I hired someone to furnish my home and I fear I have been marked up on prices and getting ripped off.

Your contract should set forth the duties and responsibility of the designer, since there is painting there may be an argument that the designer is...

Hello, I have lived at an apartment for a year on a year lease which ends Oct 20. All my payments have been on time

Unless you can prove that the landlord agreed to let you out of the lease early, you will be responsible for paying the rent through October 20,...

I moved into a 1 bdrm apt & I signed a one year lease. I just found out the city believes my apt is a studio. Is my lease void?

You should contact the local Department of Building And Safety to learn whether there is a serious code violation regarding the exits. If so, the...

Should I contact the health department??

I agree with my colleague's answer regarding the repair and deduct remedy. For an excellent guide from the Department of Consumer Affairs go...

If my ex lived with me for 4 months and when i kicked him out he left things here can i trash them after 3 months?

If you just trash the property without attempting to provide any notice to the former tenant, you are exposing yourself to liability. For an...

Is there a difference between Adandonment and Breaking a Lease?

Yes. Your landlord is entitled to seek all unpaid rent under the lease from you. However, the landlord must make reasonable efforts to mitigate...

Rent deduction to conduct a company myself to fix it, after 30 days waiting period?

You should be able to use the repair and deduct remedy. You should also document your request in writing, including what documenting your requests...

Can I deduct the total cost to repair the damages to a brand new hardwood floor from security deposit after 12 months lease?

Yes. You are probably are entitled to deduct the cost of repair the damage to your hardwood, since it sounds damage beyond normal wear and...

If the corporation's status is forfeited, it cannot defend itself in court. However, you would still need to prove the owner is the alter ego of...

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60-day notice in a month-to-month rental agreement valid in Los Angeles?

If you agreed to provide a 60 day notice in your lease, then you are required to do so.