Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

I own (through my business) a free and clear three bedroom, 2 ba., (and small office) home in Ca. I originally lived in the home but moved out and rented it to my father--still using the office for daily business. Recently he passed away. A female guest/ friend has been living with him for apx. 7 mos. --having no financial or legal

obligations whatsoever ( Dad paid for everything) I am planning to move back into the house and allow the guest to stay. The guest doesn't want me to move in. What are my rights?


Asked on 9/05/14, 11:08 am

4 Answers from Attorneys
Armen Tashjian Law Offices of Armen M. Tashjian

Evict her.

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Answered on 9/05/14, 12:45 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Your question is about landlord-tenant law, not general civil litigation. Please re-post it under that category. More lawyers with the relevant expertise will see it there, and future users with similar questions will be more likely to find it.

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Answered on 9/05/14, 4:30 pm
Charles Perry Law Offices of Charles R. Perry

If the woman was truly a guest, you have the right to evict her. The only possible problem I can think of is if she says your father promised her that she could stay after he passed away -- but that type of claim is in most cases very difficult to prove without a writing to that effect.

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Answered on 9/06/14, 1:39 am
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

Give her a thirty (30) day notice to terminate her as a tenant at will. If she does not move by the end of 30 days, file an unlawful detainer lawsuit against her.

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Answered on 9/08/14, 7:03 am


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