What are the steps for an eviction in Ca??

If you don't timely comply with the notice, the landlord will be free to immediately file an unlawful detainer lawsuit against you. If you...

Illegal subtenant being evicted. What do I do?

I agree with Mr. Moss' sound advice. I would add that Section 37.9(a)(2)(D) of the SF rent control ordinance places some limitations on the...

CA - SM Rent control. Will I still be liable (rent) after the 1 year lease ended then convert to M2M, co-tenant decide to stay?

Assuming you gave proper written notice (preferably in accordance with Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1), you should have no liability for rent...

What to do when a bank has a reverse mortgage on a home & home owner passes away & the bank wants to evict the live in caretaker

You may have some manner of claim against the late owner's estate for at least the services rendered pre-death. I will re-post under probate so...

Did manager have right to give away parking place to another tenant?

Particularly if A's tenancy is subject to Oakland's rent control ordinance, Just cause for Eviction Ordinance, and Tenant Protection ordinance, the...

You bought the property subject to the existing easements, the blocked view, etc, and so the chances of obtaining compensation seem small. However,...

Is a landlord allowed to up the rent and then kick the tenant out after they complain about the dishwasher not working?

If the rent increase and/or termination notice is retaliatory, then it would be unlawful under Civil Code Section 1942.5. However, the tenant would...

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Can a landlord dismiss an unlawful detainer case If there is a motion pending?

Generally yes. However, there is some case law limiting the right to dismiss if a case dispositive motion (e.g. summary judgment) is pending, and...

Can someone with a disability be allowed to stay in a apartment building even after harassing a tenant in the building ?

Having a physical handicap is generally not a defense to an eviction based on nuisance. If a landlord is placed on notice that one tenant is...

Can a landlord force me to pay for an ac unit I did not ask for?

If you are a month-to-month tenant, the landlord would normally have the right to raise your rent by proper notice under Civil Code Section 827,...