You can sue your master tenant/roommate for fraud. If the unit is rent-controlled, you might also have some remedy under the rent control...

What do I do to terminate my lease when my wife is still staying and not ready to vacate?

The unit is not considered vacant until both tenants are gone, and have surrendered possession. If you want to bring this to a close, your wife...

The tenant is liable for anything beyond ordinary wear and tear. However, the amount of compensation should reflect the age of the carpet, and the...

Can I sue my landlord?

You may have grounds to rescind your lease (under Civil Code Section 1689) for fraud. You might also have grounds to sue for damages for fraud,...

It is hard to say without seeing the documents, and knowing more facts. If this was a termination for nuisance under Code of Civil procedure...

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If your tenancy is month-to-month, and not subject to rent control/eviction control, the landlord is free to terminate the tenancy for any reason...

Excuses for paying rent and unlawful detainer.

Under most rental agreements, all of the co-tenants are jointly responsible for rent and other obligations. So, the surviving roommate would...

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How can I evict a roommate in california whos health is decling. He needs assisted living. I DON'T want to be responsible.

If the other person is a co-tenant, rather than your subtenant, you would have no right to evict-only the landlord would have that power. However,...

Can a landlord serve a 3 day notice to the tenant after the tenant has already given a 30 day notice?

If a valid ground for eviction comes up before you move out, the landlord can serve you with a 3-day notice. However, if the landlord chooses to...

Can I amend the unlawful detainer I served on my tenet?

You may amend your complaint without leave of court under Code of Civil Procedure Section 472, if you do so before an answer or demurrer is filed....