How do I get my deposits refunded?

You can sue them in Small Claims court and ask for punitive damages of up to twice the amount of the deposit in addition to the actual deposit...

Can California Landlord refuse to give renewal offer for complaining about valid concerns?

While you presented a lot of facts, it seems to me that the crux of the question is: can the landlord refuse to sign a new lease at the end of a...

How do you evict a girlfriend that doesn't pay rent, no formal lease. also we have a son together

Did you ever sign a lease with her? If not, she is not a tenant, simply a guest. You can ask guests to leave, and if they refuse call the police...

Firstly, review the terms of the agreement to see what is says about liability. If in the agreement the storage place refuses to assume any...

It sounds like there are two issues at play here: the subleasing issue and adding someone to the lease. As far as the sublease, you would need to...

What is the fastest way to evict a non-paying tenant?

Give them a 3-day notice to pay or quit. If they don't pay all of the past due rent within that time frame you file an unlawful detainer (UD) suit...

Do we have a chance to fight a rent increase of 400.00?

Unless your city has rent control, the landlord is allowed to increase rent on a month-to-month tenancy at will. However, they must give you proper...

Taking previous landlord to court, now she is threatening me via text

Under CA law, within 21 days of moving out, the landlord has to either return the security deposit in full, or provide the tenant with an itemized...

I share a 1 bd TIC (me & my ex partner own) with a renter who is a nuisance. Can I give written notice to renter move in 2 mos

Under CA law, if you only have one lodger staying in an owner-occupied unit where the owner retains overall control of the unit, you still have to...

Can a landlord evict you if you have live bats, torn water heater that caused a 500$ gas bill and you only owe 700$ rent?

I agree with counsel above, this is a habitability question. It is impossible to assert over the internet whether you have a viable defense or not....