It is unfortunate that you did not save/bank the rent pending clarification of the lease situation. Generally speaking, even if the rental...

Acceptance of rent after serving a notice generally waives a notice. However, waiver is always a question of intent, and there is at least one case...

Can I file a Unlawful Detainer on my son-in-law after serving him with a 3 day pay or quit notice ?

I agree with Mr. Tanner that you should consult a local landlord-tenant attorney. Because they did not both sign your proposed lease, you...

If your tenancy is subject to rent control/eviction control - including under the new statewide law - the landlord can't evict you without good...

I generally agree with Mr. Tanner, but would add that if you want to stay, another option would be to seek an injunction under the legal theories...

I lost my job and and was $370 short on the rent. Can I be evicted?

Unfortunately, the landlord is not required to give you more time, and your financial circumstances would not be a defense if the landlord chooses...

Can a landlord turn off the water because I didn't pay rent. He is responsible for paying the water bill ?

The landlord's actions are illegal and actionable, including under Civil Code Section 789.3. However, co-tenants normally have joint and several...

What is it that i am supposed to do, if i was served with a 3 day notice to perform covenant or quit?

It is hard to say without reading the notice. However, it sounds like the landlord is demanding that you pay a late fee within the specified...

I received two 3 day notices to pay or quit. One is for rent, the other for late fee. Do I have to pay late fee?

A landlord can serve concurrent notices, so long as they are not confusing or contradictory, and you must comply with each (valid) notice before it...

Is this legal and why did i get this notice

I don't know whether the notice is valid or not. However, it is usually safest to timely pay the $ under express written protest, and reserve the...