Security Deposit/California

It is best to get the Landlord's agreement in writing and see if you can add the provision that you only have to pay 1/2 December's rent. Normally...

I am/was a month to month tenant and moved out without a 30 day notice, how much trouble will I be in?

In a month to month situation, you are generally required to give a 30 day notice of your intent to move out. If you don't give notice, the...

In small claims court, the judge usually frowns on giving any kind of punitive damages unless it is specifically spelled out in a statute or law,...

I am a los angeles landlord. do my tenants have to provide me with an access key to their individual garages?

It depends on the lease. On a regular CAR form, there are provisions for parking, garages and what the terms and conditions of such use are. ...

An apartment must be in habitable condition, and anything relating to the health and safety of the tenant is included. I believe that having...

Just received 3-day eviction notice- am late on rent in Santa Monica. Dont have lease. What to do? Nowhere 2 go

Santa Monica is one of those places that you don't want to be late, EVER, on a rent controlled apartment. Once that happens, the landlord is free...

Conflicting lease information

I have served as a judge pro tem in landlord/tenant court and this is how I would look at the case. When there are conflicting lease terms, and...

Is it legal to trim my neighbor's tree ?

You are allowed to trim a neighbor's tree to your property line as long as you don't cause damage to the tree that might kill it. You have to use...

Are yard items left for tenant use applicable to security deposit?

The best way to protect yourself is to either state in the lease that you are supplying items for tenant use in "as is" condition and that you will...

Do weekends count in 3 day to pay or quit?

1. Not all buildings have to be registered. If your area is not rent-controlled, then you don't need registration. Also, if the building is...