I have a roommate that won't leave how do I evict him

It is hard to say based on the limited information in your post, but you would presumably either use the procedure laid out in Civil Code Section...

How do I terminate my lease if I haven't occupied the space yet?

I'm sorry your scholarship, etc. fell through, and hope that you can resume your education soon. Unfortunately, there is no "cooling off period"...

If I had to start a new Unlawful Detainer on the same tenant, do I have to close the old Unlawful Detainer?

If (as your post seems to say) the first UD went to judgment, it is not clear that you can "close it." If it did not go to judgment, then...

I evicted my 38 yo. She moved out, but now is trying to come back in. I cancelled before it went to court, what are my rights?

If you never obtained a judgment evicting her, and have since allowed her to move back in, you'll have to start all over again-especially if you...

Should I include punitive damages in the SC-100 form

You should make the request on the form, and should differentiate between the compensatory and punitive damages. If you don't ask for what you...

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How to stop a stipulation signed to move

If you signed a binding agreement to move, and there was no fraud, illegal coercion, etc., then your chances of getting the agreement set aside may...

Can I change the locks and leave a "return for items" note on my door if sub tenant is not out on the date given on notice?

If you locked a tenant/subtenant out, you could be sued under a number of laws, including Civil Code Sections 789.3 and 1940.2. I believe it may...

If the law passes in Nov. that there will be Rent control in San Mateo, CA, does that mean that all apartments has to comply?

Many rent control ordinances have exemptions for certain properties, and certain state laws, including the Costa-Hawkins law, exempts some...

How to evict handicapped sec 8 tenant who i already gave one reasonable accommodation for 3 months after service 90 days notice.

A bona fide owner move-in should allow you to evict the Section 8 tenant, and it would appear that you have already done more than you needed to do...

What are my rights as a tenant living in an illegal apartment?

In many cities, a landlord has to obtain permits in advance and pay relocation benefits in order to evict a tenant from an illegal unit. The...