Should I evict this guy as a squatter or should I evict him as a tenant that has not been paying rent? Thanks.

You may need to determine whether or not the "tenant" is the former owner, or simply a person who moved into the property following the...

My tenant is not paying rent I am the landlord, is it a crime to put her stuff out ,she was never issued a key to the house

You should not use self-help methods to evict your tenant. You would be wise to consult with an attorney to make sure that you issue and serve the...

Can this management company do this? Do I have an legal rights?

While you are a volunteer and your landlord may be fine with your role, that does not make you a member by statute. It may within the...

Evicting a person from your house without being on a lease

It appears that your friend is an at-will tenant, and is therefore entitled to a thirty (30) day termination notice per Civil Code sections 789 and...

See the California cases below on this issue: Burnete v. La Casa Dana Apartments (2007) 148 Cal. App. 4th 1262, 1267 "When a litigant is...

What is the statute of limitations to sue for alleged hidden defect in sale of personal home?

Mr. Daymude is absolutely correct in his response. There could be different statutes of limitation (e.g. 2 to 4 years) for various causes of...

My tree has branches growing over my neighbors yard, he can cut then off...but who is responsible for disposing of the waste?

While you ask a simple question, the problem is more facts are necessary to provide an answer. Additionally legal advice is not going to be...

What is the major difference between a complex lawsuit & an unlimited civil lawsuit

I don't think just because there are three Defendants that it is necessarily a "complex" case. See California Rules of Court, Rule 3.400 regarding...

Since you are both referred to as the "tenant" on the lease the landlord can go after both of you based upon joint and several liability. You...

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What is a small HOA to do if: The managing agent quits, the HOA is broke and has no $ for attorney? Where to turn?

The board should first look into the applicable Davis Stirling Act statutes, as well as the Association's Bylaws and CC&R's concerning...