Can i increasse the rent as much as i want in an are that doesn't have rent control?

Assuming you are on a month-to-month. With no rent control, you can raise the rent up to 10% with 30 days' written notice. If you want to raise the...

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The apartment manager took my check so I cannot pay rent and she can start eviction. Can I pursue this if I suspect wrong doing?

If you do not pay the rent when it is due, then the landlord has every right to serve you with a 3 day notice to pay rent or quit. It is your...

Question about pay or quit notice?

You should contact the landlord and let him know your situation. He may be willing to work with you. Legally, if you do not pay the past-due rent...

Do I need a real estate lawyer

The safer route to go would be to hire an unlawful detainer attorney who can get the job done right for you the first time.

What legal steps do I need to take to get someone evicted that lives with me but wont leave?

If you are both renting the unit from a landlord (both of you are tenants), then neither one of you can "evict" the other. If one of you were...

If I don't pay rent on May 1st but give notice to be moved out by May 31st, will I still be evicted, or just owe for May rent?

You are responsible for paying rent at your current apartment for as long as you are living there. You cannot simply fail to pay the rent at your...

I got a summons Unlawful detainer filed against me. Do i go to court to respond and how long does it take for the hearing.

Once you are served with the summons and complaint, you will have 5 days to respond directly to the court, assuming you are personally served. Once...

IF ONLY 1 FAMILY LIVES IN A DUPLEX ARE THEY STILL PROTECTED BY RENT CONTROL?uNDER THE RSO?

If the property is in Monterey Park, there is no rent control.

I had gotten a 3 day "pay or quit" notice to pay rent. I paid the rent on time and got a 30 "notice to vacate". What can I do?

I agree in that a landlord does not need to provide a reason for terminating your month-to-month tenancy.

1 year lease turn into month to month after the 1st year.....Tenant is now moving out

You are required by law to account for the entire security deposit. You can make repairs and deduct for reasonable cleaning. But you must account...