Evicting Tenets that have lived in the home for about 7 years.

[Estefania Concha]

Good afternoon! Looking for advice on a tenant who I sent an eviction notice 60days ago and today I was told he was not moving. He states he spoke to a lawyer and they told him he did not have to evict since the notice did not state a reason for the eviction. Tenant also stated he had mold in the closet which was due to a leak that was fixed back in may and this week we will be addressing the mold. He states I should have provided him with more time since he has lived in the home for 7 years and although he has looked for a home to rent he has not found anything currently. Property is in San Diego, CA. Looking for any advice or similar situations. Just some more back story tenant has made many changes to the property without prior approval and is currently on a month to month since no lease has been renewed for quite a few years. Reason for the eviction is 1. the house is not renting at current rents and 2. Bathroom needs re piping and complete remodel. Tenant has paid rent every month.