It depends on various factors. First, if the lease is expires naturally (as opposed to being terminated for a failure to pay rent or a failure to...

Can landlord do an inspection whenever they feel like by putting a letter on my door every month.

I agree with my colleague. However, I would also add that the attached statute provides that even if proper notice is given, the right of access...

I want to know my rights to get out of lease. Home has been infested with bats and rats for the last month

I agree with my colleagues--but I would add that if you're in a written lease--as opposed to a month to month lease that can be terminated with 15...

Landlord wanwants to do improvements while I'm living there.

It depends. First, I would check the lease, if you entered into one. If the landlord reserved the right to do such projects in a written lease,...

Landlord obligations

A landlord has a duty to fix the premises (the exception is when you’re leasing a single family home AND the landlord has passed this duty on to...

My rent is due on the first and I have until the 5th to pay can my landlord serve me a three day notice on the 2nd day of month

I have seen courts decide both ways on this issue. Historically, here in Orange County, my experience has been that courts have agreed with you. ...

I agree with Jonathan. However, I would add that I would object to late fees being deducted out of the security deposit within 15 days from...

What do I do with my landlord if she doesn't want to fix anything that´s broke?

There is legal advice and then there's practical advice. My colleagues have addressed the legalities. Therefore, I will address the...

Am I obligated to pay higher rental rate?

I would argue no. I would put the landlord on notice that a tenant is breaking the no-smoking rule. However, I would put this in writing--and I...

I found a room to rent in an apartment. He wants money to hold it until the other guy moves out.

I would find an escrow agent who is a professional to hold the deposit for the protection of both parties--like an attorney or real estate broker. ...