Now is the time to put a written agreement in place governing the joint use and maintenance of the road, and shared expenses. That may be hard to...

The source of the leak may not be relevant, if you have a standard commercial lease. Typically, landlord is not responsible for tenant personal...

Can a landlord charge a fee for breaking a lease above and beyond what they would lose in rent?

Your question is fact sensitive; the answer depends on both lease language and facts not in your question. And there may be no clear answer. I...

Is there a percentage of the amount of rent can be legally raised in a year inSan Diego County?

Unless you are in a rent controlled area, the only restriction on landlord concerns notice. 60 days written notice for increases over 10%.

Landlord denies tenant key to security back gate around house.

I'm sorry your landlord isn't being more cooperative after so many years. Has the relationship soured? Landlord does not have to give you a key,...

Can I get told by the owner of an apt complex that my guest with a service animal not be allowed to visit me?

To complex manager that she is unlawfully discriminating against your friend, and she'd best consult with an attorney. What she is doing is no...

Yes, I'd guess the landlord's property isn't up to code, and probably violating the landlord tenant law, giving you grounds to leave without...

Can a landlord legally do this?

Nothing you described is illegal, or wrong, or out of order. I urge you to focus on your obligations to and relationship with the landlord, not...

After 5 years what is considered "Normal Wear and Tear" in a commercial property regarding travertine tile and concrete floors?

What you describe sounds like normal wear and tear for the implied use. Your question is much more about facts than the law, and should be...

When signing a residential lease, how do I verify that the property management company actually works for the owner of bldg?

If the property management company is legitimate, they are licensed by the California Bureau of Real Estate. If they are unlicensed, they are not...