I agree with Mr. Dorfman, but would add that if it proves necessary to sue to quit title, the process could easily take at least a few months,...

I suggest you start by complaining to the local code enforcement agency. If the agency cites the landlord, that should strengthen your legal...

This part of the site is only for answering general questions. If the landlord is trying to evict you by force, violence, locking you out, or...

Since you are apparently a residential tenant in San Francisco, you should be able to get a free defense form the City - probably from the Eviction...

If you are no longer in possession, have turned in your keys, etc., you need to notify both the court and the landlord's attorney. This should...

Your post does not indicate how the GF ended up on the deed - did the uncle transfer his ownership to her? Also, unless the deed/ownership was set...

You can check with the city, but I don't believe that the city has a local rent control ordinance. You should therefore first determine whether...

You can only lawfully serve a Civil Code Section 1951.3 notice if the tenant is BOTH behind in rent, AND you reasonably believe that the tenant has...

Commercial tenants generally can't withhold rent for any reason, and have to pursue their claims by suing the landlord. You also need to review the...

Non-consensual entries into exclusive occupancy areas can only lawfully be done by giving proper notice under Civil Code Section 1954, must be...