What can be done about noisy neighbors that live above me? There are 2 adults and 3 children in a 2brm. 850sq ft apartment.

That sounds awful (no pun). The severity of the situation requires several steps at once. Call the landlord and respectfully request they...

How to ask for refund from the landlord?

It's not clear from you question what "for that" means. The landlord deducted for the dog? Who was in India? The security deposit rules are...

Follow up, on previous question, concerning filing a 'money owed' claim against a former tenant, for breach of lease contract.

I missed your previous question, and also know that Shawn Alexander consistently provides wise and thorough answers in this forum. It might be...

Will I incur any kind of fees/consequences for cancelling a listing agreement with an agent who has appeared to have gone rogue?

Immediately meet with the broker manager. That person exists to keep deals on track, customers happy, and to avoid liability for the firm. Tell the...

What can I do to avoid eviction even after notifying landlord that I was laid off a month and a half ago, and was recently hire?

Your situation is unfortunate and you’re clearly doing the best you can. Also, you’re better organized than most people facing a crisis,...

If safety is a concern, can the landlord mail the 3-day notice to pay rent instead of showing up at the property in California?

Yes, notices must be personally delivered or sent certified. I recommend against using the return receipt option unless required by the lease. You...

What am I obligated to clean if I'm moving out but my roommate isn't?

That’s between you and your roommate, but you have a different problem that’s more important. First, have you given 30-day notice to landlord that...

Do I need to pay back my roommates SD if I never received mine back from the landlord after transferring ownership to them?

I’m not sure there’s any way to answer your question, especially since it’s not clear who “ they” are. A basic problem you face is that no one in...

Who can attend the Association meetings?

If you are a tenant, your landlord should attend. That’s why the flyers say owners only. You need to be very careful, as you don’t have a...

Refer your landlord to the CA Landlord Tenant Handbook. http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/catenant.pdf. Her attempt to tie your...