How do I legally evict a tenant that is renting my guest house for not paying rent after several months?

How long has he been living there? You have a few options. You could serve a 3 day notice for non-payment of rent. Or, if he has been there less...

Can I evict a tenant on a "no cause"?

If the tenant is on a month-to-month agreement and has lived there for longer than 1 year, consider giving a 60 day notice of termination. However,...

Can tenants use their security deposit as rent?

Serve the tenant with a 3 day notice to pay or quit. Unless your rental agreement states otherwise, the security deposit is NOT to be used for the...

Can I force my subtenant to leave under these circumstances and how do I get money for damages they’ve caused?

You'll need to formally serve the tenant with a 30 day notice terminating the month-to-month agreement. Once the 30 days expire, if they still...

Can a landlord file the request to set trial before serving the tenant?

I think you are confused. The landlord needs to properly serve you with the unlawful detainer complaint. Then, if you file an Answer, the landlord...

Can a landlord charge you a fee if you refuse to change your payments from checks to online?

I would also point out the provisions in California Civil Code 1947.3: 1947.3. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a landlord or a...

II got sered with a 60 day terminate possession now it's 2 days before rents due and I have another 30 day rent due owner won't

Mail rent to the landlord via certified mail to prove proof of timely payment. Or take a witness with you when you go to try and pay the rent in...

30 or 60 day notice?

If the lease says 60 day notice is required by the tenant, then you should honor the terms of the agreement. The original lease terms are still in...

WHEN DOES the 21 day move out begin if the tenant moved Oct 9. does weekends count when adding the days

Weekend days count. It is based on calendar days.

You will need to go through the normal eviction procedures. Provide the tenant with a proper termination notice. Then, file an unlawful detainer...