Should I serve a 3-day notice to pay rent if a tenant agreed to pay 12-month rent in advance and in lump sum but failed to do so

You have several options. If a residential tenant agreed to pay rent and hasn't, one option is to serve a 3-day-notice to pay rent or quit. Then if...

Can I force a landlord to provide evidence of a breach of contract?

I am unclear as to what you are asking. Is your mom currently living at the unit? Has your mom paid rent? Is this section 8? If it is section 8,...

When I am in fear for my life due to neighbor's threats, and the landlord does not respond, can I abandon the property?

The main issue is whether you are entitled to your deposit and the property you left. Cal. Civ. Code 1946.7 allows a tenant to give notice to the...

I am a little confused by your question. A landlord gives a tenant a 3-day-notice when the tenant does not pay rent. If you received a 3-day-notice...

THE LANDRY ROOM DOOR HAS BEEN LOCKED FROM THERE SIDE FOR 4 DAYS NOW ,I NEED TO DO MY LAUNDRY . WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?

This sounds like you need to talk to the other tenant. Write your landlord and let him/her know what is going on. Is the other tenant...

What type of attorney do I need to address first the discrimination by the City, second the wrongfully granted permit?

As my colleague suggests, you need a real estate attorney to make sure the city is not taking advantage of you. From what you describe, it seems...

Will my step dad inherit from my mother's estate?

My condolences. If this is in California, the surviving spouse can inherit part of the estate. The answer to this question depends on several...

Is my roomate free of her portion of the rent owed, just because she decided to leave early? Can I sue her for ALL her portion?

While you might have a case against the roommate, you should try to find a new roommate or resolve the situation without litigation. Otherwise, if...

A good place to start is your lease. The lease should have some provisions about breaking the agreement (i.e. what the penalty is). Depending on...

30 day Notice to add late fee served on 9th by me/Tenant voluntarily paid 2/3rd/3 day repair to shower & have another

I think an explanation of the eviction process will help you. You should also get a copy of the CA Tenant Guide available online,...