If a final judgement is against the tenant, how long does s/he have before being required to vacate the property?

If you get your judgment, you would need to prepare and file your writ of possession and then take that to the sheriff's office and pay them to...

Can a landlord give a tenant a 60 day notice to move or quit without cause or Unlawful detainer?

Typically the answer would be no. Assuming the rental property is located in Los Angeles, the property would usually be subject to the city rent...

No, not if you are in the middle of your lease and the lease does not currently require you to carry renter's insurance. The landlord will have to...

Sacramento does not have a rent control ordinance. Therefore, theoretically there is no limit to the amount the landlord can increase your rent. ...

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As new home owners, can we evict an existing unofficial tenant that is refusing to leave for home sellers?

Ideally, it would be smoother if the seller evicts the tenant before you move in. That way if the tenant damages the property before moving out,...

Landlord/tennant issue regarding definition of normal wear and tear

The basic rules regarding security deposits are found at Civil Code 1950.5. Section 1950.5(e) states: "The landlord may not assert a claim...

What exactly needs to be provided to the tenant related to security deposit?

The basic rule for security deposits is found at Civil Code 1950.5(g). Within 21 days from the time that the tenant leaves, you must furnish the...

After 11 years of living at our apartment, we were also mangers on site. The building sold and we were told they no longer need

When you became an onsite manager, the owner probably had you sign an on site management agreement detailing the terms of your services. You...

Can a landlord increase rent for months I already paid?

In order to increase the rent or change the terms of the tenancy, the landlord typically must give at least 30 days written notice for a month to...

I lost an unlawful detainer case based on a 3-day-notice that was "served" solely via email (and the landlord admitted this).

The issues that you are raising here such as not filing a copy of the notice with the rent board and improper service should have been addressed...