I'm moving out, but my roommate refuse to give it back my deposit. What should I do?

You can write him a letter explaining why are entitled to the deposit. If the roommate refuses to cooperate, you should sue your roommate in...

Can the landlord increase the rent if I only live there for 8 months?

If you are on a month to month lease, the landlord may raise the rent on 30 days notice for a total increase for the year of less than 10%. If the...

My landlord gave me a 30 day notice of intent to sell.

Since you lived there more than 1 year, you are entitled to 60 days notice of intent to terminate the lease. The notice should not be...

Can my employer make me change locations without an reports of disciplinary action?

Assuming you are an at will employee, your employer can take an adverse employment action for any reason or no reason, except a prohibited reason...

I paid my lease one year in advance, my roomate 3 days ago physically assaulted me. I feel unsafe in my home. Can i get out

According to the Department of Consumer Affairs, You may notify your landlord that you or another household member has been a victim of...

What to do about damages?

You should be able to deduct from the deposit damages beyond normal wear and tear as well as cleaning. In addition, you could sue in small claims.

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Can i deduct damages from security deposit for unpermitted unit?

Regardless of the legality of the unit and the ability to collect rent, you should still be able to deduct damage beyond normal wear and tear and...

Is there any official format or template that has to be used when increasing the rent?

No. There is no official format or template. You can use a letter format.

Is it 60 days notice you have to give for a rent increase of 10% or will it have to be 10.01% to fall in the 60% notice?

60 days notice is required for an increase of 10% or more. 30 days notice is required for an increase of less than 10%.

What is my next step?

You have potential claims for sexual harassment and retaliation for reporting illegal conduct. Whether or not you are considered by your employer...