How does this work?

You should be able to check the court records to see if a writ was issued. If a writ had been issued, and taken to the sheriff, you should have...

How can I get back my security deposit from abroad?

Given the relatively small amount of money involved, there is no easy solution. If you sue in small claims court, you will have to appear in...

Ho do I keep my house after being engaged and purchasing a house together, now that I am no longer engaged. Thanks a lot

If people co-own property, any of the owners can generally force the sale by filing a lawsuit for judicial partition. The court will order the...

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I am sorry you are experiencing this. If you can prove the harassment, you should be able to obtain a civil restraining order against the...

What happens if the owner breaks the contract, can I ask for money to help me move?

Unless there was a clear agreement that you would be allowed to stay for at least a certain minimum period of time, and that time has not yet...

What is required to raise rent?

If the property is not subject to rent control, then you/she would just give written notice in accordance with Civil Code Section 827. Because the...

Is what he did (using up his last-month-rent w/o notice while here) against general rental rules?

It is always better to characterize a deposit as a security deposit, rather than last month's rent, in order to avoid this kind of problem. See...

Can my boyfriend have me removed from the house forcibly if I have proof I've been paying part of the mortgage?

I am re-posting this under family law. If you and your BF entered into some manner of oral partnership, etc. concerning the house, you may have...

What form do I need to file a case of breach of a lease on the landlords side?

Unless you want to sue in small claims court, or are very familiar with court procedures, you should try to find a local landlord-tenant attorney...

How to deal with a problematic tenant in a unit adjacent to ours

In addition to following Mr. Kane's good advice, I suggest talking to a local landlord-tenant attorney concerning your possible claims against the...