If I am renting a room from my mom, what is she required to provide under landlord/tennant laws?

I'm sorry you face this challenge, which involves mental illness. While having a written lease is always a good idea, it won't prevent the problems...

While my head spins at the absurdity of doing legal contracts through social media postings, they do evidence mutual consent of the parties. Much...

Sorry, I disagree with the "other business owners," though reading the emails might persuade me differently. You had nearly three months in which...

I am sorry you face this difficult challenge. You are not alone. These situations call for strategy more than legal analysis. The technical...

Can I demand compensation or reduced rent due to mosquito in a rental unit?

You and your landlord are equally powerless over mosquitoes. I do not recommend you pursue compensation for the bites. You can move out anytime,...

What can I do to evict a tenant after having given him 60 day notice?

Are you the buyer or seller? If the buyer, do not close the transaction until tenant leaves. If the seller, in addition to my colleague's...

I agree with Mr Doland, and also point out that California HOA law encourages mediation of disputes. The situation you describe is what community...

It's not really possible to answer your question with so few facts, though I'd say landlord would have a hard time charging you to for damage to...

Is it legal for a landlord to tell a maintenance worker that a tenant has not paid the rent?

It's not illegal, and it probably wouldn't be productive to worry about it too much. You should focus on getting the repairs made, and getting...

Can a landlord hold onto security deposit because he never was able to talk to one of 3 people who originally signed lease ?

Landlord must comply with the law, which you can read about here: http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/catenant.pdf. Unless your...