Landlords may not directly or indirectly interrupt or terminate utilities. Civil Code 789.3 provides for statutory penalties, actual damages, and...

I am renting a vacation home for a weekend- can they take the security deposit if we have extra people stay with us?

Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord may only make deductions from your security deposit for unpaid rent, cleaning and damages beyond normal wear...

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Eviction of Trespassers

A normal eviction for cause should to 6 weeks to 2 months. Since you consider the tenants belligerent, you should consider retaining an...

How do I prove that defendant lied?

You will need the sworn testimony of witnesses and/or documents confirming your version of the facts. The legal requirements for proving wrongful...

What are the odds for winning my unemployment benefits denial decision ?

I am not aware of any publicly available statistics on the success of appeals. Nevertheless, you should strongly consider proceeding with the...

Can you sue a Surgeon for making a surgical error if your health plan contract calls for Arbitration?

Whether you agree to arbitrate, you can pursue a medical malpractice claim. Arbitration is dispute resolution in a private forum, instead of court...

Can a notice of new property management supersede all leasing terms previously served upon me.

This appears to be the third or fourth time a form of this questi

If my landlord changes property managers can they tell me to remove my cat? Lease says no animals but I had written/oral aggrmnt

If you can prove that the landlord gave you written consent or the landlord knew about the cat and took no action, then you have a possible defense...

My landlord has appointed a new property management company and I am under rent control, does this change my rent control status

The change in management companies does not affect your r

I am in an LA rent controlled home on a month to month lease. How much can my rent be legally raised annually or monthly?

If the City of Los Angeles Rent Stablization Ordinace applies, the maximum allowable rent increase for 2013-2014 is 3%.