Is landlord entitled to keep my entire month's rent AND security deposit if i relapse?

The answer to the question in your caption is generally no. A bigger question is whether landlord has the right to put you out on no notice. It is...

How can I get a little more time?

The best thing to do is have an honest conversation with landlord, and ask for help. It will be better for both of you to cooperate, rather than go...

Trustee sale purchase (Eviction of previous owner)

A negotiated agreement is always better than litigation. There is a huge value to getting control of your property in just two weeks, and you may...

Can my landlord refuse rent because he's asking for an increase, but has never given a WRITTEN notice of the changes in terms?

Landlord and representative are breaking the law. You are entitled to 60 days written notice of rent increases of 10% or more. Download a free copy...

Yes, they can. Whether or not they will be successful depends on how the guarantee was written. Also, and unfortunately, in recent years some...

Neighbors are responsible for damages whether or not the fireworks were illegal. Proof is an issue, as my colleague writes. The first practical...

Illegal subtenant being evicted. What do I do?

As you are writing from San Francisco, you really must consult directly with an SF expert to protect your interests. There are many laws in the...

I'm sorry your neighboring land owner did not notify of you of the pending sale, so you might have headed off this issue. Be prepared to invest in...

If the fence is on the property line, neighbors must share repair or replacement costs, as my colleague Mr Waters writes. Before starting notice...

I rented a room in house from a tenant. Are rights the same as if i rented from owner? Can i be removed for tresspassing?

I am sorry you face this awful situation. Unfortunately, the property owner can evict you under these circumstances, though you may have a legal...