Eviction served and Dismissed. Served again and going to Trial (the clerk said it's really a Hearing). Questions about prep.

This sounds like terminating a tenancy for a discriminatory reason, which is prohibited by fair housing laws. You should probably bring all of your...

Handing over the one and only manual override key for garage to a tenant?

I believe your tenant is correct. If he is renting the unit, possession of the entire unit is rightfully his. That being said, landlords may still...

I went to pay my rent yesterday along the late fee my landlord wouldn't accept it and said he was giving us a 30 day notice

It should also be noted that if you have lived in the rental unit for more than one year, a 30 day notice is insufficient. Your landlord should...

California rental lease civil law regarding ac in a home?

I would think that since you rented a unit with a working A/C condition, your landlord needs to maintain it in good working condition. Presumably,...

Hi i am a small business owner who ended up not being able to afford the full amount of my lease payment on my building anymore.

If your landlord proceeds with an eviction and gets a judgment against you (presumably you as an individual), your credit may be affected....

Lease expires 6/30/15. Can tenant tell me she is moving out on 4/15?

If the lease expires in June, your tenant is on the hook for rent until that time, regardless of whether or not she stays in the rental unit. If...

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Is an in-law unit on my property part of my residence?

Civil Code 1946.5(c) defines a lodger as someone who resides "within the dwelling unit personally occupied by the owner." It seems to me that an...

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My landlord says hes going to remove the wall separating my room from the garage, so that he can move in here,

In addition to the housing code issue, has the landlord issued any kind of notice (30 or 60 day) indicating that you should vacate? You need to be...

Could I uncredit my landlord?

Just because a tenant moves out does not mean that an eviction proceeding will stop. Even after the tenant gives up possession, the landlord can...

Can I do anything about my landlord's dog?

I'm not sure this is a landlord/tenant issue. It seems more like animal-centered litigation.