Is Landlord allowed to do these things ?

Your situation is confusing for sure, and you're contributing towards it, too. Suggest you contact Recourse Resolution in Santa Rosa to get help...

No, the idea is to make you whole during time you cannot be at home. There is more than one way to do that. The best deal for you is complete...

Can a landlord in CA inspect an apartment with less than 24 hours written notice?

Not strictly, but it would not hurt to cooperate. Inspections are intended to protect tenants, along with the property itself.

Can I legally buy a house direct from the seller if another realtor told me about it?

The answer to your dilemma is that you and seller must pay someone to properly document the transaction, for many reasons. There is a substantial...

Can I fight my having an eviction on my record if I can prove my former roomate had me believe she was going to file for sole te

You're in a tough spot. First thing to understand is that only a landlord can remove a tenant from a lease. You should have notified them of your...

Is a landlord or property manager required to be present when a serviceman is making minor repairs inside a tenants home?

There's no such law. It's reasonable to expect you to let a worker in, and to secure premises later on. Asking tenant to hide a key is a terrible...

Landlord - 10 day notice to move

Mr Busch read my mind and beat me to the punch. Your sister should follow his lead. She's lucky to have your help, too.

Who is responsible for regular cleaning of carpets?

As Mr Busch writes, there is no such legal duty. If a written lease obligated landlord to annually clean carpet, that's different. Treat this...

When do I get the keys to my new investment property? I'm renting back to the seller.

"Getting keys" is really just a metaphor. At some point you'll have the rights of an owner, which include a right of entry. That right will be...

Can a rental be advertised as rented "As Is." ? If so, what responsibilities does the landlord have prior to renting?

The answer to your title question is "no." Landlord must provide habitable space as provided by law. Some of the conditions you describe would...