Do I have to go through unlawful detainer case if my tenant has already abandoned the premise, but not removed belongings?

No, you do not. An Unlawful Detainer action is a remedy for possession, so once possession is surrendered your option is to then sue the tenant...

In small claims court , what is the amount that someone can sue for?

See the link below for the information on Small Claims actions in California: http://www.courts.ca.gov/1062.htm Generally individuals can sue...

Am I responsible to pay for a bill from my old apartment property management company if they sent it past the 21 calendar days?

The short answer to your question is yes. See 250 L.L.C. v. PhotoPoint Corp. (2005) 131 Cal.App.4th 703, 726-727, which details this issue. If...

The general rule is that unless your lease requires a notice of intent not to renew, California law does not require either the tenant or landlord...

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Are they considered a Tenant/Lodger/Guest/Other? & what is the proper "eviction" process?

Without having more facts, or reviewing the lease (i.e. who is the landlord?), it is hard to say what the "significant other" tenancy status is. ...

I filed a demurrer cause my landlord filed an unlawful detainer on me . I

Before filing the Unlawful Detainer the landlord needed to properly serve a three-day notice to pay rent or quit. If that was not done then you...

What can I do about careless construction next door in Isla Vista, and is there any legal means of reducing rent because of it?

The County of Santa Barbara allows construction to start at 7:00 a.m. (see the link below, section...

Can I devise language in my lease agreement to ask my tenants to agree to exit the home after the one year lease is up?

You should consider using a "fixed term" lease for the one year term. Unfortunately, if the students don't vacate timely you will have to file an...

Trees overhang to our neighbor's backyard !

The other answers by my colleagues are correct, but you might want to review this article anyways:...

Can a separated spouse send friends to move in with the other spouse when possession of the real estate - home is yet to be set?

You should consult with a local landlord/tenant and/or family law attorney regarding this fact pattern. I am not sure of your ownership interest,...