As a tenant should I have my own mold test performed? Apt uninhabitable for 30 days- constant water seepage/Stachybotrys mold.

It will be wise to hire a reputable mold testing service to help you determine the nature and extent of the problem with mold in your apartment. ...

We agreed to a settlement with our landlord for a UD case but how can we recover money for damage to our possessions?

Your Attorney is correct the Unlawful Detainer deals only with the Landlord regaining possession of the property and you cannot file a cross...

Can a landlord bill me for water & refuse if there are 3 houses on the same bill?

Unless you have a separate meter you are not responsible to pay for water you did not use. If there is any way of determining the precise cost of...

What do i say in court when i am kicking out the squatters trying to clam they were roommates with the owner who died a year ago

Make sure you get a certified deed from Los Angeles County recorders Office in Norwalk. Present the Deed to show that you own the property, then...

California Civil Code Section 1942.4 states that : (a) A landlord of a dwelling may not demand rent, collect rent, issue a notice of a rent...

I will assume that the new lease is a renewal since you indicate that you were reassessed by section 8 and your Landlord claims he served you with...

As a tenant you have a legal right to contest any notice served on you by your landlord in court if your lanlord decides to file an unlawful...

Landlord rights towards tenants during shortsale?

The ownwer of the property is entitled to collect rent from the tenant until title changes hands after sale of a property. If the Landlord...

CA state landlord tenant law, tenant's right to break lease upon landlord's request for tenant to obtain co-signer

The answer depends on whether you have taken possession of the property or not. If you have taken possession (i.e. moved into the property) you may...

Can my landlord evict me if I place a small security camera inside my apartment window?

The Landlord may evict you for installing security camera in your window if the lease forbids installation of any devices on the wall or...