How much notice does a landlord need to give a tenate to vacate the house

A landlord who wants to terminate a month-to-month tenancy can do so by properly serving a written 30-day or 60-day notice (if the tenancy is over...

No. There is no such thing a debtor's prison. Breach of contract relating to an auto loan is a civil matter, and is resolved through the civil...

I am a tenant, (apt overhead flooded)I'm below apt -owners offered no assistance in cleanup-can I insist on reimbursement/damage

It depends upon who is liable for the water flooding. Was it something within the landlord's control? Or did the upstairs tenant's negligence...

My landlord won't put in screens for our deck. Isn't he obligated to?

No. Unless there is a lease agreement which specifically requires the landlord to put in screens, there is nothing under California law which...

Can someone please translate this to me in english? Does this mean I have to pay the plaintiff's lawyer fees & court costs?

Where and when did you receive this document? This appears to be a proposed stipulation for entry of judgment. You do not have to sign it if you...

As the tenant, you can certainly ask the landlord for a promissory note. As a practical matter, however, the landlord's promissory note probably...

How do I file a small claims lawsuit against someone who lives in another state?

It depends upon the basis for your claim. Take a look at Question 5 on page 3 of the plaintiff's claim form to see if there is a basis for you to...

I heard if a tenant was unemployed and stopped his rental payment, the landlord can not evict him until 6 months later?

This is not true. The exception is if the tenant files for bankruptcy, in which case the landlord will have to obtain relief from the automatic...

I heard if a tenant was unemployed and stopped his rental payment, the landlord can not evict him until 6 months later?

This is not true. The exception is if the tenant files for bankruptcy, in which case the landlord will have to obtain relief from the automatic...

I am not responsible for late fees because management company lost my cheque?

You should not be charged nor be responsible for payment of late fees. Civil Code §1366(e) provides that regular and special assessments are...