What can be deducted from a wear and tear allowance given in addition to your security deposit in California?

As a basic rule of thumb, the longer you live in an apartment, the less you should be charged. I have read that the expected life span of paint in...

How do you think Small Claims Judges feel about activism / advocacy groups in landlord / tenant disputes? ?

I'm not sure how a small claims court judge would necessarily know if a plaintiff was involved in advocacy activities related to landlord/tenant...

Based on these facts, your ex-boyfriend, assuming he is the owner, would probably have to give you 60 days' notice to vacate. The 30 day...

How can we evict one half of a divorced couple from a rental unit while keeping the other tenant on the month-to-month lease?

Only the landlord can evict a tenant, with few exceptions. Here, the landlord can serve the appropriate notice to vacate to both tenants, which...

Property management won't show me utility statements so I know what I am paying for. Legal?

More facts are needed to fully answer this question. I'm not sure the lease addresses this, but you should check. You mentioned the bills are...

Do we have to reject or the property management is acting within the law?

There are a lot of facts here, but a few thoughts: 1. If you and your family have been living in the apartment for three years, and for 2.5...

Can my landlord say there is a mistake in the lease and force me to sign a new one?

The landlord can't force you to sign an addendum. If you thought the lease included electricity, then this is the landlord's unilateral mistake. ...

Can I file suit against security company that patrols my apartments or my apt complex?

Based on these facts, you may have a claim against the landlord for failing to provide adequate security measures. I would need more facts to...

It's not clear for what purpose the tenant wants to complete a "nuisance report". If it is to communicate something to management, I'm not aware...

My tenant is breaking the lease, should I accept his request to find a new tenant to continue his lease?

You don't have to accept the new tenant, but as a practical matter, you should consider the new tenant. You have a duty to mitigate your damages. ...