Can she really evict me for smoking once over a month ago?

Possibly, yes, the landlord could evict you if you or your guests are doing something that violates the rental agreement.

24 Hour Notice to inspection tenant California when time starts?

There's no set rule. The notice needs to be reasonable.

Can I get evicted if my landlord says he doesn't have my money order for the rent?

Keep your receipts! You may want to file a claim with the money order company and have them investigate it. In the meantime, you may want to issue...

Can a resident house owner evict a lodger without having to go to court in california?

The lodger rules requires strict adherence to the rules. If there is more than one "lodger" in the house, then the lodger rule can't be used. The...

I was told by the property manager that they kept my deposit because of the back rent can they do that

The landlord has 21 days after you move out to account for the security deposit. The landlord can deduct from the deposit to cover any unpaid rent.

What should be my next recourse?

If you are on a month-to-month rental agreement in Ventura, then yes, the landlord can do that, provided that the landlord serves you with proper...

My wife moved her stuff out. It doesn't make sense for me to stay in this home. Can I rent it out?

Are you the owner of the house? If you are the owner, you should be able to rent it. If you are the tenant, you should look at your lease and see...

Do i need to give a tenant any kind of notice if they already destroyed property to y building

Yes, you must provide the tenant with proper notice of termination. You may not simply lock them out of the property.

I need help in voiding a 60 day move out from my landlord. Im treated unfairly and have issues with rules that every tenant here

You cannot unilaterally void a 60 day notice without the landlord's consent.

California Code of Civil Procedure section 1947.3 says: "A landlord or a landlord's agent shall allow a tenant to pay rent and deposit of...