The previous responses are correct. The illegal unit would be a defense as to the payment of rent, NOT as to possession. James V. Sansone,...

How can I get rid of a roommate that I have asked to leave my condo in west hoolywood and we have no written agreement or lease

However, in the case of a single lodger in a house where there are no other lodgers, the owner can evict the lodger without using formal eviction...

I have a roommate living in my condo who has told me that she doesn't ever have to move out.

If you own and live in the subject condo, then under California law, she is considered a "lodger" rather than a "tenant". However, at least in...

Mr. Chen is correct. You have what is called "legal" possession instead of "actual" possession. James V. Sansone, Esq. Attorney &...

Tenant has two month`s left on lease roommate left tenant pay`s half rent stays full month leaves before exp. of lease dep.?

You have not provided nearly enough information to answer this question. However, the general law is this: California law specifically allows...

I let my daughter-in-law & her boyfriend stay overnight then they were still there 4 days later, put their stuff outside

While the officers may have been correct according to the letter of the law, it is a civil matter. The cops can't really make you give them entry...

Restrictions add time to suspension?

I completely agree with the information Mr. Bezonsky has provided to you and have nothing useful to add. Good luck. James V. Sansone,...

Will 2 DUI's in my past affect applying for Citizenship?

I suggest you meet with a qualified immigration attorney. I defend DUI's, but do not do immigration law. What I know is that the federal...

Can i declare individual bankruptcy without damaging my husbands credit? We have always kept completely separate finances.

Yes you can file without your husband. His credit will not be damaged so long as none his name is not on any of the debts you seek to discharge. ...

Unlawful Detainer

In Sonoma County the case loses its preference once possession is no longer an issue. This means the case gets converted to a regular civil...