I agree with Mr. Kane's always-excellent advice, but would add that even if there was a binding contract (which seems doubtful, based on your...

There is no standard form. You would normally need to draft, file, and serve an application for order shortening time to file a noticed motion for...

Yes. You should have claims for conversion, quiet enjoyment, nuisance, violations of Civil Code Section 789.3, etc.

It is possible that you would find someone who would be willing to take this case on a contingency fee basis, but I suspect that is pretty...

The landlord has a legal obligation to take appropriate corrective steps if one tenant is engaging in nuisance activities or otherwise violating...

You can sue in small claims court or (if the damages justify it) in regular superior court. However, you would have the burden of proof, including...

First, if the persons staying with you were guests, rather than paying subtenants, then their presence probably would not have violated the no...

Since you were hired as a live-in caregiver, it may be that you would be considered a licensee, rather than a tenant. If so, then your right to...

Regardless of whether the allegations in the unlawful detainer complaint are true, you need to file a timely response with the court (e.g. a...

This post is a bit confusing, because co-tenants have no right to evict other co-tenants. The scope of the landlord's rights would largely...