What is the procedure after being served a 3 day notice in california

Dear landlord, You cannot "force" your tenant out before going to court. This is called a "self-help" eviction and it is highly illegal. You...

Can the code enforcement inspector postpone enforcement of the violation notice?

Dear tenant, That is ridiculous. If there are code violations they have to be repaired. What do they think is going to happen to the next...

How did you find out that the tenant changed the locks? Did you attempt to enter without giving notice? Generally, the lease will say that the...

I have rented my house for 15 yrs (no lease) I just got 60 days notice to move. Are my moving expenses covered etc

If you are in a single family house, or a multi unit property that was built after October 1978, your rental is not subject to rent control. That...

I am being evicted from my apartment. The Summons stated that we are being evicted for non-payment of rent. We have proof-

Dear tenant, You have a good defense to the unlawful detainer action. The landlord can only seek rent in the 3 day notice, not fees. So I...

Cotenant problem

This happened to me once. I moved into a place that was way too expensive for me on my own, and my roommate bailed on me. Then, another friend of...

Can I file an amended answer in an eviction case?

You can file an amended answer within 10 days of filing the original answer. However, an amended answer is not appropriate in the case you...

I do not want anyone in my apartment when I am not here. Can I require that a date and time must be given, and agreed upon,

Dear tenant, That is the law. Your landlord must give you 24 hours written notice that someone is going to enter to make repairs. The notice...

What is the allowable annual increase amount for the land rent in a mobile home park?

Dear manufactured home owner, Unfortunately, there is no local rent control ordinance in Gustine, CA--I looked. That means your landlord can...

My right to stay as a tenant. and they didnt give me 24 hour notice to show apt and came in.

OK, first, you do not have zero days to move. You have the rest of the 60-day notice period, and, even then, if you stay past day 60, your...