I generally agree with Mr. Hochberg. Most tenancies of single family homes are exempt from Civil Code Section 1946.2, but only if a timely and...

As my colleague noted, it could be a bluff, to force you out sooner. However, if a UD lawsuit is actually filed and served, you must timely file an...

If the tenant has been there over a year, then you would normally need to give at least 60 days notice, regardless of any TPA exemption - see Civil...

Your oral termination notice was invalid. If the tenancy is subject to an eviction control law (e.g. Civil Code Section 1946.2), the attempted...

Most single family homes are exempt from AB 1482, the state Tenant Protection Act ("TPA"). However, if the landlord failed to give a proper...

From your description, it is possible that the landlord may have violated Civil Code Sections 1940.9 and 1954.206. It is a bit unclear from your...

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Your post is a bit unclear. However, if you entered into some manner of settlement/stipulation for entry of judgment, and you want to try to set it...

You need to work with the court clerk to obtain a date for the prove up hearing. Under applicable rules of court, you would normally provide...

Particularly if the rent check did not specify that it was for August rent, the landlord may well have had the right to apply the payment to the...

I suggest you complain to the local code enforcement agency about the hot water heater, and any other habitability violations. You may well also...