Is It legal in California to send 24 hr notice in text. Landlord cited for major violation and need to correct

You are entitled to proper notice under Civil Code Section 1954, and a text normally would not suffice. However, you should try to be reasonably...

Company claims the only way to get a stay on an eviction is to file chapter 7. Is this true?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Declaring BK will usually be at best a temporary solution, including because the landlord can often seek...

What can I do with a subtenant who refuses to pay rent or move out after a 3 day pay or quit has expired?

Small claims court could only help you with the claim for back rent-the court has no jurisdiction over evictions. If you want to evict the...

The church might very well need permits for the conversion work, and the residential use might well violate local zoning laws, etc. If you are...

If I do not give a 30 day notice to be out before the 60 days, do I have to pay another month's rent?

Unfortunately, that is what the law normally provides. If you wanted to leave sooner than the termination date specified in the 60-day notice, you...

Can I be evicted if my landlord accpets back rent? I received a forfeit of lease UD complaint. Yet, the checks were cashed.

If rent was accepted for a period beyond the termination date of the 30-day notice 9as opposed to rent owed for a period before the expiration...

California Tenant Month To Month Lease Agreement States 1st of Every Month she gave me verbal on the 24th Won't pay Her Rent Due

She is required to give at least 30-days written notice, as per Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1 - oral or email notice is not sufficient. However,...

Can my landlord force me to move after reporting bedbugs under any circumstance ?...cc 1942.5.. and yes I am current on my rent.

As you note, you may have a defense under Civil Code Section 1942.5, especially if the termination notice did not comply with Section...

How do I get my 40year old son and his girlfriend out of my house they don’t pay rent but they do get mail here?

Different termination notice requirements would apply depending on the facts. If they would be legally considered guests/licensees, then you...

Can an attorney help delay a sherrif lockout?

That depends on the facts of your case. If you went to trial, and lost, a lawyer could help you apply to the court for a stay. However, the stay...