Thank you for that answer. My landlord took an unfair amount of my security deposit. I took her to small claims court.

I am not sure why the judge would allow a second action under 1950.5 if the first action was adjudicated. There is something missing here. The...

If our renters don't move after the 60 day notice, can we legally charge them per day after that?, and how much?

If they haven't paid you full rent for any given time period, you should file an Unlawful Detainer action right away, to get jurisdiction over...

Asked whether landlord could charge 6% interest compounded monthly for 23 months. Was told NO. Landlord has changed details.

There are numerous issues here. Late fees as a percentage of the rent, and interest charges that can be charged to you for carrying back...

Can a new management company of my apartment complex not honor the 6 month lease options and just go with the one year

As long as you have a current lease, they must honor that current lease until it runs out. Once that is done, or 30 days before it expires, they...

I just won a lawsuit against my landlord. Landlord violated CC 1950.5. But, now they are suing me again for damages. I want to

Usually section 1950.5 should cover all issuses, back rent, damages, etc. If all of this was already covered in the first case, you can file a...

Sounds like this landlord has been cited for an illegal unit. If the property is under rent control, he probably cannot raise your rent. The...

Can my landlord serve me a 3 day pay or quit before a 30 day if I've been living here for more than 6 months?

It is difficult to work with a verbal agreement, because most real estate contracts have to be in writing (unless they are for less than one year,...

Does landlord keep deposit?

Most lease agreements provide that all tenants are "jointly and severally" liable for 100% of the rent each pay period it is due. That means...

What is the situation with regards to roommates and the obligations of rent of each one?

Most standard lease agreements provide for "joint and several" liability. That means any or all tenants are liable for 100% of the rent due each...

I received a 60 day notice to vacate a month-to-month tenancy, I then received a 3 day notice both are failure to pay rent.

I agree with the attorney above. I would like to know if the unit is under rent control. If so, the landlord cannot usually evict you for no...