to show that the building was built before 1947. Depending on the year the buildings were actually built, there...

Can I take repossession of a garage that is not on the original lease?

If you rent the garages separately from the unit, you could serve him a 30 Day Notice to Quit for the garages (not his residence); however, you...

I signed a Cal.Assoc. of Realtors residential lease and have a dispute with my LL. Where do I go to mediate the dispute?

You don't mention what sort of dispute this is, but you should consult with an attorney before asking for mediation, particularly if the landlord...

How do I properly notice a commercial property tenant when the lease term is up?

Commercial tenancies are treated different from residential tenancies, so generally, a commercial tenancy is controlled by the commercial lease. If...