Is their something I can do after I've been evicted and the owner does not want to give me my things left in the property?

If your old landlord fails to give your stuff to you, you can file a lawsuit against her. You can also contact the police.

Generally, you have no choice but to answer the interrogatories. Your failure to do so will very likely result in a "meet and confer" letter,...

I have a question about buying a home where the tenant is still in occupancy. I need to know how to get the tenant out.

Since there is a written 90 day termination notice, if the tenant does not vacate at the expiration of the 90 days, you would need to file an...

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I moved into an apt yesterday and want to know if there was any way to get out of my lease?

You probably can't move out without incurring liability. However, the landlord is responsible for providing you with a habitable property. You...

Is it illegal for my landlord to have 3 separated units with 3 different families under one roof?

Are the units properly permitted? You may want to inspect building records to find out. If the units are not legal, you may wish to file a...

Ex landlord (property manager), ex property owner and/or buyer of property won't return my security deposit

The landlord has 21 days to account for the security deposit under Civil Code 1950.5....

Do we have to pay rent if they gave us 60 days to leave the property?

Just because you need to move in 60 days doesn't mean you can stop paying the rent. You are responsible for paying rent for as long as you live at...

I served a 3 day pay or quit notice to tenants a WEEK ago, no response. They owe 2 mos back rent. Is there another form now?

The next step is to file the unlawful detainer case in your local court.

If my apartment lease does not prohibit smoking in the apartment, can the landlord give me a warning for "heavy smoking"?

Yes, the landlord can give you a warning if the smoking is causing a nuisance-type situation and disturbing other tenants and occupants.

Buying a triplex with rent control - how much to buy the tenants out?

Under rent control, the relocation amount per unit is up to $19,300. Keep that in mind when negotiating. The time frame of how long a tenant...