Whether or not you/your grandmother intended it to be a rental, it became one when rent was requested and accepted. You may well have to pay...

The facts you describe - if proven - would support defenses to the 2nd UD, including on grounds of waiver and estoppel (in addition, to the degree...

If the 2nd unlawful detainer is based on the same notice, facts, etc., and the 1st unlawful detainer is still pending, then you might have grounds...

I suggest you immediately complain to the SF Dept. of Building Inspection, especially if the planned work would be done without permits, and might...

If it is an unpermitted/illegal unit, you would normally not owe rent, and could not be evicted for failing to pay rent. In fact, you may well be...

Whether or not the person is a licensee (unclear), proper notice must be before moving forward with an unlawful detainer. IF the person is just...

Your rights largely depend on whether the tenancy is subject to eviction control and/or rent control (e.g. AB 1482). If not, then the landlord can...

Any rent increase must be in writing, served as per Civil Code Section 827, and must comply with any applicable rent control law. A texted notice...

Most eviction moratoria have expired. However, if the tenancy is subject to an eviction control law (e.g. AB 1482), or the landlord is trying to...

If you don't trust the tenants to comply, one option would be to file an unlawful detainer, and then immediately settle the case by having the...