I received an unlawful detainer in the mail does that mean I have an eviction on my record?

I can't say for sure without reading it, but suspect you received a notice from the court that an unlawful detainer was field against you. In...

I moved in with my girl friend I pay rent every month but not on the lease can she call the cops on me to leave

Of the landlord has accepted direct rental payments from you, then you have become a co-tenant, even if your name is not on the lease. If you pay...

Living conditions are unlivable, what is my recourse?

The law doesn't provide an exact formula for rent reductions or other compensation under such circumstances. The compensation offered for the...

If you renewed the lease after you knew about the problem, you probably would not have the right to rescind the lease under Civil Code Section...

Should i get mediator or lawer?

Mediation is often a good idea, including for neighbor disputes. However, it is a voluntary process, so your neighbor would have to agree. If...

You should be able to find out who owns the land via the county assessor.

What process can I take to receive rent owed to me and move my tenants out faster?

You should not do this on your own, and should consult a local landlord-tenant attorney for assistance-some offer a free initial...

At a lost

The answer depends on whether your tenancy is subject to rent control. If it is, then you can only be evicted for one of the specified good causes,...

My landlord used my deposit now she wants a new deposit

You rights will differ depending on whether you have a rent-controlled tenancy. If you do, then the landlord generally can only evict you for good...

When refunding an accidental over-payment of rent, may a landlord withhold any amount for accumulated, unpaid late fees?

Under state law (this is not a local issue), late fees are generally illegal in residential tenancies. See Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121...