Should I return the keys now, or should I stay and continue the court case?
Whether or not you move out, you MUST timely file an appropriate response with the court (e.g. Judicial Council answer for unlawful detainers), or...
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Whether or not you move out, you MUST timely file an appropriate response with the court (e.g. Judicial Council answer for unlawful detainers), or...
From your post, it sounds like a default was initially entered against you around October 2025, and that you took no steps to set aside the...
Unless your daughter paid some form of rent, she may well have been a guest/licensee rather than a tenant. In any event, it certainly sounds like...
I generally agree with Mr. OBrien - especially if the tenant is already in possession. However, if the tenant is not yet in possession, you may...
I agreed with Mr. Gaffney, but would add that if you have an unexpired fixed-term lease, the landlord would normally have no right to evict until...
Your rights and options largely depend on whether the roommate is a co-tenant or a subtenant - which is unclear form your post, especially since...
Did the landlord comply with Civil Code Section 1950.5, including as to the pre-move-out inspection? In any event, the deduction seems...
You need to comply with Civil Code Section 1954 if you want to enter any portion of the leased property, including a garage. If the tenant denies...
Except for notices under Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161.1, a 3-day notice which demands more rent than is actually owed is generally invalid,...
It is unclear from your post if you are the sole owner, or whether the family member is a co-owner. Your rights and remedies will be different...