Can I renew my lease agreement on a year to year basis.? or any other term?

Longer terms are usually preferred, however, there is no minimum, and a 1 or 2 year extension would not be unusual.

What time will the sheriff department evict me if it says 5am ?

Sometime between 5am and 7pm. The sheriff's department will Never provide the exact time they will arrive to avoid a confrontation with the tenant.

What should I do if the locks were changed, without notice, where I live?

This is classic self help. Property can never be tossed to the curb and cannot be moved off site without a judgment. Locks cannot be changed to...

How can stop self storage high rent rate increases monthly in San Jose, Ca?

Other than voting with your feet, there isn't much that can be done to stop rental increases for a storage unit from a landlord tenant perspective.

Lawsuits are available. Breach of a written contract is 4 years. Injury to property is 3 years. Breach of an oral agreement is 2 years.

Can I file a relief of forfiture? Residency park eviction I just got unlawful detainer in mail

Relief from forfeiture is available when the forfeiture was corrected, just not within the period of time provided for by the notice. So for...

How can I get information on the new law Assembly bill 1482?

Civil code section 1942.17 is the rent control law. Keep in mind certain types of properties are exempt like single family dwellings or a duplex...

What cause of action do I have against the master tenant who embezzled my rent payments] without paying the landlord?

You are correct in understanding that the lawsuit would be against the master tenant. Possession is what the landlord seeks and so you might be...

Can i sue my storage place for negligence for not having proper survaliance cameras around the building.

The ability to sue is there. You'll want to have an attorney review your rental contract first. Unless they undertook the responsibility to provide...

What are my options?

Complaints about the application process should be directed to the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing.