Our landlord is selling the building our office is in. Our lease goes to Sept. 2017, he says he will buy us out.

You have the right to stay until your lease ends in 2017 AND to exercise your option to stay until 2022. While your landlord may attempt to buyout...

What are the hours that you can be served papers from a unlawful detainer from your landlord at your home? Santa Cruz, Ca.

There are no restrictions on the hours when an unlawful detainer may be served. Please note that you have only FIVE DAYS, including weekend days,...

An unlawful detainer judgement was made against me 2 years ago i did not know this untilrecently can i get it removed

Your need to act IMMEDIATELY to deal with this. I respectfully disagree with Mr. Kane, your solution lies in filing a motion to vacate the default...

Can i be locked out of my business suite after 24 hour notice to vacate?

Short answer is no, it is not legal. Regardless of whether you are a tenant (have exclusive right to possess your space) in the suite or if you are...

Being evicted for nonpayment of rent from a rent withhold after landlord failed to make repairs.

To amplify what Mr. Goldstone said, talk to a tenants' lawyer NOW!

The response is more nuanced than indicated by my colleagues. Yes, you are required to pay rent during the 60-day period. And, yes, if you do not...

Do i need a landlord/tenant attorney or a business attorney?

No, you do not have to move by Monday. To evict you, the person from whom you are renting must give you 3-days notice if he thinks you are in...

Can the apartment management make us pay for utilities once our 1 year lease became month-to-month?

Unless the month-to-month addendum stated the change in terms of your tenancy regarding utilities, the terms are unchanged. However, the landlord...

My 83 year old mother has been paying rent on an apt for 6 years and it has been foreclosed on she payed this month rent

More information is needed. What paperwork, if any, did your mom get? When did she get it? Either the old landlord still owns the property or the...

Our landlord is trying to shut off the water to avoid paying for repairs - what is my recourse?

I agree with Mr. Kane. In addition, you should contact Pasadena Code compliance to inspect the problem and cite the landlord. This will also be...