Eviction of tenant and recovery of rents due.. relatively large amount of money. Technical questions, how best to proceed..

If the unit has been in the same condition since 2010, you should seek all of the back rent in the current unlawful detainer. Your verbal...

Is a landlord entitled to past due rents if she rented us a home that was later deemed unsafe to live in?

If a landlord fails to provide a safe and habitable environment then you may be entitled to a rent credit for rent paid. How much of a rent credit...

Unlawful detainer vs. small claims in Sacramento, CA

If you requested the back rent in the UD, you need not pursue a small claims case. However, if the CAM charges were not included in the UD, then...

Do landlord threats to submit to arbitrary conditions or else move out also fall under California Civil Code § 1940.2?

I'm not sure what you mean by breach of repair agreement, but the landlord must keep the premises in a safe, sanitary, and habitable condition. If...

The landlord may enter any of the units upon 24 hour written notice in order to effectuate repairs, or in this case to spray for roaches. Inform...

I want to evict a tenant for cultivating large amounts of marijuana... please help.

I agree that you don't have to wait for the criminal action to run its course. You may proceed with an eviction now. However, if the property is...

How long before a trial must a subpoena be served in an eviction trial in CA?

If the trial is continued or your mother does end up going, be sure to ask for witness fees and coordinate with the subpoenaing party concerning...

You may need to file an affirmative action to get money from the landlord since the UD is only about possession of the subject premises. A...

Are we responsible for repairing the heater if it stops working?

If this is a residential lease, and not a commercial or business lease, then the landlord has the responsibility to keep the unit in good repair -...

I am 33 years of age, a survivor of TBI, my mother will not represent me, my Aunt will. How can she become my LEGAL GUARDIAN?

Contact a probate attorney in your area. You can call the Stanislaus County Bar Association at (209) 571-5727 and ask for a...