Emotional distress

Emotional distress damages can be recovered in some wrongful eviction cases. Civil Code Section 1942.5(f) allows a tenant to sue for "actual...

If his name is on the lease, you don't have the right to evict him-only the landlord can do that. However, you might have claims for breach of...

Do I still have to vacate the house if plaintiff dies before i get any of the papers?

It would depend in part on what papers you received. If you just received a 30/60 day notice to quit, but there was no unlawful detainer, the...

Homeowner gave us 60 days to move out so he can move in. We are two months into our year lease.

I agree with Mr. Kane, who would be a good person to consult about this kind of problem. In any event, whether or not the tenancy sis subject...

If my landlord is getting evicted do i have to move as well or do i need to b evicted separately?Also do i have to pay her rent?

If your landlord/master tenant is being evicted, it seems doubtful that person will have the time and resources to try to evict you for non-payment...

What can i do my landlord say you have to leave my apartment

Your post does not mention whether you were served with any notices. If you were served with a valid pay-or-quit notice, did not pay by the...

What can my landlord say about me to a prospective landlord?

If the landlord says anything untruthful and defamatory about you, you may have the right to sue for defamation, etc. If it happens, talk to a...

Can I change the lock on the place I'm living if I've been given an eviction notice?

You do not mention paying rent, and it sounds more like you are a guest/licensee than a tenant. If so, the owner would normally have the right...

Can flooding every time it rains be good cause to terminate lease and can I claim damages?

Assuming this is a residential tenancy, such ongoing flooding could provide grounds to terminate your tenancy (without penalty, or liability for...

When an apartment lease ends and there are two people on the lease, how can one person take over?

I agree with Mr. Moss' analysis, and hope you can work something out with your ex via mediation or negotiation. Since you are not the landlord,...