Can I (tenant) win a Unlawful Detainer case in California if landlord attempted to serve me Complaint Summons only one time?

This would not be a substantive defense to the case. If you succeeded, it would simply require the landlord to have the unlawful detainer papers...

A Landlord has never consummated a Rental Agreement with a 80 year old Tenant. How does the Landlord then evict the Tenant ?

There is no special notice period for elders. The notice period for termination notices is generally governed by Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1,...

Do I have any rights as a leasee

The answer depends in part on whether you are a residential or commercial tenant. In general, unless your lease was signed before the date of...

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Can a landlord collect rent from a tenant he's evicting?

If rent was accepted for a period after the termination date specified in the notice, the landlord may be legally deemed to have waived the notice,...

Will I be able to break my lease or have myself removed from my lease because of an unstable roommate?

I don't believe that the landlord would have the right to remove you from the lease without your co-tenant's consent, since that would interfere...

Is it legal for a landlord to refuse to remove me from the lease with two people including me on it?

There is a procedure under Civil Code Section 1946.7 that allows tenants who are the victims of domestic violence and certain other crimes to...

Tenant no where to be found. How to reclaim damages and rent for 6 months?

As Attorney Smith points out, there is not much point in pursuing an unlawful detainer and a judgment unless you have reason to believe that the...

Am I obligated to keep power on in my name after vacating rental home until landlord finishes preparing for new renters?

It is hard to say for sure without seeing whatever agreement was reached concerning the early termination. However, if nothing in that agreement...

Whats next after the second notice to fix or repair??

I agree with Mr. Moss' sound advice. You could also consider complaining to the relevant city/county agency that regulates residential rental...

As Attorney McManus correctly notes, in the absence of rent control, landlords are free to raise rents on a month-to-month tenant on proper written...