I served tenant 60 day notice on 12/11/18. 01/02/19 he comes and tells me that he ain't gonna have the rent. What should I do

If you know how to validly draft and serve a 3-day notice, it would be fine to do it yourself. Otherwise, consult a local landlord-tenant...

For a 2 bedroom unit how many stalls are required by law?

There is no state law entitling you to parking - whatever rights you have are contained in your rental agreement (unless there is some local...

Tenants Vandalized Home and Bailed out!

As Ms. Straus indicated, it may not be worth suing unless the judgment would be collectable. However, if they have decent jobs, and the asset...

No rent is owed for an illegal unit, and so courts generally agree that a landlord can't evict for non-compliance with a 3-day notice. See North...

Is it legal to charge a late fee on the 3rd for rent that is not due till the 15th? it

Your monthly rent should not vary, regardless of how many days there are in a particular month, and is due by whatever date is specified in the...

Is my landlord allowed to come in whenever just because my specific contract says he is?

The landlord can only enter on proper notice, and only for the limited reasons specified in Civil Code Section 1954. Any lease provision stating...

Do I really need to evict him?

If he pays rent, then he would have to be served with a proper written termination notice (probably under Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1). If he...

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You may have a defense to this eviction, including under Civil Code Section 1942.5, if you are being evicted in retaliation for your complaint, or...

No longer have possession of the property?

If possession is no longer an issue, the case is not dismissed, but should convert to an ordinary civil action - see e.g. Civil Code Section...

Can I file a unlawful detainer if I'm not owner of property but have permission from owner to do so ?

If you obtain a power of attorney from your mother, you may be able to file suit on her behalf, but generally could not testify on her behalf in...