I'm sorry for your loss. Any power of attorney would have terminated when your mother died. The tenancy would also normally terminate because of...

Can I break the lease earlier?

It sounds like you may have had good grounds to rescind the first lease under Civil Code Section 1689 for fraud. However, you did not do so, and...

Your co-owner's refusal to contribute to the mortgage, etc. would not defeat the partition claim, or excuse you from accounting for the rental...

I don't believe that the landlord can lawfully require you to have the insurance. However, you may still want to get a quote from an insurer....

Why did my landlord return my rent?...

Accepting rent might waive the right to evict you for the (alleged) violations. The delay in filing/serving the unlawful detainer could be for...

Can i be evicted and if so, how long do i have?

My condolences on your loss. Even if your name was not on the deed, if you contributed towards the purchase, or had some agreement with your...

Civil Code Section 1946 allows a month-to-month tenant to terminate on 30 days notice, and a lease provision seeking to alter that right might well...

Your rights would largely depend on whether your tenancy is subject to an eviction control law, such as AB 1482. Try to get help from a local...

Can my boyfriend kick me out of our home?

I agree with Ms. Straus, but would add that you may have a good argument that you are a beneficial owner, and that your share is being held in...

What can I do to make my Neigbor stop banging the ceiling through out the night?

Such nuisance activities would probably be actionable as both a violation of the CC & Rs, and general California law (see e.g. Civil Code Section...