California Civil Code 1946 addresses the service of the 30-day notice and it states, in part "The notice herein required shall be given in the...

Hello I am currently living out my 30 day notice. My landlord removed my elec. oil heater the only source. Can she do this?

It sounds like an illegal rental. You don't have to pay rent for such a dwelling. The problem is that most likely the landlord will withhold your...

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You can ask the court to set aside the default judgment due to tenant's mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect. You must act...

How old is the dwelling? If there is no heater, it sounds like a code violation and therefore an illegal rental. If the apartment is not legal to...

IS THE SHERIFF ALLOWED TO GIVE THE 5 DAY LOCK OUT NOTICE TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE TENANT THAT THE NOTICE PERTAINS TOO?

Probably 5 to 10 days. When the complaint was served if there was a Prejudgment Claim of Right of Possession also served on unknown occupants,...

Filed and served an Unlawful Detainer. I accidently misspelled name on complaint. Can I file my default in 5 days if no answer?

A "Doe" allegation is allowable unless the plaintiff actually knows the defendant's name. Munoz v Purdy (1979) 91 CA3d 942, 154 CR 472. You would...

What rights do tenants have in CA regarding renewing a lease?

San Diego doesn't have a rent control ordinance. The landlord can increase the rent, and sometimes they will forgo a rent increase if the tenant...

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Can my landlord still get full months rent?

Normally the landlord would be able to use your security deposit for the unpaid rent. It sounds like you moved out without giving the required 30...

You can find information about serving notices here......

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As Frank said, you can serve a 60 day notice at any point. That is the correct way to terminate a tenancy of someone who has been in possession...