Can a commercial lease to be terminated via e-mail ?

If the lease provides for "written notice," an email should suffice unless you can come up with reason why an email is somehow unfair or confusing.

How long of an extension to move is a landlord required to permit?

If you gave the landlord notice that you were going to move-out or the lease is terminating on a certain date, the landlord does not have to give...

If the landlord's nonjudicial actions somehow prevent the tenant from entering and using the rental unit, there probably is an illegal lockout that...

We rent a house and we want to know what happen to tenants in case a house doesn't pass a code violation inspection?

If the landlord was written up for significant habitability violations and 35 days passes and the corrections have not been made, the tenant has...

In Burbank, is it legal for a landlord to increase your rent, then offer unit at lower rate to younger tenants afterwards?

Something smells fishy, But are you suggesting that the landlord wants younger, hipper tenants? Could enthnicity also have something to do with it?...

Can the land lord deny my check for rent and demand me to move out?

The December 31, 2014 date (Happy New Year!) is the date the landlord filed the unlawful detainer complaint. April 22, 2014 is the Order to Show...

Whether "proof" means providing the landlord a hard copy of your insurance and registration, or just giving a peek, is a question on which...

Can I tow a tenant's viechle which parked in other than assigned spot?

Why is it so important to you that tenant 1 not help out tenant 2. You would have to have a rational reason for the towing before you even consider...

What to do if you cannot get a hold of your landlord/property management of your building in California?

Make a complaint to the Los Angeles Department of Housing about your not being able to contact the manager. LAHD will give you the address of the...

My friend wants me co-sign on commercial lease because he has bad credit. Will the IRS think I own business?

The IRS doesn't care. But don't cosign for your friend unless you're getting something really great in return. I've had to do lots of bankruptcies...