Can I get out of my newly signed lease and receive my deposit back ?

There is no "cooling off" period for leases. However, you may have grounds to rescind the lease under Civil Code Section 1689, based on the...

We have given a tenant 60 day notice to vacate. However, he's disappeared without paying rent. What do we now?

You can wait out the 60 day notice, or serve him with a 3-day pay or quit notice (which can be served by posting and mailing under Code of Civil...

Yes. The landlord is required to intervene when anyone under his control is engaging in nuisance activities or violating a tenant's quiet enjoyment...

What is the correct process to have a person leave your house who lives with you but doesn't pay rent.

If your boyfriend was only your guest, and never paid any manner of rent, he would seem to be what the law characterizes as a licensee. You may...

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Can I still provide care for my mother who lives in the apartment complex I was evicted from for nonpayment of rent?

Your landlord can't have you arrested for visiting another tenant at that tenant's invitation. However, most rental agreements have provisions that...

Can i be evicted for several late payments but never a non payment of rent.

The landlord would have to serve some manner of notice, such as a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit, or a 30/60 day notice of termination (if you...

Can I evict immediately a tenant from my home if I feel threatened by him?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Call the police if there is violence or threats of violence. You probably also have grounds to serve a...

What action am I allowed to take if my landlord hasn't refunded my security desposit?

If you are leaving the area, and not coming back, it is hard to see how you can pursue your claim in a way that would make economic sense. You...

What is the legal way to serve month to month tenant a 30 day notice?

I agree with Mr. Moss. I would also note that there are a lot of obsolete/defective forms floating around, and you want to be sure that the...

What legal actions can I take for unacceptable living conditions?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Have you ever complained to the local code enforcement agency? In most cities, the agency will promptly...