What needs to be included in a 60 day notice?

The basic requirements are laid out in Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1. It would be a good idea to consult a local landlord-tenant attorney,...

Can I fight a Illegal eviction?

I agree with Mr. Nazzaro's advice. Unfortunately, however, a landlord normally has no legal obligation to give you more time. Rather, he would...

Do I have the right to speak in court and ask questions during an eviction hearing in CA??

I'm sorry you find yourself in this situation. You had a right to cross-examine the plaintiff, present your own evidence, request a statement of...

How do I respond to a false 3 day pay or quit notice that also includes a huge rent increase?

Your landlord can only validly change the rent by means of a properly-served written notice under Civil Code Section 827. Because the rent increase...

I agree with Mr. Moss' suggestions. However, I would add that a landlord has a legal duty to investigate and (if warranted by the facts) take...

I am reading Pac Tel v Sup Ct. 2 Cal 3d 161 and it refers to section 2016 b of CCP but no such section ca i find. Was the code ?

That was a provision of the old Discovery Act. I believe the current equivalent would be CCP Section 2016.020, but you can check the annotated...

Two unit rencently rented to chain smokers?

You may be able to assert claims against the landlord (and possibly the neighboring tenants) for nuisance. See Birke v. Oakwood Worldwide (2009)...

How do a stop a sheriff notice to vacate?

It is hard to advise without knowing more about what is going on, and what papers you were actually served with. If you somehow failed to timely...

The Landlord shut the water for 24hours without prior notice? Due to long-term plumbing issues.

If (as is often the case with garage apartments) the rental unit is not legal, you probably don't owe any rent at all. See Carter v. Cohen (2010)...

There are laws in California about disposing of (supposedly) abandoned property, and it does not sound like you followed them. Consequently, you...