I encourage you to hire someone, like Fran Chen, for example, that does landlord side evictions. It always hurts to spend more money when you are...

Can the cops just "throw me out" I have been living in a motel for the past 1 1/2 years. I receive General Relief, that pays my

Seek Legal Aid right away. There are special rules that apply to "lodgers" at a motel as opposed to tenants in a residential setting and these...

Is my lease valid?

Please consult local tenant's rights counsel right away. You are likely living in an illegal dwelling and possibly have the right to claim damages...

What happens to tenant when foreclosed property is sold to another individual before 90 days to vacate is up?

Mr. Chen is correct, your time is not extended automatically. You do, however, have other rights you can assert. Seek local tenant's rights counsel...

I want to answer the follow-up question about how to get it removed. It is a good one. In Los angeles you would have to start with the court clerk...

I took a plea bargain for Voluntary Manslaughter and finished the sentence and then got deported and now I want to tell the trut

If you were removed from the United States, then I would urge you to tread carefully around posting things in this public forum. Coming back...

I was cited for petty theft 490.5 in CA, if I pay the Palmer Riefler settlement, will it affect my criminal case in any way?

Excellent advice here already but I want to emphasize DIVERSION. You should push for a diversionary result where you do not plead guilty and...

Landlord and I orally agreed on weekly payments, during June, while we negotiate the date I will vacate. Am I late w/ June rent

I would send a note, and keep a copy, with each rent check saying you are paying it weekly per your oral agreement with the landlord. That will...

Can my landlord prevent me from removing my property from the house I'm renting, and then charge storage fees?

Wow! Landlords never cease to amaze! There are many law abiding reasonable people renting out units but unfortunately way too many satires like...

Can we be given a 90 Notice to vacate 14 days after asking landlord to fix outlets and electrical issues?

Mr. Chen is on point as usual. The bottom line is that if you have pending notice, you need counsel. Only counsel can assert your rights and get...