Could we cashed a check w/ memo Full and Final Payment w/out loosing our right for the disputed balance?

There is considerable disagreement about the effect of crossing out the "full and final payment language." There are two court of appeal decisions...

Tenant broke 1 year lease & left without 30 days notice, can I keep balance of rent & deposit?

The short answer is yes. Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord is supposed to return your security deposit within 21 days of termination of...

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I've been given a notice to vacate in 5 days and I've just noticed that the case numbers on all the paperwork are different.i wa

You should immediately contact your lawyer and show the lawyer the paperwork containing different case numbers and get clarification.

You apparent to have acted reasonably to remedy the situation and thus fulfilled your obligations as a landlord. You keep records and document all...

Can I overturn a notice to vacate and stay in my rental house even though it says I must leave by August 11th? I can not leave

You should immediately contact the Los Angeles Housing Department and file a complaint, even if you believe that you are not under rent control. ...

Is it possible to be sued because she/he is upset with you?

Anyone can sue for anything, but it does not mean they will win. What you described does not sound reasonable or appear to be viable claims. At...

Can an Employee file a small claims suponea to a Bank requesting information on a Corporate Business?

A small claims plaintiff has the right to issue a subpoena. However, the subpoena has to be seeking information relevant to proving a claim or...

Can I give my tenants notice to vacate in rent controlled property? They are on month-to-month lease agreements.

If the units are under the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance ("RSO"), then you can only evict the tenant for a permitted reason. ...

Rent is due on the date set forth in the lease, which is the 1st of the month. There is no legal requirement to provide a tenant with an...

Tenant backed out of lease 1 day before security deposit was due

Since the tenant did not take possession, you can just sue for breach of contract. Please note that you are obligated to mitigate your damages...