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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: I'm on a month-to-month joint lease and need to find out how I can evict a roommate that has not paid rent in 3 months.

I've already filed for small claims, but the courts are currently closed. I need to know what I can do to protect myself financially and what I can do to get the current roommate to leave as I am still obligated by contract to cover their part of the rent.

Donald M Barker
Donald M Barker
answered on Apr 7, 2020

You are in a sticking situation. If you both are on the lease as co-tenants, only the Landlord can evict non-paying renter. PLUS: Depending on city/county you're rental is located, there are newly-placed holds on all eviction proceedings, for at least 60 to 90 days, due to Corona V.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Business Law, Civil Rights and Health Care Law for California on
Q: My company does not comply with the State of California's "Stay at Home" order and is not within the critical businesses

While many of my company's employees have began working from home, a few departments are being required to go into the facility to continue work.

The company is not within any of the critical business sectors outlined within... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Mar 21, 2020

First, you should comply with the state Stay at Home order as best you can. If you have a critical position within the company, you should discuss the issue with your immediate management or someone in Human Resources, if there is one in your company. Generally, use good common sense for yourself... View More

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