The lease should either be in the trust's name, with the correct authorized signatory, or the trust can employ an agent to act on its behalf....

Will our landlords insurance cover our damaged property if the fire was due to faulty wiring?

I am sorry for your loss, and sorry to report you should not have expectations for compensation. Standard residential leases obligate landlord to...

If I win in this original complaint, can I counter-sue her for these additional charges (around $4,100) that were not withheld?

Don't wait. File counter-suit now. And look for a mediation resource as an alternative to court. North County Fair Housing and Conflict Resolution,...

How I could make somebody to change their paperwork to their current addresses?

We can't "make" people change. We can advise them of changes we make, and take appropriate action. I suggest you advise all of them that they...

Landlord is late in refund of security deposit

Don't quibble over mailing date unless landlord withholds everything for illegitimate reasons. Cash check, unless it contains some obvious waiver...

Would the settlement value at mediation go up after depositions are taken, in which the deposed contradicts evidence or lies.

I'm sorry, but your question suggests some confusion. For example, what do you mean by "drive the price of settlement after litigation?" What...

If you love the apartment and want to maintain a good relationship with landlord, you should have an honest conversation with her about things....

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Will landlord be able to evict me if I don't tell them I have a cat when I rent?

It is in your cats' best interests to be transparent, and patient while you seek pet friendly lodging. And you can negotiate. I have convinced "no...

Is what my manager saying legal? That I can't get my full deposit back?

Agree with Mr. Kane. Ask the manager to show the explicit lease language that provides for a cleaning fee, regardless of how clean you redeliver...

How do I remove this person from the premises?

These roommate situations are hell. You made is worse by subletting. Never do that again. Get landlord permission to substitute new tenant. You...