Early lease termination/eviction

I agree with Mr. Chen. If you are on a fixed term lease, the landlord cannot unilaterally terminate your lease until the end of the term, unless...

EVICTION Q: Length of time I am required to give in eviction notice

That is a can of worms. A written lease is not required to create a tenancy. A tenancy is created when someone occupies the landlords property...

If I end lease by posting notice on door and mailing, do I need proof of posting such as photo?

The proof of posting is usually a statement under oath in a proof of service document that the notice was posted on a certain address. A...

To end rental lease, do I need to serve all adult members of a family or just the head of household?

I disagree with Mr. Chen. Service on one of several tenants named in a lease constitutes service on the cotenants. (University of Southern Cal. v...

Is a 30 day notice needed? What is my legal obligation?

When a fixed term lease expires, you can move out without giving the landlord notice unless the written lease between you and the landlord required...

What can I do if my vehicle has been towed as a resident?

Get your vehicle out of impound. Then sue your landlord and the tow company for having your car towed, unless the landlord required you to have a...

What to file? Unlawful Eviction? Improper service? Discrimination.

If you had a written lease, and remained in the premises while paying rent after the term ended, then the law is clear that the lease is deemed...

Tenants gave me a 3 month notice

They owe rent for every day that they occupy the property unless you want to let them live there for free.

I have a charge of burglary can i ask my attorney for a copy of my case file?

You are entitled to copies of documents in your file, however you should be advised that your attorney is legally prohibited from providing you...

I write separately to address your foreclosure questions. Transfers of a promissory note secured by a deed of trust are common, and no document...