I'm not receiving money for a deposit as initially agreed upon - can I keep the keys to an apartment?

As a practical matter, you should return you keys/remote and at least get your deposit back on those items. If you don't return them to the...

I signed a lease on a house yesterday at 3pm and then changed my mind. I call him today at 4:20pm. He said that he was going to

There is no "cooling off" period. If the lease was valid, then your deposit can be applied to unpaid rent. Your landlord has a duty to make...

How do I prove my landlords lying?

It is a bad idea to pay in cash, unless you get receipts. Normally, cancelled checks act as receipts. Do you have any email or other written...

I was emailing and talking to a party about renting a unit. However, eventually we did not rent it to them

Someone can sue anyone for anything. The question is will they win. If you never agreed to rent the unit, they never provided a deposit and they...

According to the Department of Consumer Affairs, The "repair and deduct" remedy allows a tenant to deduct money from the rent, up to the amount...

My landlord is trying to make me pay utilities that are already included in my rent. What do I do?

No. The landlord must require you to pay utilities in the lease otherwise he cannot change the terms until the fixed term (6 month) lease expires...

Can employee cut your pay?

Assuming your employment is at will, yes. Your employer may reduce your pay going forward or prospectively. You must have notice of the change...

If I get a 3 days notice but won't able move out until next month can I get force out?

The landlord still has to file an unlawful detainer. Once it is served, you have five (5) calendar days to answer. If you answer, the matter has...

Is a tenant liable for illegal use if the lease agreement permitted such use.

The landlord cannot permit by contract what the law prohibits.

Can I get additional money from at fault insurance company if my truck was hit in my driveway?

You can seek from the person who hit your truck, diminution in value. However, your insurance company is likely to seek recovery of that money for...