Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Re: forced to vacate without notice

I doubt it is BF's fault, or anybody else's fault but your own, that you have no job, money, family, or friends or that you are living in your van. He had every right to throw you out. You can take him to small claims court for the manner in which he dealt with your gear, or any other grievance you may have.

Re: forced to vacate without notice

You and your boyfriend are not married and he owns the house; why would he not be able to cause you to vacate? While it would have been better for him to simply ask you to leave, rather than throwing you out, he is under no obligation to support or provide for you. You are 43 and should be ashamed of yourself for expecting someone else to take care of you--get a job like everyone else does, and then you can get your own place.

Re: forced to vacate without notice

I am appalled at the other attorney responses to this post. Those of you who responded in the manner in which you did should be ashamed. This is a person in need of help. It's easy to kick a person while they are down, but why post anything unless you are going to offer at least some advice?

To the poster. If you established residency at the house, he must provide a minimum of 30 days notice before he "throws you out." Since he did not do this you will need to file what is called a forcible detainer, which basically if the oppositie of an unlawful detainer. A forcibile detainer prevents landlords from just thowing people on the street. You do have legal rights here and the police were correct.

When you file the forcible detainer, make sure that you include the damages to your personal property being thrown out, and any other damages that you have suffered as a result of his violation of California law.