Can I have a tenant move out early?

Your rule concerning the forfeiture of the deposit is probably invalid (including under Civil Code Section 1953) - the measure of damages for...

What are my legal rights if any?

Depending on the language of the lease, you may have claims against the landlord, since some leases provide that they automatically continue on a...

Can I break my lease due to hardship and pest and maintenance issues?

Financial hardship would not give you grounds to break the lease, unless you declare bankruptcy. However, the problems with the rodents, plumbing,...

Landlord did not comply with stipulated agreement to return my rent deposit

Yes. depending on how the stipulation was set up, you might either bring a motion to enforce the settlement under Code of Civil procedure Section...

After serving 30-day Notice, tenant informed me she is terminally ill. Am I obligated to continue with her tenancy?

Terminal illness is generally not a defense to termination of a month-to-month tenancy. Under some circumstances, the law imposes a duty to...

It sn't clear from your post whether your grandmother created any manner of valid trust, et. before she passed. Your father can consult a local...

Is it possible for me to issue an OMI eviction to a family member?

There is no exemption for tenants who are also relatives. The general requirements for owner or relative move-in evictions are laid out on the...

If it is subject to rent control, you can only evict for one of the specified good causes, and I believe you must pay relocation benefits for...

Will prevailing party in a CA eviction proceeding be responsible for attorney's fees if there is no lease?

Even if there was originally some valid provision in a rental agreement which prohibited pets, it would almost certainly have been waived by...

Can I get my belongings?

The landlord would normally need to go through proper disposal procedures, including under Civil Code Section 1980 and following. I suggest you...