The previous tenant left some property in a house we have rented. Who does it belong to?

Natasha is absolutely right. It's the landlord's responsibility to assure that any property left behind is properly dealt with. It belongs to the...

My boyfriend gave in his written 30 day notice. The apartments went threw with an eviction. This was not court ordered.

If the apartment which through an eviction, then is was court ordered. If it was not court ordered, then the apartment did not go through an...

Tenant in foreclosure: Am I bona fide tenant? Original lease from January 2010 through feb 2012, paying 1900/ month.

Other factors that have to be considered in making that determination is whether or not you are related to the previous owner. The lease is being...

My mom has a one year lease where she is living but just received a 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit. What does she need to do?

Withholding rent based upon a personal loan is not permitted, nor proper. There is no response to file for a three day notice to pay rent or quit,...

What is the possibility to appeal on eviction?

As a general rule, an appeal will not stop the eviction process. Not sure what proving your innocence has to do with an eviction, but I'm assuming...

What legal remedy is available when a Comm., abuses his discretion in dismissing a sm.claim damage "mold-case" w/hearsay by Def.

In California small claims cases, the use of hearsay evidence is permitted as the formal rules of evidence are suspended. (this is because...

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Summary judgment and judicial notice question about attaching the noticed documents to a declaration but not to the jud. notice

The other issue to keep in mind in an unlawful detainer forum is that you have FIVE (5) days to file your responsive pleading. While a motion for...

With 2 days accually .do they take that it from the top. Then cut the rest of the time in half. And I do that time by 50%. INH

This is in the wrong forum. Time served and good behavior credits are taken into account prior to sentencing, and the value placed on good...

What legal delay tactics can tenants use to buy time when the landlord withheld foreclosure process already in process?

As of 7.2012 you no longer owe rent to the former owner. As to time, you are entitled to a ninety (90) day notice. If you have a valid lease...

Under what circumstances can a landlord enter a unit without permission from the tenant?

The reader's digest version of your answer is no. This is a common problem without an adequate solution. Civil Code section 1954 does permit entry...