Once a property is rented to the tenant, the tenant generally has exclusive rights of occupancy, and the landlord can only enter upon proper...

Do you have to file a case conference statement on a unlawful detainer case when a independent mediator got parties to settle

The process is not automatic. If one of the parties files a notice of conditional settlement, that would probably end up in the CMC being at least...

How long do I have after the home owner dies which the home is a reverse morgage

The change in ownership - through death or otherwise - does not automatically provide grounds for evicting you. The new owner's rights to evict...

My landlord says I owe home rent, that I paid already ,but he also just lost his house to foreclosure and sold the home?

If the landlord no longer has title, he should no longer have legal standing to evict you. Once title passes, rent should be payable to the new...

The owner sold his house he didn't tell my mom until he collected the rent in Feb. 2017 and then told her to look for another pl

Since she has lived there over a year, she is entitled to at least 60 days written notice, served in compliance with Civil Code Sections...

If your tenancy is subject to eviction control, the landlord can't evict you unless he/she gives proper notice under the Rent Control Ordinance AND...

What is proper reimbursement for extreme water damage?

if the ceiling collapse, etc. resulted from your landlord's negligence or other misconduct, then you would be entitled to compensation under a...

How much can a landlord keep for damaged carpet? Can we hold up sale with lawsuit?

You can't hold up the sale. However, you can refuse to pay the $2k, and if the landlords make deductions from your security deposit that you feel...

How do I get back deposit from landlord who is unfairly deducting 95% of my security deposit over un-agreed charges.

I'm sorry you experienced this. If deductions were made which did not comply with Civil Code Section 1950.5, and you can't negotiate a compromise,...

I just got a notice that my apartment will be renovated while I'm living there. How can I fight for my peace and quiet?

This seems to be a duplicate post. Please see my response to the more recent post.