I rent a room from someone who also is renting.i paid my rent and he didnt.Now I have to move. can he shut off utilities?

Under Civil Code Section 789 . 3, you can seek damages of $100.00 per day if your landlord intended to cause you to vacate the premises by cutting...

Can I sue my landlord for my rent money back?

You can sue your landlord in small claims, but the question is how much of a rent rebate will you obtain. You should take pictures and document...

Can a tenant who has been locked out return after they have removed their belongings? the tenant left behind is a relative.

You have a high burden to obtain a restraining order or civil harassment order, typically you need threats of harm. For more information from the...

I was served a 10 days pay rent or quick . I only have the rent amount not the late fee. Can I still be evicted?

Pay the rent with witnesses and/or get a receipt. If the landlord accepts the rent, it voids the notice. Further, a court may not be inclined to...

If you cannot negotiate a resolution that gets the tenant out, the City of Los Angeles can advance the relocation assistance to the tenant on your...

If the default has not yet been entered, you should immediately file an answer. You can go to the courthouse and find out. If the court has...

Both a censure and a reprimand by a private employer are serious disciplinary actions short of termination, there is no significant legal...

My landlord did an illegal lock out ! He violated ccp 789.3 ! I won in small claims he filed an appeal I won but the amt was muc

No. The small claims appeal judgment is final.

Does the tenant have to give notice at the end of their rental agreement?

Unless the termination date is stated in the agreement, the tenant is required to provide 30 days notice. As a practical matter, you should tell...

I want to legally break my lease the safest way possible to insure I get my deposit back.

You should immediately communicate your concerns in writing to your landlord and file a complaint with the Los Angeles Housing Department.

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