How can I evict tenant (my brother)? No lease and he's lived there for 1+ year. Oral agreement to pay rent but never paid it

I disagree. Generally, the brother only needs to make a minimal sowing that he is living at the premises which can include him receiving mail or...

I rent a house and with my landlord advice to rent a room out

Is there a written lease? Was there any language preventing the use of these facilities in the house? If not, you may not have much of a leg to...

I agree with the previous response. You are entitled to the reasonable rate for the Premises without any hot water. Additionally, you are entitled...

Apartment building owners want airbnb etc to delist their properties! Tenants are subleasing illegally. Need it stopped Help

It is a tragedy that Airbnb does not see the benefit of working with landlords in these matters instead of the tenants. Working with the landlord...

The Unlawful Detainer Complaint states the past due rent owed, must a CC Sec. 1950.5 Notice still be served

Civil Code Section 1950.5 refers to the landlord's duty to send the tenant an itemized accounting of use for the tenants security deposits when...

I told my tenant if he delays 1 day that is fine with me. Then tenant exited from the premises, he refused to do any cleanings!

If the tenant has failed to clean the premises when he returns possession, you are entitled to charge the reasonable costs it takes to have the...

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A 4-year tenant moved out with many nail holes. I had to spot paint. Can I deduct from security deposit?

The law involving return of security deposits is Civil Code Section 1950.5. Generally, you are entitled to repair of the premises to condition that...

Does my mother have a case against the landlord if she was assaulted on the premises?

Generally, the landlord does not have an obligation to maintain security in the common areas for the complex which your mother lives in. Although...

Child support modification response.

It is wise to file a response. If you both are in agreement, then you can prepare a stipulation (agreement) to have it entered into court.

A child support order has been entered without me ever being served or notified.

In addition to what Ms. Waxman has stated, It may be wise to hire an attorney to assist you with these matters.