Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Renter's Rights

My father owns the house in which I have lived for the last 20 years. I have paid rent up until I suffered a work injury in 2005. I was on worker's comp and not on disability. Due to the lack of financial means to pay the rent, my father agreed to 'no rent payment' until I am financially able to pay rent. I told my dad that I would pay him back rent some how. My youngest daughter has lived with me on and off; she is almost 24. I asked her to leave once before because of thievery and other undesirable lifestyle choices. She was evicted from her apartment in February. I told her that she could stay here for only a couple of weeks until she finds another place. She quit her job and refused to get another job while I supported her for five months. My daughter has never contributed to any household expenses. She finally got a job last month but has refused to alter her undesirable behavior. After several warnings, I kicked her out today. She told her grandpa (my father) that I kicked her out. He called and told me she doesn't have to leave and I told him that she is not going to stay with me. He told me to leave. What are my rights? How many days do I have before I need to leave because I will insist to be legally evicted?


Asked on 8/22/08, 3:22 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: Renter's Rights

I cannot take the time to discuss rights, except your father would have to evict you, and that can take anywhere from 3 days to a month.

If I were you, I would either change your approach with your daughter (and father) or move ASAP. You will find it almost impossible to get credit, and especially, no one will ever rent an apartment, or house, to you without a cosigner.

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Answered on 8/22/08, 10:58 am


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