What happens when an individual passes away and no one is able to find the original last will & testament?…
Before a court can probate a will, it must determine that the will is valid and authentic. Although each state…
Landlords of non-exempt property seeking to evict a tenant need to show “just cause” for the eviction when (1) all…
What Is Relocation Assistance? Relocation assistance is compensation landlords must pay to tenants when they are displaced from their units…
The Section 8 Voucher Program is a tenant-oriented rental assistance program offering subsidized housing for low-income tenants. The main advantage…
You have successfully evicted a recalcitrant tenant. Can you now hold the tenant responsible for attorneys’ fees incurred in prosecuting…
The Laws Governing Security Deposits Security deposits are sums of money a landlord requires at the beginning of a rental…
When spouses are divorcing, they usually go through a process of dividing property and debt acquired during the marriage. Retirement…
The process of terminating any California tenancy starts with delivery of the initial notice to vacate the premises. The first…
A forcible detainer occurs if a person unlawfully holds possession of any real property through violence or threats, or unlawfully…