Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
Squatter's Rights in an apartment unit
In a small apartment complex, 20
units, there are squatters in one of
the units who have apparently been
there some time. They have no
lease, but get their mail, utilities and
all else in their names....for the
majority of the time they've been
there, about 18 months, they pay
rent, always in cash....what are my
problems in getting them out?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Squatter's Rights in an apartment unit
It depends whether you're a manager or another tenant. If a tenant, you have no rights unless they're creating a nuisance that impacts your quality of life.
If you're the manager, follow the appropriate legal steps to evict them. Get a lawyer to handle it for you and save a lot of grief.
Re: Squatter's Rights in an apartment unit
Mr. Cohen's answer is thorough, and as Mr. Shers points out, they are probably not squatters.
What is your interest in this?
Re: Squatter's Rights in an apartment unit
Look at the question three above you. The same applies.
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