Is a landlord required by law to provide their tenants with their first and last name .?

Since refuses to maintain the property in good repair, a I suggest you call the Health Department in Bakersfield. The issues you mention sound...

What is the penalty for renting out an illegal converted garage in California?

At a minimum, you may be required to reimburse the tenant for rent paid. If a lawsuit is filed and depending on the county in which the property is...

My rental unit has no heat and a huge mouse issue. The landlord is trying to evict me for non payment of rent. He won’t fix any?

Not having a working heater is an outright violation of the law in California. The mouse issue is also a breach of the warranty of habitability. I...

Can my employer require/ask me to be finished by a specified time if my shift has already been specified on a schedule?

I would add that it would be a violation of the law if your employer is not paying you for the additional 15 minutes you’re required to work. If...

Is there a way to negotiate an eviction court settlement?

Are you withholding rent due to the condition of the unit?

Unfortunately for you, landlord-tenant laws do apply in a sub-lessor/lessee arrangement. Moreover, a verbal tenancy/contract can be formed, even...

Hi, I've given my 30 day notice on a month to month rental. Can I pro rate the last month since I'm leaving a week early?

Since you are on a month-to-month tenancy, you cannot prorate unless you negotiate with your landlord and she/he agrees to prorate the rent. You...

The threshold question is whether or not you qualify as an EXEMPT EMPLOYEE. Some of the questions to ask in determining this are: Do your primary...

I suggest you contact the Health Department in your jurisdiction. They will most likely come out to inspect and cite the landlord for the rodents....

What can I do if my landlord went in my mailbox then I got mad about doing so

Under Section 1702 of the U.S. Code, it is unlawful for anyone to tamper with another person's mail. A tenant who believes his landlord is opening...