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I recommend you approach this problem from the standpoint relationship, not rights. Consider whether storing a wrecked car on a residential...

Can I sue for Nuisance, Damages and request penalties against landlord?

Follow Mr. Dibaei's lead. Invest in a consultation with a mediating attorney with experience managing landlord tenant conflict. Many of us offer...

Please follow Mr. Busch's first suggestion. In 25 years of retail leasing, one of the biggest causes of retail failure I observed flowed from...

Can I leave a commercial office lease without consequence if there is no certificate of occupancy on the building?

That's very likely, and you may be entitled to damages. You should have your lease and circumstances reviewed by a local attorney before taking...

What is the statue of limitations (if this is a correct term) for suing for breech of sublease contract?

You'd best let this go. For many reasons. BTW, does your lease allow you to sublet? If yes, did you provide tenant a copy of your lease? If...

Is a rental late fee due in California if rent is paid on the 6th of the month?

Please hear me: There is no such thing as a grace period. This myth is a huge source of conflict between tenants and landlords. The easiest way to...

As a defendant landlord in a small claims case, can I get the venue changed closer to my home rather than near the property?

Very doubtful you can pull that off, without explicit lease language making SF the venue. Why don't you try mediating this case? Many mediators...

If I have a noise complaint against a neighbor in a HOA, do I need to go through alternative dispute resolution?

The HOA law favors ADR and many CC&Rs require it. That's good for you, if you want to maximize chances of achieving a positive result at minimum...

How do I force action from my roommate (who is on the lease)? If I choose not to renew, shouldn't that affect the lease?

In order to resolve this challenge, you need to understand the reality and consequences of dealing with alcoholism. You can't change the alcoholic,...

Your landlord can do that, and keep doing it with proper notice. Outside of Seattle, there's little regulation of rent in Washington. To avoid...