If the manager does not give my request to the landlord can the landlord say 'it's not my fault, I never got it'

The manager is acting as an agent for the owner. If he is an agent, then delivering requests to him or her is sufficient. Please make sure that...

Is it wise to file small claims to get unpaid rent in conjunction with unlawful detainer?

You filed the unlawful detainer. I am assuming you served it properly and plead it properly. After 5 days if they don't answer, you can ask the...

Tenant rights in San Francisco, Building on Lower Pacific Heights.

I do not know all the rules for San Francisco, but I am assuming most of the rules in Santa Monica, which also has very strict rent control laws,...

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Can a new landlord ask that we pay new security deposit along with first months rent as soon as he takes possession of property?

I agree with Mr. Bradbury and Mr. Fitch. If you have an existing lease, your new landlord must honor it as it is. When it comes up for...

Month-to-month no contract rent . Want to move out but I don't wanna paint and clean the room.

You are required to leave the room in the same condition as you rented it, "reasonable wear and tear excepted". Unless you damaged the walls...

Charging for tenant violation of no pets policy in room with pet hair on floors in common area?

A tenant is responsible for all damages that they or a pet, whether it is theirs or not, if they allowed the pet to be there with or without...

Can I charge late fees to the tenant who always pays rent late. Also can I not renew the lease? Are there any tenants rights?

Your rental agreement puts forth the terms of the lease, including when rent is late, late fees, and all other terms and conditions of the rental...

The only way that I think you could get out of this situation is if you could show that the tenants committed fraud in renting the property and...

Not much more to ad to Mr. Stack's quite remarkable answer, but this is how most non-profits raise money. Non-profits such as the Salvation...

I live in rental apartment for 8 years always paid rent on time, can I use security deposit as a last month rent?

I agree with Mr. Kane. You cannot use your security deposit for rent. I hope you documented and/or will document all of the problems that you...

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