Evict the Tenant ............................................................................ 15
SPECIAL PROPERTY ISSUES ......................................................... 15
THE LANDLORD’S DUTY TO PROVIDE UTILITY SERVICES ................... 15
TOXIC MOLD CONCERNS ..................................................................... 16
PAYING AND COLLECTING RENT .............................................. 17
DUE DATES AND LATE FEES ................................................................ 17
WITHHOLDING RENT ........................................................................... 18
THE LANDLORD’S REMEDIES WHEN A TENANT FAILS TO PAY
RENT ................................................................................................... 18
Notice to Pay ................................................................................ 18
Service of the Complaint ............................................................... 18
Requesting a Continuance ............................................................ 18
Recovery of Attorney Fees and Costs ........................................... 19
Recovery of Unpaid Rent and Damages ....................................... 19
CHANGING THE LEASE .................................................................. 19
NOTICE ................................................................................................ 19
RENT AND FEE INCREASES AND LEASE RENEWALS ............................. 19
SUBLETTING ........................................................................................ 20
EXTENDING THE LEASE ....................................................................... 20
BREAKING THE LEASE ......................................................................... 20
HOLDOVER TENANCIES ....................................................................... 20
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES ................................. 20
MOVING OUT ..................................................................................... 21
NOTICE TO VACATE ............................................................................ 21
MOVE-OUT INSPECTION ...................................................................... 22
RETURN OF THE SECURITY DEPOSIT .................................................... 22
21-Day Return Rule ...................................................................... 22
Wear and Tear vs. Damage and Excessive Filth .......................... 23
Improper Notice May Affect Deposit Return ................................ 23
Tenant’s Remedies for Obtaining Security Deposit ...................... 24
Misrepresenting Necessary Repairs ............................................. 24
EVICTIONS ......................................................................................... 25
RETALIATORY EVICTIONS ................................................................... 25
THE EVICTION PROCESS ...................................................................... 25
Notice of Eviction ......................................................................... 25
Unlawful Detainer Action ............................................................. 27
UNLAWFUL EVICTIONS........................................................................ 27
REMOVAL OF TENANT’S PERSONAL PROPERTY ................................... 28