Proper way to evict non-paying tenant from townhome in Chatsworth, Ca

You don't have to allow them to use the deposit to pay the rent, and can serve them a 3-day notice to pay or quit under Code of Civil Procedure...

How do I get my landlord to get rid of the mold problem in the bathroom?

You can try complaining to the Department of Building Inspection. If they inspect, and find anything they believe to be a health or safety code...

Can I request the refund of the total security deposit if the landlord deducted $139 cleaning fee without itemized statement.

Even if the landlord did not fully comply with Civil Code Section 1950.5, the practical question is whether the deduction was legitimate. The...

Should I receive relocation for non-fault eviction in a rent control apartment?

If you have been a tenant at least a year, and it is a no-fault eviction for a tenancy subject to the SF rent control ordinance, you should be...

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....