The plantiff did not show for a trial setting conference and judge dismissed the case for civil case of an unlawful detainer

Unless the dismissal was with prejudice, you would normally still owe any unpaid rent, but would not be responsible for whatever legal...

Roommate cheated on rent. I was on 3 month vacartion.Took money from me despite leaving the apartment .

You should have a civil claim for fraud, breach of contract, etc., which you could pursue in small claims court. You could also make a police...

Is it legal to kick someone out if they did not pay rent after 10 days?

If you want to evict for non-payment of rent, you first need to serve a pay or quit notice under Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161. You...

Eviction for not paying late fee asap?

Late fees are generally unenforceable in residential tenancies. Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 7. In addition, if you failed to...

Can we evict a tenant who has her adult daughter living with them but who has never been on the lease?

You should promptly speak to a local landlord-tenant attorney. You may have accepted the daughter as a co-tenant by accepting rent, especially if...

What am my options. A collections agency is threatening to ruin my credit over a disputed debt.

I suggest you consult a lawyer who specializes in representing consumers in debt collection disputes, including to evaluate possible claims under...

How do I get get my girlfriend to move out legally?

It is unclear from the posted facts whether she would legally be considered a tenant or a guest/licensee. In either case, if you give proper...

This is permissible on proper notice-see Civil Code Section 1954.

Building maintenance entering my apartment without my consent?

If proper notice is given under Civil Code Section 1954, the landlord has the right to enter to perform necessary or agreed upon repairs, whether...

Unless there is something very unusual in your lease, the landlord would have no right to terminate if one co-tenant moves out, and the remaining...