How can I evict my girlfriends cousin if she’s renting a room on a month to month on a signed contract ?

If you and your GF co-own the house, and don't have a written tenants in common agreement addressing these issues, you may be out of luck. You...

I agree with Mr. Dorfman's excellent advice, and assume that whichever attorney you consult can also advise about seeking a restraining order under...

Verbal agreement stand,after a written contract has been agreed to change the sublet being allowed,without landlord vetting?

It sounds like there would be a good defense based on principles of waiver and estoppel, especially if there is evidence that the landlord accepted...

How can I, the seller, stay after served a demand to close and buyers retained an attorney?

Unfortunately, the buyers have no legal obligation to lease back, and if you don't proceed with the sale, you can be successfully sued for specific...

Who do I need to sue? My landlord or property manager?

As Mr. Areshenko noted, you should be able to get the owner's address via public records, including from the country recorder/assessor. However, if...

The seller's condition is just following the law - you would take the property subject to existing rental agreements, etc. If you want to evict...

Can my landlord make me move out?

Even if the notice is procedurally valid (including by complying with any applicable eviction control law, possibly including SB 91, and with any...

I am sorry you are experiencing this. Single family homes are not subject to the rent control portions of the SF rent control ordinance, but may...

Security Deposit Law?

The maximum permissible amount for a security deposit is specified in Civil Code Section 1950.5, and is usually equal to two months rent for an...

Can a landlord evict a tenant for having an emotional support animal which another tenant claims is a nuisance but isn’t?

I gather that your tenancy is subject to the RSO, and that you can only be evicted for one of the specified causes. If so, the landlord would have...