You need to timely file an appropriator response (e.g. Judicial Council form answer for unlawful detainers) to the unlawful detainer with the...

Late fees are generally illegal in residential tenancies. Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 7, 12. However, if you were actually...

You became a landlord by demanding and accepting rent. It sounds like you basically have an oral month-to-month tenancy, which you can probably...

If the rent was never actually paid, then you would still owe it, and should have the funds (accrued, due to the lack of payments) available to pay...

That depends on the terms of the settlement you signed. For example, many such settlements contain a release. In the absence of some manner of...

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Unless there is something unusual in your agreement, you would not be obligated to extend, and could serve a notice to perform, etc., and pursue...

Judges generally don't consider evidence when ruling on a demurrer - they just examine the legal adequacy of the complaint and any exhibits. If...

If they are truly squatters/trespassers, you could try calling the police. If they had/have any kind of tenancy, then your notice would probably...

Based on the facts you outlined, you probably don't need to serve a Ciivl Code Section 1951.3 notice. Unfortunately, you still will have to go...

Even if a contract hasn't been signed, acceptance can be established by proof of conduct (see e.g. Civil Code Section 1589; 14 CAL.JUR.3d Contracts...