What type of proof would I have to take to small claims court to prove that the tenant did not pay her rent?

It can be kind of a hassle to evict a tenant, and you cannot do it in small claims court, so if you are certain that this tenant is moving out, you...

I was buying a home or so I thought and the real estate agent bilked me out of $20,000.00 down can I get that money back

I agree with most of what my colleagues answered, but obviously I would like to see all the paperwork. Did you have a lease agreement, lease...

Hi, I actually think that you have a perfect understanding of what I believe the law says. They may do what they need to do to prevent damage...

Returning a deposit

Usually a deposit is exactly that. Money that a prospective tenant gives to you to "hold" the apartment for them. In my practice, I usually...

CA landlord tenant laws, tenant's right to request for a parking spot

In California most residential leases spell out the exact terms for parking spaces. If you don't have one assigned, you usually do not have the...

Some sewage fees are included in the water bill, and some are on the property tax bill. If it is on the utiltity bill, such as the water bill,...

Rented a house, cant get in

I agree that you may be a victim of fraud. I know this sounds strange, but most people call on a sign or ad and they don't follow through in...

Landlord will not accept replacement roommate, "unreasonably withheld consent"-- what is my course of action?

The law differs in different areas, especially if rent control applies. In general I believe that in a residential lease that had two adult...

How do I evict someone who is not on lease & doesn't pay their portion of rent? What type of court handles this? What document?

This is kind of a sticky situation. If there is any threat against you, you may be able to get a restraining order. Since you own the house and...

If the seller has already agreed to pay the closing cost, can he or she change their mind because the property appraised less.

Usually a California Residential Purchase Agreement has a contingency that the property appraise for the price that the buyer has agreed to pay. ...