Removing an eviction from my record?

I would do what I could to make sure that this eviction does not go on your record, because it will stay there for about 10 years. And you can't...

Can I, the landlord, change the locks since the tenant has moved everything out of the house?

If you aren't sure that the tenant is out, you can either knock on the door or serve a 24-hour notice to enter. If the rental agreement is over,...

Hi, I didn't get a "proof of service" for the 3-day Notice I served on one of my tenants in a mobile/RV park.

I agree with the other attorney. Courts are very, very strict about the 3-day notice. If you made a mistake or don't have it, you have to start...

If someone broke into my apartment while I was not home stole my property do I have legal grounds to break my lease.

Unfortunately bad things happen. The landlord is not responsible for this break-in. When you sign a lease, it is up to you to do your due...

The house I rent is in foreclosure, set to go to auction in a few weeks. Should I continue paying my rent? Am I protected?

Do you know where your money is going? As long as you are living there, someone has to get paid. If you can, ask the manager who owns the...

If it is not a term of the lease, is it legal for my landlord to charge me a late fee for paying too much money for rent on time

I don't think he can charge you a late fee. You paid the full rent, and overpaid, so I don't see a problem. He should just apply the...

I am a broker and most of the leases I work with provide that if the unit is uninhabitable you may be entitled to a daily rate equal to the rent...

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You admitted that you damaged 4 floorboards and now the landlord has to replace those boards and refinish the area. You say the cost should be...

I am illegally subletting my apartment. I have asked the subtenant a to leave and now they have refused to pay rent. What to do?

You are right. You bear responsibility to the landlord to pay the rent, and I am pretty sure that there was a clause that prevented you from...

My tenant in my vacation rental is saying that charging a cleaning fee (for departure) is illegal in CA? Is this true?

In very short vacation rental agreements, less than 28 days, I believe you can charge a cleaning fee because it is covered under hotel, motel...