In LA County (Hollywood), can I have a lease with a tenant that has a pre-determined end date and not pay LAHD relocation?

It would depend on whether or not your property falls within the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (LARSO). Generally, single family homes...

Since my spouse passed away, I want to re-title my 2nd home so I own it jointly with my adult child.What is the best method ?

You should consult with a local estate planning attorney and accountant in order to determine the best course of action. In order to avoid probate,...

It would depend on what the commercial lease says. There is no "warranty of habitability" in a commercial lease, so if there are problems that need...

Unlawful detainer - changing to civil lawsuit.

You should consult with an attorney if you want to pursue the judgment for back rent. If possession is returned to the Landlord prior to trial, an...

As an independent contractor, how can I sue the person who contracted me for not being paid and fraudulent checks?

If you have a contract that says you would be paid for services that you have performed and you have not yet been paid, you may have a cause of...

Landlord that I rented a commercial space turned out to be a tenant. Yet he served me with a UD. Can he still evict me?

A tenant can properly bring an unlawful detainer against a subtenant. You will need to prove that you paid the rent that he alleges you have not...

A verbal lease can be valid, but you will need to prove what the Landlord said. If you have paid rent in cash for the four months the Landlord is...

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If a tenant moves out before trial in a UD eviction

Although possession would not be at issue, you would still be entitled to damages until they day the tenant moved out. A landlord could still seek...

You should just serve a new Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit; however, the three days to pay rent would start again when you serve the new...

Are my chances better evicting tenants if they have been evicted before?

A prior eviction would not be very relevant to any current unlawful detainer you may need to file in order to evict your tenants. If they are not...