What is a landlords responsibility for safety of tenants and their personal property.

A landlord is only required to take reasonable precautions against known risks. For example, a landlord may be responsible for losses, when the...

I received (part of) my security deposit 32 days after moving. Am I legally entitled to the full amount because it was late?

If the landlord fails to comply with Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord is required to refund your entire deposit. Granberry v. Islay Investments...

In an accident - not my fault , i notified my insurance and was told my policy canceled. What do i do now?

In California , the insurance company has to give you written notice before canceling your policy. Ask your insurance agent to get you a copy of...

Should I give 60 days notice first or 3-day-notice for rent or quit? I plan to let them move out due to late payment issues.

Since the tenant is late, you should give a 3 day notice to quit or pay. Even if the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO)...

Can a Landlord charge you late fees 1 day after rent is due, with no grace period?

California law does not require a grace period for rent. If it is late, the landlord can charge a reasonable late fee, if provided in the lease.

On what grounds can you sue an executive from a company you work for?

You generally cannot sue a supervisor for discrimination. However, you can sue a supervisor for sexual harassment. Each case is very fact...

Terminated because DUI. How is it related to my unemployment benefits ?

You should apply for unemployment. You have very little to lose. The question will be whether the DUI relates to you job, i.e. is driving part of...

What is the proper procedure to evict or remove a squatter ? This person is a family member who does not have a contract or pays

No. You definitely should not shut off the utilities in order to cause a tenant to vacate the premises. Under Civil Code Section 789.3, a...

The landlord is responsible for maintaining the plumbing, especially if the tenant did not have access to the plumbing. Civil Code 1941.1. Thus,...

As a California landlord of only four properties, can I add a bed bug (or general "Pest") rider to my lease agreements?

Under Civil Code 1941.1, the landlord is responsible for ensuring the extermination of vermin. A rider avoiding the landlord's statutory duties is...