What would happen if a landlord doesn't want to keep the tenants after the lease is up?

Once a fixed term lease expires, the landlord can evict the tenants. Generally speaking, the law does not require that the landlord give written...

Yes, a written contract can be valid and enforceable even if the signatures appear on the first page and the terms/conditions are on the second...

Yes, in the absence of a local rent control ordinance, the landlord can increase the rent on a month to month tenancy by giving the tenant written...

The defendant can answer as "DEFENDANT ABC, Erroneously Sued Herein As DEFENDANT XYZ". (Note that it is sued herein, not served herein). ...

No, you cannot chose your judge. California law does allow a litigant one opportunity during the life of the case to file an affidavit of...

Can I get out of a judgment of stipulation ?

Unfortunately, it is highly unlikely. If you signed a Stipulation for Judgment at the courthouse instead of proceeding with the unlawful detainer...

Can tenants use their security deposit as rent?

No. Your position is correct. Under California law, tenants have no right to demand that the deposit be applied towards their last month's rent. ...

Generally speaking, the statute of limitations in California for property damage is three years from the date the damage occurred. (CA Code of...

Sorry, just paying the property taxes alone will not entitle you to claim ownership through adverse possession. For adverse possession in...

Do I have serve the green cover Appelants Opening Brief to the trial court and Attorney of record?

Yes, you need to serve one copy of the AOB on the clerk of the superior court for the trial judge and one copy of the AOB to each opposing party. ...