What are the legal consequences for landlords that charge more than the legal limit for security deposits?

I believe that you are correct that the landlord can only charge 2 times the rent as a security deposit, including any pet deposit, so in this case...

I don't think you are required to disclose prior break-ins. You do have to be careful and make sure you don't advertise as the area being safe,...

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Lodger rules are a little more easier to use to get rid of a bad tenant. You don't have to evict. Only serve a notice to vacate equal to the...

Me and my boyfriend are subleasing from a girl and she is trying to serve us with a 3 day notice to leave with no 30 day notice?

I would have to see any written documentation that you may have. A landlord, even a tenant that subleases, has to follow the law. You should be...

How can i stop my wages being garnished? Im getting my wages garnished from an eviction in 2008 that i was never on lease for

This is a tough situation. Apparently they sued you, gave notice, and even though you say you were never on lease or perhaps never served, the...

Can you evict if the roommate doesn’t pay rent no contract

I would have to see the lease agreement/rental agreement and see what the both of you signed and agreed to. If he isn't on the rental agreement,...

What can I do when my tenants agreed to enter mutual agreement to terminate lease early but don't follow through? ?

I read the facts and even though you agreed orally, unless you have something signed, the original lease is still in effect. Therefore, they are...

How can I do dismiss my eviction case, I win the court, even I hire the sheriff, but the tenant and I make a deal.

Your case has already gone to judgment, so I don't think you can dismiss the case. You should call the sheriff and tell them that you have...

In CA, If a landlord serves a 30 day notice then asks for a rental payment A week later is the 30 day notice still in effect.

A 30 day notice is a notice telling you that your tenancy is terminated, or some other change in terms of your tenancy if you are month to month. ...

Can I sue my landlord for changing me rent for two people when one of the renter's moved out and land Lord kept charging for two

Usually the charge is for the room, not the number of people. But in a hotel, the charge could be for each person. I don't know if you have a...