Can i "break" my lease in CA with out a huge relet fee?

Mr Smith is correct, and the market is overrun with people looking to rent. So you should be able to leave at minimal cost by being proactive.

What are my right when the Apartment owner charges a bunch of false charges to our deposit?

Object in writing and demand full refund. Get free online copy of CA Tenant Handbook, which covers proper deductions and will help you write...

What are my rights as a renter? Can he use personal reasons to kick us out? And now he says no CPS here, can you please help? TY

What's your question? What you describe Is a lovely landscape, but it sounds like two different parties can end the arrangement on 30 days notice,...

Is the Master Lease still valid? Am I able to enforce the lease so I can continue my business for the established period?

It is not possible to give you guidance without thorough review of documents, including correspondence, and asking a lot of questions. As your...

Is there anything I can do to protect myself?

Tell realtor to drop dead. Frankly, I'm outraged that a licensed person would make such a recommendation against your interests, to make their job...

What do you recommend and how should I handle this situation.

Why don't you ask tenant whether there's a broken branch on your tree? If one overhung neighbor's property and came down, you may have some...

Who is at fault? and what are my options?

Based on what you shared, I don't think the landlord has responsibility to do anything. That conclusion might change after investigation. You...

Get yourself a free copy of the CA Landlord Tenant Handbook. Read the security deposit section carefully. In the meantime, write landlord a kind...

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Since this seemingly violates the verbal agreements we've had with our mother do I have any recourse

You are not alone. Family, real estate assets, and estate planning matters ALWAYS lead to conflict. Always. Rather than start legalistically,...

What can we do in this case scenario? How do we get out of the lease?

You're in a tough spot. No matter what you do, there are costs and risks. The best approach is to cooperate with landlord. Ask him to...