Can landlord deduct from security deposit for broken fountain outside leased house?

You say it's outside the leased house. Is there some issue as to whether the tenant caused the damage or if it was a third party?

Can I terminate a one-year lease in Elk Grove, CA (Sac County)? Can I also sue the property manager?

If the property manager isn't properly doing his job, the tenant may have a possible defense depending on why the rent is being paid late or the...

A tenant who stays beyond the dates of a fixed term lease is a holdover tenant. No notice is required. If you accept rent past the fixed term,...

Not having Certificate of Occupancy a demurrable issue?

Although the landlord would not prevail in monetary damages, they can still get a writ of possession. This was decided in Gruzen v. Henry (1978)...

Regarding an Unlawful Detainer case, what document should be filed with the Request for Entry of Default?

You need to fill out the: 1) Request to Enter Default CV-100 2) a copy must be mailed to each defendant by someone who is not a party to the...

As Frank stated, the 30 days will be about as fast as you can hope for. His behavior is interfering with your use and enjoyment of your property,...

Grounds for Summary Judgment or Dismissal of UD case when no Certificate of Occupancy/CO?

You are correct that the landlord cannot be awarded monetary damages when renting an "illegal" rental, but they can still prevail in the eviction. ...

I want to reoccupy my guest house, but tenant is unresponsive.

There is some more information here... http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/evictions.shtml about the eviction process. Good Luck!

30 notice

You have to pay rent according to the terms of the rental agreement. I'm assuming the notice was given 30 days prior to 2/12 and therefore on the...

Help! How do I defend myself from my landlord(slumlord) in an illegal unit? 30 day notice received.

Although the rental is illegal, and the landlord cannot therefore collect rents, he can still have you evicted. It might be best to vacate prior...