When can I pay in full and shut off the water bill that is in my name and tenant's name since the tenant won't pay the bill?

You can turn off the water when the sheriff has evicted her under a writ of possession. Shutting off utilities may otherwise be construed as...

Is it of any consequence that Appellant court refused my Civil Appeal Mediation Statement (CAMS) stating it was due Jan 2 & ...

If you don't file a CAMS in the 3rd District Court of Appeal, the court of appeal will issue a default notice and then dismiss your appeal. This...

Please provide authority that the CA Code of Civil Procedure applies in criminal cases unless the Penal Code conflicts with it.

I'm not sure what you are looking for specifically. Most procedure in criminal cases is governed by the Penal Code. There are some provisions of...

Having title by adverse possession is not accomplished by making a claim with a bank during a loan modification. It is something that must be...

What is the proper way to get rid of a subtenant from my rental unit?

I agree with Mr. Dibaei on this. If this tenant is not paying rent, you can start an eviction with a 3 day pay or quit notice. I suggest you hire...

Are eviction laws the same for HUD/Low Income Housing especially after tenant dies

I'm not sure what you are looking for. People in low income housing have to qualify for that housing. It is not something that gets inherited so...

My CA mobile home is rented, 3 years now, HOA acts to deny me access/no remote - per out of state homeowners request. Legal ?

Self help evictions are illegal under California law. Talk to a tenants rights attorney near you to sue.

I rent a room and I had to give a tenant a 30 day notice on the 12th and they moved out within 3 days. Can I replace the locks?

If they have truly vacated the premises, then you can change the locks. This is something that you want proof for, like an email or a text message...

How to end lease/get security dep. when domestic violence is present. i am sole tenant mo-mo lease, abuser refuses to leave

You need to consult with an attorney and consider getting a domestic violence restraining order in place. The court can issue a residence...

Motion to Dismiss Appeal at Appellate Level

There is no such thing as a sur-reply in the trial courts, and many judges will point this out and disregard them. At the appellate level, there...