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Eviction Questions & Answers: General Information

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Evictions Questions & Answers: General Information

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Ending a tenancy
Special situations
Solving the problem out of court
Avoiding problems
Other landlord tenant issues
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Ending a tenancy
Can a landlord evict a tenant?
How does a landlord evict a tenant?
What is an unlawful detainer?
Can a landlord evict a tenant without filing an unlawful detainer?
What if there is no written lease or rental agreement?
How can I find out if a unit is rent-controlled?
What cases are not suited to unlawful detainers?
How long does the unlawful detainer process take?
How many days does the tenant have to move out before the eviction?
Do the landlord and tenant need a lawyer?
Can a tenant sue a landlord for trying to evict him/her?

Special situations
What if the tenant works for the landlord?
What if the tenant lives in a residential hotel?
What if the tenant lives in a mobile home or R.V. Park?
What if the tenant lives in a tax credit unit?
What if there is a foreclosure on the rental unit?

Solving the problem out of court
Is there a way to solve this disagreement outside of court?
How do we try to work it out on our own?
What if we need help to work things out?
Where do I find a mediator?
What if the landlord and tenant reach an agreement?
What should be in the agreement?
What if the landlord and tenant can not agree?

Avoiding problems
How can landlords and tenants avoid problems?
What responsibilities do landlords have?
What responsibilities do tenants have?

Other landlord tenant issues
What about security deposits?

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