Refund of Security Deposit, 1 person is leaving & 2nd person is staying in the home, who refunds to whom, tenant or I "Landlord"

Tell the guy to pay his girlfriend, or send you the additional funds required so you can do it while maintains the required deposit level. Get out...

Is a lease void when a landlord puts an amount greater than the allowable rent increase stipulated by the Los Angeles RSO?

Do you want out of lease? If not, you want to remedy breach, not void lease. If you haven't done so, write landlord of your discovery, politely...

You describe policy changes concerning common area amenities, not basic terms of your leased space. Leases typically contain language permitting...

I submitted an application to a rental property in San Carlos, CA. I know I was the first one.

There's no law against being a jerk. You don't want a landlord who treats prospects that way anyway. Keep in mind you face a landlord market of...

Is the sublease agreement valid?

A more relevant question is whether you have remedies against your tenant and sub. That's highly likely. No one should sign a sublease without...

I signed a purchase agreement on Sunday 8/21 for a home. I didn't have an agent and let the sellers agent represent me.

Forget commission details. If you want to re-trade deal, exercise a right to cancel if you have one. Remember your in a seller's market. The best...

My divorcing wife is asking that house be appraised for rent value. Is this done usually for watts credit or any other reason?

As you know, many people use their homes for income streams. She may want to use home to boost cash flow. It's just information. Typically,...

My tub has a crack and is leaking onto the floor outside and maybe down stairs am I at fault or is the landlord ?

Tell your landlord to fix it. If you don't, then you could be liable for moisture damage. Old tubs crack occasionally. Especially cheap modular...

I want to know my rights. How long can I stay in a rental with a one year lease if house is sold?

Yes, your lease remains in effect if property is sold. However, it may be in your best interests to sell your lease back and move early if buyer...

Trying to build a dock and am being denied or have conditions applied

Sounds like you're the victim of yet another arbitrary and capricious HOA committee. Immediately hire an HOA savvy lawyer, but start by demanding a...