California wrongful eviction/unlawful detainer advice?

Before they can evict you for non-payment of rent, they have to give you a 3-day notice that must state the amount past due. If you pay the amount...

I rent in a non-smoking building. Are smokers allowed on the step at the entry to the building and outside in common areas?

You can ask management to intervene and ban smoking in common areas. The city of El Cajon is the only city that has an ordinance prohibiting...

No. The landlord must go through the court process.(unlawful detainer) to evict. If you pay the rent, and the landlord still files an unlawful...

Is it legal for a landlord to keep part of security deposit as "nonrefundable" for cleaning, even though I cleaned before moving

No. There is no such thing as a non-refundable security deposit in CA. You have a right to get it back. wait 21 days, and if the landlord does not...

I received a 60 day notice to move that is up July 17th. I received a 3 day notice to pay or quit yesterday for not paying rent?

You are responsible for rent for every day that you stay in June. If you move out now, you are technically responsible for 6/1-6/11 rent. However,...

Company bought our apartment building. They want move all of us. What can we do?

It depends if you have lease. If so, they have to honor it. If not, i.e month-to-month, then depending on how long each tenant has been there,...

Do I need an attorney for house I purchased under faults information on property?

You need an in-person consultation, so that counsel can consider all relevant facts and give you a more definite answer. That said, it appears that...

2nd Mortgage in Deceased Husband's Name Only. Mortgage company refuses to talk to me

You most definitely will not need a power of attorney, as it would be of no effect since your husband is now deceased. Whoever told you that was...

What is your objective? Are you trying to get out of a lease? If so, instead of focusing on who did the work, focus on whether it's safe to live at...

What do I file in court to dismiss a collections lawsuit? I have proof that account has been paid in full in settlement case.

You need to file a demurrer. Alternatively, you can file an answer and deny the cause of action.