How do we get a relative to move out?

I assume you are looking for the legal way to do this. This question assumes that your house is not rent-controlled. If it is, you need...

How much rent can be increase per year under rent controll & who according to law pays for water & duration notice to vacate

Dear Tenant, First, you need to make sure your house is a rent-controlled property. In Los Angeles, to be a rent-controlled property, there...

How do I (the master tenant) evict an illegal subtenant when he has not paid his share of the rent?

While the previous attorney's answer is generally correct, keep in mind that under the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance ("LARSO") you are a...

Dear tenant, It's never "illegal" to complain about loud noise. However, I would doubt that a jury would evict you for a baby crying. The...

Landlord is in default on the property and trustee sale scheduled. do we pay rent to landlord? Landlord wants to evict us.

Dear tenant, Currently, your landlord is the owner of the property, and he can demand rent in accordance with your contract. Once the bank...

Do I have to give a 30-day notice if I intend to Break My Lease? Can I break my lease based on Rodents on the property?

Generally speaking, it's not a good idea to withhold rent, even if you're entitled to do so, because the landlord will file an eviction action...

Im leasing a business my owner filed chaper 13. is my lease voided out!....his lawyer called and said i got to be out in 30 days

Dear Tenant, I'm a tenants' rights attorney, but not a bankruptcy attorney. Generally speaking, you cannot terminate a lease with a telephone...

My rooomate stole my stuff.

Dear tenant, This is a criminal matter between you and your ex-roommate. It's really none of your landlord's business. Unless he is somehow...

Did you tell the landlord that the old stove was broken and needed replacing? If so, and the landlord did not replace the non-working stove, you...

I have been a tenant at this complex for 6 yrs without issues with the landlord. Late last year someone moved in directly below

Dear tenant, I feel for you. This is one of the worst problems you can have. What you can do, legally, is sue the landlord for "Private...