What do I do when I find out the house that I'm supposed to be renting and I've already signed a lease for has been red tagged

Make this the landlord's problem. They have breached the lease and owe you damages. Renting out a red-tagged house is so outrageous and frankly...

Do I pay last month's rent if I'm going to month to month after lease end?

If you really paid "last month's rent," then you do not have to pay for the month following your 30-day move-out notice. The problem is that the...

Does agreeing to stay after the lease end mean I've entering month-to-month or is it a lease extension?

A lot depends on what your lease says. Normally, when a lease expires of its own terms, and tenant continues in occupancy with landlord's consent,...

Non rent control ?

Nice. Sign a new lease at reduced rents, then make demands. Time to push back with a smile. Advise tenant that you are perfectly happy with...

Do I need an attorney to accept a settlement agreement from my ex-husbands attorney?

The inference from your question is that you, with your attorney's approval, approved settlement terms in mediation that require further...

I signed a lease. Paid a partial deposit before cancelling 2 days before movein. Am I required to pay first month rent?

If you and owner both signed a lease, each of you are bound by the terms. Yes, absent an escape hatch, you owe a month's rent, unless another...

You should pay rent, or ask your landlord for help, unless you want an eviction on your record as you look for a new home. You are not alone in...

Can a landlord evict if 10 day notice is expired?

It's not clear what you mean by "the original notice has expired." There is no expiration. After 10 days, either you remain in violation of the...

We are selling our house and the realtor dropped the price with no contact to do so ??

Before doing anything else, contact the firm's broker-manager for help. They exist to serve clients, keep deals on track, and to limit liability....

How do I file a suit to get my security deposit back?

First, read the security deposit return rules in this great resource: http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/catenant.pdf. If it has been...