Most courts agree that no rent is owed for an illegal unit, and that the landlord therefore can't evict for non-payment of rent. See e.g. North 7th...

The eviction moratoriums have some exceptions for health and safety issues, so you may be able to evict on that basis. Additional options would...

My tenants had to evacuate My rental house in santa cruz mountains for two weeks, due to CZU fire. ?

I'm not aware of any law which suspends rental obligations because of an evacuation - you didn't cause the fire, and the rental premises was not...

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I would assume that any claim for the security deposit would belong to the estate of the deceased tenant. Has one been opened?

The former tenant is not responsible for ordinary wear and tear, dishwasher issues which are not her fault, etc. She would be responsible for...

Breaking a lease

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. The best way to finally cut ties would be to negotiate a settlement agreement. If you don't have legal...

The amount of the security deposit is limited by Civil Code Section 1950.5. If you had already both signed a fixed-term lease, the landlord...

Can my new landlord double my rent if I dont move ?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. You may well have rights and protections under Civil Code Sections 789.3 and 1942.5, among other laws. Any...

Tenants are deducting from rent

If you did not respond promptly to the complaint, they may have the right to "repair and deduct" under Civil Code Section 1942. If the repair...

What should I do?

I am re-posting this under family law. However, if you are on tile, and community property funds have been used to make mortgage payments, etc., it...