How could I evict the tenant who was threatening me in the first day she started her vacation?

No. If you engage in "self-help," such as locking her out and/or disposing of her property, you can be sued - see e.g. Civil Code Section...

what steps do I take to get someone out of my garage in California

You can concurrently serve a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit and a 30-day notice of termination. If the tenants are using the garage for an...

What are my rights when it comes to my parking situation?

If your tenancy is subject to LA's RSO, then it seems doubtful that the landlord has a right to make this change. Even if the tenancy is exempt...

If a landlord is placed on notice that his/her tenants are engaging in nuisance activities, the landlord can be held liable. As one court...

I live in a SFR in SF with a backyard cottage. If I rent out the cottage, is it subject to rent control and ca housing laws?

I agree with Mr. Moss' good advice, and thank him for the compliment (which I reciprocate). In all likelihood, you would be subject to rent...

How can a landlord start charging me for water, trash and sewer? I'm on a month to month lease never paid this before.?

If you were month to month, and your tenancy was not subject to a local rent control/eviction control ordinance, the landlord would normally have...

Can I've evicted even though I signed a year lease and paid in advance if the owner of the property died an the house was sold?

The death of the owner did not invalidate the lease, and the new owners took the property subject to your tenancy rights. You should consult a...

It is not clear from your post whether the hoarder is a co-tenant (e.g. paying rent directly to the owner), or your subtenant. If she is a...

Can my apartment complex charge $50 for one extra parking?

Unless your tenancy is subject to a local rent control/eviction control ordinance, the landlord would normally be free to raise rents and/or change...

Because the room was rented to two persons, this would normally be viewed as a tenancy, rather than a lodger situation (see Civil Code Section...