What if we were evicted because my son stuck a knife in his throat? He was outside looking for the knife. This was horrible.

I am sorry you are experiencing this. Under some circumstances, a landlord can give a 3-day notice to quit for nuisance under Code of Civil...

How can a bank file another UD after a 90 day notice after one that was filed with a 3 day notice was dismissed with prejudice?

Under some circumstances, a dismissal with prejudice would constitute an adjudication on the merits, which might extend to the issue of the...

What action should I take when a landlord is trying to file a judgment against me?

If you do nothing, the landlord will eventually serve you by some means, and if you don't respond to the lawsuit, the landlord can obtain a default...

Unless your tenancy is subject to a local rent control/eviction control ordinance, the landlord can terminate a month-to-month tenancy for any...

HOW TO SEEK ALOMONY FORM MY SPOSE

I will re-post this under family law.

If the eviction is through an attorney & not through the courts is that a legal eviction ?

I agree with the comments of the other attorneys. However, you may still find it worth your while to consult a local landlord-tenant attorney, to...

The landlord kept 1/5 of the deposit.

I agree with Mr. Chen, but would add that Civil Code Section 1950.5 also allows you to seek discretionary statutory/punitive damages, which you...

IF YOUR TENANT HAS VIOLATED MONTH TO MONTH LEASE AGREEMENT BY NOT REPORTING WATER LEAK CAN I GIVE THEM 3 DAY NOTICE ?

It would be more conservative to give a 30/60 day termination notice under Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1. Trying to evict on a 3-day notice...

Do I still have ground for an eviction?

Waiver is always a matter of intent, and must be proven by clear and convincing evidence. Since the arrangement was conditional/contingent, it is...

What can I do if I moved out before served with eviction papers?

If you were served with a summons and complaint for unlawful detainer (unclear from your post), and did not respond (also unclear from your post),...