Eviction Rights For Tenants

Summary

In California, landlords must provide at least 60 days notice before eviction. Changing locks or utilities to force a tenant out is illegal. If the property is sold, tenants can stay until the lease ends. For assistance, contact local legal aid organizations or the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. Non-profits may also offer emergency housing support.

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My disabled Senior father and I received an eviction detainer following a lock out of our own paid off manufactured mobile home we were behind on rent space however tried to negotiate and explain my father was soon to receive hud housing assistance yet knowing my father knows no English gave him the court documents and I wasn’t able to receive them until after the 5 day window
Hi ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It's essential to respond to the eviction notice within the given time. Since the window has passed, I would suggest seeking local legal assistance. Could you please let me know your location so I can provide more specific information?
I reached out to legal services only to be turned away many times
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. It seems like you're in a tough situation. To help you more effectively, could you please let me know where you're located? That way, I can provide more specific legal advice.
I was then advised Go to the menu to the tenant assistance center and even with the advice I was turned away because the mobile park Attorneys failed to show not once, but twice after knowing, and I have to get him served and gave me the papers. Now what I do know is, they’re unable to like change the locks to our our own home. They left my father with his two service dogs outside when they saw me. They did not mention to me that they were doing that then log out and then him basically have a panic attack and you know the interfered with his mental health and harassed him. That’s how he felt.
I'm genuinely sorry to hear about your ordeal, ****. It sounds very distressing. To provide accurate legal information tailored to your situation, I need to know your location. Could you please provide that?
Yes, it has been by far a nightmare considering we have been staying in the car and he’s been even thinking negative thoughts and you know just very dark thoughts about jumping jumping bridge is he’s tired and he didn’t wanna deal with things anymore. It’s just so stressful because there’s nothing I can do about it and I cannot get any help anywhere.
I'm really sorry that you're feeling this way, but I'm unable to provide the help that you need. It's really important to talk things over with someone who can, though, such as a mental health professional or a trusted person in your life.
Bakersfield, California
I'm really sorry to hear about your situation, ****. Here are some California laws that may be relevant:
- In California, a landlord must give at least 60 days notice before eviction.
- If the property is sold during the lease, the tenant has the right to stay until the end of the lease, and a new owner must honor the lease.
- It's illegal for landlords to change locks or utilities to force a tenant out.
You may want to contact a local legal aid organization for assistance. For Bakersfield, you can consider Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance.
I have exhausted Trying to reach out to Bakersfield legal services because they will not do that one thing and has basically told me to Contract a private attorney, which is impossible considering we have been going through a hardship and the fact that that that’s income we don’t have not even for a hotel I don’t know what to do
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. You might want to reach out to the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. They can provide information about housing discrimination and landlord-tenant rights. Also, consider contacting local non-profit organizations that assist with emergency housing.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. I understand how challenging this can be. Remember, you have rights as a tenant. Don't hesitate to use the resources available to you including local non-profits and government agencies. They are there to help.