I filed a claim of possession and notice of hearing form with the sherrifs station and with the courts. What should I expect?

That form exists to provide an opportunity for persons who are not named in the writ to explain why they (as opposed to someone else) have a legal...

Do I have to let my landlord into the house, says she's bringing a contractor to look at something.

This is a gray area. Usually, a landlord would have the right to enter on proper notice under Civil Code Section 1954. However, it is unclear...

In addition to the remedies mentioned by the other attorneys, there are specific laws dealing with elder abuse (including financial exploitation),...

I'm sorry to give you the run-around, but this sounds like a probate issue, and would depend on (among other things) the language of the trust or...

Tenancy Termination and removal from the premises personal property and furnishings without prior written concen

If you were locked out or otherwise evicted without legal process, you might start with the police. In some instances, they will intervene if you...

What can I do if a tenant is harassing me after serving them an unlawful detainer for nonpayment?

If the tenants are threatening/harassing you, and the police are unable/unwilling to help, it may make sense to seek a restraining order (see e.g....

I think my roommate stopped paying the rent and we are getting evicted my landlord won't talk to me. I don't know what to do

Are you a co-tenant or a sub-tenant? If you are a co-tenant, the landlord should communicate with you, and you should try to create good...

Failure to return security Deposit

There is probably not too much you can do to speed up the process, especially if you keep in mind that if the owner loses, she would have the right...

How can I dispute unfair and excessive deductions from security deposit?

If you can't negotiate a satisfactory resolution, sue in small claims court for any deductions you contest, as well as for the discretionary...

If the master tenant (your landlord) violated lease restrictions on subleasing, and the owner did not somehow waive that violation (e.g. by...