Landlord respnsibility for rats, ca law

I'm sorry your father is experiencing this. Has anyone reported the trash and rat problem to the city? In most cities, the relevant agency will...

Landlords generally are allowed to exclude pets, but normally must allow legitimate service or therapy animals (e.g. if a mental health...

Does a three 3 day notice have to be reissued?

If the check was no good (for whatever reason), then your mother did not comply with the three-day notice. There could be possible defenses...

How do i go about getting the mangers at my apartments to help kill the roaches ?

You can complain to the appropriate city/county agency. In most areas, they come out pretty promptly, and will cite the landlord for health or...

Can i have my employee serve the Unlawful detainer to my tenants? or does it have to be a professional server?

Code of Civil Procedure Section 414.10 says that the person serving the process must be at least 18, and not a party to the action. There is...

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If your tenancy is subject to rent control/eviction control, then I suspect one bad check would not be sufficient cause to terminate your...

Can I filed a demurrer to Tenant's answer in Unlawful Detainer case?

There is a relatively short deadline for demurring to an answer, and filing a demurrer is seldom a good use of resources. The money would...

How do I break lease in California for safety and security?

Under Civil Code Section 1927, your rental agreement includes an implied covenant of quiet enjoyment, which (among other things) requires a...

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Can my landlord charge me legal fees for a pay or quit paper without going to court

If there is an obligation under the lease to reimburse the landlord for legal fees, that would normally not be considered "rent." However, if you...

Where can I find a sample of a"notice terminating tenancy to be served to tenants, as required by California State Law"

Ellis Act evictions are somewhat complicated, and if you mess it up (which is very easy to do), you'll have to start all over again. The...