What letters can be sent to a tenant following a Notice of Belief of Abandonment?

If you believe the tenant has abandonned the leased premises, you are required to give notice in compliance with Civil Code Sec. 1951.3. The...

Unlawful detainer: What should i do if my tenants move out before answering the court?

If the tenant moves out before answering the Unlawful Detainer action, the lawsuit should be dismissed without prejudice. The UD action addresses...

I was served 3 day "pay or quit" papers late Friday night. The landlord is saying that the three days are Sat, Sun, and Monday.

With a three day notice, you start counting the following day (the day you were served is day "0"). You should pay the rent by the close of...

Per Code 1954 , can an owner post on my door and just show up 24 hrs later without permission from the Tenant

Civil Code Section 1954 allows the Landlord to post a notice on your door giving 24 hours notice of the intent to enter. The Notice must state the...

The Notice and Entry requirements of Civil Code Section 1954 are not waivable. Any lease amendment purporting to alter its requirements may not be...

How do I get my deposit back for a rental home that I have not occupied?

It is not clear if the Landlord had already accepted you as a tenant when you sent in the deposit. You cannot "secure the home and take it off the...

Does at-will gov employees have any rights? Is it retaliation if HR did not allow complaints?

At will employeess are protected from unlawful adverse employment actions, including those involved in hiring, work assignment, disciplinary...

No. This is restricted to Limited Jurisdiction cases.