How can I view an eviction hearing as a spectator?

Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161.2 prohibits unlawful detainer case information from being disclosed 60 days after a complaint is filed. In...

Can I legally lock my brother out, put his belongings out and change my locks??

No, your brother and his girlfriend would most likely be considered a subtenant of you and you need to file an unlawful detainer against them.

My room mate agreed to leave my home by a certain date in a "verbal agreement". Now she won't leave. What do I need to do?

You would need to file an unlawful detainer against her because it seems that you rented to her. It would not matter whether or not you had a...

How do I recover 4 months of unpaid rent once the tenant has been evicted and left the unit?

You would need to send the tenant an itemized statement of how the security deposit was used within 21 days after the moved out, otherwise the...

Can a commercial landlord send me a bill for legal fee associated with sending me a notice about past due rent?

The Lease would indicate if you are responsible for attorney's fees. Often times, there is an attorney's fee clause specific to late rent in a...

The Lease should indicate who would be required to make repairs to the roof and who is responsible for subsequent damages. There is no warranty of...

I live in an apartment in Elk Grove, California. My landlord is raising rent 19% with 5 weeks notice. Is it legal?

In order to raise the rent, the Landlord would need to serve you a 60 Day Notice; however, otherwise it would be legal to raise the rent 19%.

Unlawful Detainer (UD)Residential Property

You would not need to dismiss the current unlawful detainer although your tenants have moved out. Since they have not filed a response, you could...

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Eviction of Trespassers

Once escrow closes and you have the title the house, you would be able to evict them as the owner of the property. The length of time depends on...

If I am cited by the LAHD for building a stairway to create a duplex from a single family dwelling, can I just return

It would depend on what the citation says, but from what you state in your question, bringing the building back within what was originally...