How should I precede w/tenants that won't pay rent & have hired attorney to assist them in breaking their lease 6 months early?

While you have raised a number of issues, their failure to pay this month's rent most likely subjects them to a 3 day notice, although you really...

So I live in San Mateo county in California and I've been trying to move into one of my fathers properties that he's renting out

If it is your father's property, your father needs to consult with an attorney to make sure any eviction is done properly. Most San Mateo County...

How long does the process take from the time you get the writ of possession to the time the tenant is escorted from the property

There are a few things missing from your query that make a firm answer difficult, including whether you have an attorney. Assuming you don't, it...

You may fall under the lodger eviction statute - Civil Code Section 1946.5. While it still provides for 30 days notice, the lodger is a trespasser...

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What is cap on rent increase in contra costa county?

Mr. Roach is correct, and I would add that there are no cities in Contra Costa County that have any form of rent control at this time, although the...

What can happen if my house closes and I need a few days to vacate property but buyer will not allow?

It sounds like it is time to be more assertive with your agent and broker, and tell them to do their job, which is to represent your interests in...

Can we be served with a 3-day notice to quit simply because the rent has been paid about 15 days late for several months?

It's probably legal. There's a chance that a judge might - might - find that the landlord has somehow waived the right to be paid the rent within...

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My landlord passed away in November of this year. My spouse and myself have been pushed out of the house and off the property...

You need to speak with and hire an attorney immediately. If the situation is as you describe, you are legitimate tenants and cannot be forced out...

Should I evict this guy as a squatter or should I evict him as a tenant that has not been paying rent? Thanks.

Both of the answers above are correct, and you should consult with a landlord-tenant attorney regarding how to proceed. Your consultation...

You should always apply rent payments to the oldest unpaid amount, and reflect that in your ledger or accounting. This can be a problem where...