Under the law, do i need a Dr. note for my service animals even if i have badges with their pictures on them?

What you describe is surreal. It is that bad. I am wondering whether the apartment building is owned by an out of state company, by any...

Do I have to sign a lease with this new company? Can they change the terms of the initial lease I signed in 2014?

Don't be afraid of a new lease, though you should ask an attorney or other leasing professional to go over the terms with you. Professional...

That's a frightening situation, and caution is warranted. However, California laws still apply. If you sister is the landlord, and the ill roommate...

Is Landlord supposed to use a remediation company to properly remove all mold in order for it to be conformed legally to code?

Your best bet is to move. Buildings can make people sick, but there is also a mold inspection racket to beware of. And no legal standards, as my...

Do I have responsibility to pay for other rent?

Here's the bottom line. If the owner did not approve your sublease, you will face some kind of reckoning. Take the opportunity to have direct...

How would I go about breaking lease ? We just cannot afford the rent plus utilities on my wife's income.What would be next step?

First thing to do is contact landlord and have honest conversation. Ask her to start looking for a replacement tenant. Then start your move-out...

What is landlords monitory responsibility to the tenant?

It depends. If he was entitled to access the space, and was unable to reach you, and his rent had started, then I think you should reimburse him...

Do my roommate and I have any recourse here?

Your best course is to provide 30 days notice to your (illegal) landlord that you are moving out. You are in a cluster, and staying to fight won't...

First, get a copy of the CA Tenant Handbook: http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/catenant.pdf. Next, consider taking landlord to...

How do I get my kids off my property's deed, I made a big mistake to avoid paying taxes.

I am sorry you face this situation. And you may not like this, but it must be written if you are to make progress. This problem started because you...