Can I file a civil suit against former finance for eviction?

Sure, you may have a claim. In 1976 the California Supreme Court decided the case of Marvin vs. Marvin, 18 Cal.3d 660, and said that the general...

Generally, without the Certificate of occupancy, the unit is not legal, the lease is void and the tenant may pursue an action to recover past rent...

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In the 1994 case of Booska v. Patel, a California appellate court held that adjoining landowners did not have absolute privilege to sever...

Can Iandlord evict this tenants before getting certificate of occupancy?with 3 day notice?tenant wants back rent for 10 months?

Section 91.109.1 of the City of Los Angeles Municipal Code states, in part, that no building or structure shall be used or occupied until a...

I live in a conversion garage, the owner found out I have an ESA dog and served me a 30 day notice to move. Is that ok?

California's new Senate Bill 1069 makes it easier for landlords to convert garages into livable rental units. You can start here to see if the...

Can I press charges and sue ?

It appears that you may also have an action for fraud and may be entitled to punitive damages based on the conduct alleged. You should contact...

During the 30 days to vacate eviction process, how can I prevent the tenant from continuing to violate rules.

California law prohibits a landlord from resorting to "self-help" measures to evict the tenant, such as changing the locks or turning off the...

Who is responsible to pay?

Generally, the landlord is responsible for remedying a mouse problem as the landlord must maintain the rental property in a condition. suitable for...

Sometimes, the lender will send you the letter to inform you of the default in hopes that you will cure the same. This letter should be...

Where there is no lease agreement, the tenancy is likely to be an "at will" tenancy. Although there is no no formal agreement in place, as soon as...