Am I protected by rent control laws in Los Angeles if im related to the landlord and living in a rent control area?Thank you all

If there are two dwelling units on the property--meaning each unit has its own kitchen and bath--then there probably is LARSO jurisdiction. But a...

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I have an apt and there is no heat a gas leak and mold I only have a p o box for them to there is no lease.

You have a lease--it is an oral lease and it gives you more statutory rights than the boiler-plate written lease a landlord would impose on you....

If the increase in rent is clearly out-of-line and within a year of the last increase, you would sue to force him to cancel his rent increase....

I have to respond to a demand for production of documents. What are some common objections?

In child support litigation, your entire financial life is an open book. You ex is allowed to can seek any information that will help her squeeze...

Can someone take legal action against me for living in an illegal rental unit e en though they have never paid rent?

You have big problems-- whether or not your brother follows up on his threat. Bro is going to remain in the illegal conversion until you take him...

Unlawful detainer. Both parties agreed in court to a move out date. What happens if I agree to allow the defendant more time?

This is really tricky, so the money better be worth the risk. If you accept money without an agreement that you are not starting a new tenancy,...

Each of you can sue in small claims court for up to $10,000. So one of you can sue for the $9000 deposit, which she will probably fight you on. On...

Do I need to tell my tenants I report to the credit bureau?

You obviously haven't been in the landlord business very long. Otherwise, you would realize the business is about making money by providing...

I broke my lease after giving the landlord 3 months to fix a water damaged ceiling issue, that had just been painted over.

It is unlikely that the landlord will sue you for rent lost between your departure and the arrival of the next tenants. But it is a sure thing that...

Replacing old carpets fore wooden floors im in a wheelchair paralyzed

Unless the carpets were already damages when you moved in, the landlord is not going to replace them. Landlords replace carpet every five to ten...