Can you evict someone who lives in the home (not on lease) verbally?

A written lease is not required to create a tenancy. In order to evict a tenant, a landlord must give proper notice. In some cases, a landlord...

3_day notice to pay or quit, is it defective if verbage has both money owed and the owner elects to forfeit rental agreement?

In California, a 3-day notice to pay or quit must be in writing, and contain the following information: (1) The full name of the tenant(s); (2)...

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What is the statue of limitations in my area?

This is not really landlord tenant, but rather both a criminal matter as well as civil conversion. Pressing charges only allows the police to...

If a tenant stays beyond the agreed upon vacate date, do we have to provide amenities while we file to evict.

As with all things that relates to residential leases, a landlord or tenant should look to the terms of the lease agreement to determine what...

24 Hour Fitness building in need of desperate painting and maintenance. How do I get city of RSM to move on this deterioration?

Unless you are a tenant, this is not a landlord tenant issue. In most cities or counties, there are laws and procedures during with properties...

Is the Landlord required to respond to previous Tenant's texts while engaged in dispute over Security Deposit refund?

A landlord is not required to do more than respond within 14 days. That being said, if the tenant's questions are the same, it would be best to...

As you know, landlords have the right to deduct reasonably necessary expenses against the security deposit for: (1) Unpaid rent; (2) Cleaning...

Can a Landlord charge against the Security Deposit for work performed by Landlord after Tenant vacates?

In California, a landlord must return the security deposit or a portion less with an itemized statement within 21 days after the tenant vacates. An...

Do tenants have any right if they get 30 days notice instead of 60 days notice which was on their lease ?

This is a situation that involves an ordinance and order by the City of Los Angeles. You, as a group or individually, need to find an attorney...

Am I able to live in one duplex unit and rent the other duplex unit at a loss to lower tax liability from other income?

This is a tax issue, and I have changed the practice area accordingly. However, please note that some tax attorneys in California are hesitant...