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My mom got an eviction notice because her neighbors claim she smokes in her apt which is not true. Can she be evicted

Roger's answer | Answered on March 20, 2017

A 60 day notice is not an eviction. If mom is on a monthly rental, the landlord can end the arrangement for any reason or no reason. Eviction is...

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Can the landlord ask for late charges in San Mateo CA after the rent was paid late for the amount requested in the quit or pay n

Roger's answer | Answered on March 20, 2017

All I can add to Mr. Busch's fine comments are practical tips: Pay your rent early. Do not correspond about your lease by text. Send emails,...

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I've been served with an unlawful detainer. How long can I delay the process?

Roger's answer | Answered on March 20, 2017

The best solution, legally and ethically, is to sit down with your landlord and work something out. You admit you can't pay what you owe, so get...

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My landlord is trying to deduct $425 for screen doors from my security deposit because they were messed up during the storm.

Roger's answer | Answered on March 20, 2017

Object in writing to the deduction, cheerfully requesting a full refund of your deposit. Politeness and tone are important, in case you end up in...

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$2700 Deposit Refund Paid in Full memo on ck. front. Tenant cashed ck now demanding full refund-. Is matter legally settled?

Roger's answer | Answered on March 20, 2017

No, the notation on the check doesn't settle things, though there was a time when it might have done. It sounds like you've done a good job with...

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What landlords don't need to disclose

Roger's answer | Answered on March 19, 2017

What they told you is consistent with what I wrote in my first answer. If you move in to a place with working AC, there is a presumption that...

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What landlords don't need to disclose

Roger's answer | Answered on March 19, 2017

In my very first answer, I left out a word and quickly posted a correcting comment. Let me be clear. Air conditioning IS NOT a condition of...

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I've been living in my rental home for 5.5 years. The microwave handle broke off and now the landlord is asking for money.

Roger's answer | Answered on March 19, 2017

Good heavens. How much do you like your home? And why quibble over $50 after 5.5 years? Your lease (if you have one) may or may not make clear...

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What landlords don't need to disclose

Roger's answer | Answered on March 19, 2017

Download a free copy of the CA Tenant Handbook here: http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/catenant.pdf. Repairs and Habitability starts...

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We had a storm and the fence blew down and screen doors blew off and broke, do we have to pay to replace them or the landlord?

Roger's answer | Answered on March 19, 2017

True statement: my landlord is replacing my storm-damaged screen door as I write this. If you installed the screen doors, or agreed to maintain...

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My mom got an eviction notice because her neighbors claim she smokes in her apt which is not true. Can she be evicted

Can the landlord ask for late charges in San Mateo CA after the rent was paid late for the amount requested in the quit or pay n

I've been served with an unlawful detainer. How long can I delay the process?

My landlord is trying to deduct $425 for screen doors from my security deposit because they were messed up during the storm.

$2700 Deposit Refund Paid in Full memo on ck. front. Tenant cashed ck now demanding full refund-. Is matter legally settled?

What landlords don't need to disclose

What landlords don't need to disclose

I've been living in my rental home for 5.5 years. The microwave handle broke off and now the landlord is asking for money.

What landlords don't need to disclose

We had a storm and the fence blew down and screen doors blew off and broke, do we have to pay to replace them or the landlord?