If the tenant breached his lease agreement by vacating early, you have the right to pursue a breach of contract action against the former tenant. ...

A judge is certainly entitled to own rental property. To the extent a dispute arises between you and your "judge" landlord, the fact that the...

The issue of who is responsible for clogged drains is a consistent question in my practice. First, one would need to look at the lease agreement...

Unfortunately, your uncle is likely a month-to-month tenant with an "oral" lease agreement. You can't force him to sign a lease. However, since...

I would immediately take photos of the condition of the unit to document the presence of mold. I would not agree to any resolution at this time as...

How can i evict my adult son who has never paid rent or paid for utilities out of my house?

If your son is not a tenant, he would be deemed a "licensee" which permits you to "rescind" the right to occupy. If after you "rescind" the right...

Yes, you can sue them for a breach of warranty of habitability. Under California Civil Code §§ 1941-1942, your landlord has a duty and obligation...

I'm happy to review the dispute history to determine if there is a more proper approach to recovering possession of the unit.

Have you put your complaint in writing? When you mention other tenants have complained regarding the same noxious odor, have they also complaint...

I would mail to the last known address of the tenant (the rental address). I would keep a copy of the envelope to prove it was sent. If possible,...