Under California law, the landlord can charge a reasonable late fee, but ONLY if the lease or rental agreement provides for late fees. Late fees...

If you were not personally served with a deposition subpoena, you are not obligated to attend the deposition to be deposed. As I understand your...

Can I be evicted of I no longer lived at the property and landlords released me from liability?

Yes, you can be named in the unlawful detainer lawsuit if you are on the lease and did not obtain a written release from the landlord. There is a...

Can I get unlawful detainer if I was a victim of rental scam an been compliant to pay rent but landlord refuse to accept .

Yes, you can be evicted through an unlawful detainer lawsuit under such facts.

Relocation Fees

The answer depends upon the reason for termination of the tenancy. When the tenant has a fixed term lease, the landlord cannot just terminate it...

Under what cause of action can I sue tenant for damage to the rental property?

Depending upon your lease or rental agreement, you may have causes of action for breach of contract, private nuisance, and intentional destruction...

Withholding rent ?

I agree with Mr. Driscoll. You should proceed cautiously with withholding rent, since many of the items you mention would not necessarily trigger...

Is this a legit reason to withhold rent?

No, the fence boards would not be a legitimate reason for your tenants to withhold rent.

I am suing former Landlord, Lots of hard evidence. Small Claims or Real Court (California)??

Based upon your description of the dispute, small claims court would be more appropriate. It is faster and more economical. Since the defendant...

You would not be considered a single lodger. You would be considered a tenant. Since you have lived there more than 12 months, the owner must...

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