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I have rent my house without written agreement. The renter is now in a police custody for drug dealing charges
How i can vacate the home ? later i find that police search the house and damge the front door.and now renters brother and sister live in the property without my permission. what should i do? how i can collect the damage ? what is my Rights in california state.
2 months ago - 4 answers
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In CA, verbal agreement is valid for up to a year. If the tenant gonna rent for more than a year, then you'll need to sign a written consent with him. Now he's arrested for illegal reason. It's considered a breach of contract and as an owner you have to right to start eviction right away. Esp. his brother and sister moved in to the unit without your written permission, that's unlawful retainer. You should start to evict now don't waste the time or you'll regret and loss more money.
by MM C
2 months ago
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Other Answers
It is hard to be a landlord, you need a backbone. Go knock on the door and tell the squatters to get out, if they pay rent give them some time to get there stuff together, a month or whatever they have paid for. If they don't pay rent threaten them with the police, they are not under contract and you can pretend you have no idea who they are. No contract means that either the renter or the rentee can stop the rental agreement at anytime. Stop being afraid.
by Tisker- 2 months ago
You need to consult legal counsel, which you should ALWAYS have as a landlord.
by rightasrain93- 2 months ago
Honestly, you need to consult with and then hire an attorney to evict the lot of them.
by Trouble- 2 months ago