Generally speaking, it is possible in California for a tenant to invoke what's called the "repair-and-deduct" remedy, which permits a tenant to fix...

Can I file a lawsuit against former tenant for trespassed, disturbed, violated the privacy of the current tenant and slander?

Possible, but bringing an action for slander is generally not recommended. Defamation of Character is generally disfavored, difficult to prove,...

Do I need to appear in court on a UD when I moved 9 months before the new owner bought the mobile home park?

You could call the attorney representing the Plaintiff and explain that you do not live in the premises, and, as far as you are concerned,...

Can a landlord more add items to be repaired after you both have agreed on deductions during the move-out inspection

I respectfully disagree with the prior poster. Pursuant to California Civil Code section 1950.5, subsection (f), after a pre-moveout inspection, a...

I signed a quit claim...

This happens pretty commonly where one spouse has good credit but another has bad credit. Changing it out so that both parties are on title to the...

What is the law for charging more than the original security deposit?

Within 21 Days of the tenant moving out, a landlord in California must either: a) Send the tenant a full refund of the deposit; or b) Send the...

Service to mailing address

You can enter into a stipulation for the other party to serve you via email. It's a simple form for the parties to sign. I've linked to it below.

My sp. has back to back DUI's felonies from 13 yrs ago. We applied to an apt complex in CA and denied due to this. Legal?

The complete list of protected classes in California is: Race Color National origin Religion Sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and...

60 notice to vacant

Important threshold question: are you within the city limits of The City of San Diego? If you are not, the landlord is likely able to terminate...

I am renting a house in Ca, and I would like to put in a no damage to the house security system. DO I need landlord auth?

If you did do any damage, the landlord's recourse would be to deduct repair costs from your deposit (or, if it exceeded your deposit, try to...