If the tenancy is subject to an eviction control law (such as AB 1482), then you can only evict for one of the authorized reasons, which may not...

You can sue your co-tenant in small claims court or otherwise for failing to pay his share of the utilities. However, co-tenants do not have the...

Many people confuse the notice requirements for an Ellis Act eviction, with the notice requirements for an owner/relative move-in eviction. In...

Cross-complaints and setoff defenses are generally not permitted in unlawful detainers. However, you are free to pursue whatever claims you may...

If all that has happened so far is that the Sheriff has served you with a notice to quit (i.e. you have not already been sued for unlawful...

I generally agree with Mr. Arrasmith. Notices must be in writing and served as per Civil Code Section 827, and must also comply with any applicable...

Yes. The law implies certain obligations on a tenant, even if there is no rental agreement. Your friend should be able to sue for negligence,...

If the roommate is only a subtenant, rather than a co-tenant, then there are various steps you can take to try to terminate the subtenancy. (if the...

Your post is a bit unclear. A 30 day notice is generally used to terminate a tenancy, and so does not give the tenant a right to belatedly cure...

If the landlord did not comply with Civil Code Section 1950.5 within the 21 day deadline, the landlord technically waived any right to deduct $...