My tenet signed lease in only her name and she moved her boyfriend in. Can I evict her for that?

Your acceptance of rent from him may constitute a waiver. If you didn't want him to live there, you should have never accepted his rent and given...

What do I do about abondoned belongings after a roommate has left and is not responding?

There is a procedure for tenant abandonment in California. The process is very technical and you may wish the hire an attorney to assist. I outline...

If we turn in a signed leasing agreement after the owner decides to sell will we be guaranteed the same terms with the new owner

It sounds like the offer to rent the property to you was revoked prior to you agreeing and signing the new lease. You might want to talk to your...

The landlord can raise the rent as many times as he wants during the year, and by as much money as he wants, so long as he provides you with a...

I filed and won 2 Motions to Quash as a defendant in a UD case. Now what?

Have you attempted to peacefully resolve the matter with the landlord? The landlord can always re-serve you with a new termination notice and...

On a month to month tenancy, where the tenant has been given a 30 day notice, is the rent still due?

A landlord is entitled to receive rent from the tenant for as long as the tenant is in possession of the property. Therefore, the tenant needs to...

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Landlord has a writ of possession...do the Sheriff's just come and throw you out, or do you get 5 days from them showing up ?

The sheriff will post a 5 day notice on the door. The actual lockout can take place anytime after that. It's best that the tenant be out before the...

Is there a cap for rental increase, Calif?

If the property is not in a rent-controlled area, the owner can raise your rent if you are on a month-to-month agreement by however much he wants,...

I was given a 60 day notice to vacate my apartment for changing the locks on my door, which I did not do. is this legal?

Generally, the landlord can give you a 60 day notice to vacate the property if you have lived in the unit for a year or more and if you have a...

How do I evict my boyfriend (now ex-boyfriend) from home / apt. Who is not on rental agreement?

Is he your "subtenant?" If you can't work it out peacefully, you will need to give him a 30 day notice if he has lived with you for less than a...