Can a new homeowner change my rent in a home I have lived in for years with no notice?

Who is the man? That is first question. You must have proof of sale from prior owner before anything else happens. You may be in a scam....

Can he refinance with no equity and bad credit?

It's not possible to answer your question from here. The critical question you should ask yourself is why you are cooperating with ex when he has...

If you want to keep your home, you should want to sign a new lease, provided it conforms with rent control rules. Have document reviewed by legal...

Can you provide some resources on anything I can do to get out of this predicament? Thanks.

I agree with Mr Roach, and also know the demand for rental space in Berkeley is vastly greater than demand. Start looking for someone to take your...

Is this legal, or am I responsible for paying a different amount as we gave our 30 day notice today?

Based on the facts in your question, landlord is wrong. He may be from Washington state, where things are different. Send him a copy of the CA...

Do I need to give notice to increase rent at the end of the lease? 60 day notice required for consecutive 1 year leases?

Based on the information in your question, the best answer is it's not possible to answer without seeing the lease document. If the lease contains...

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How can we ask our neighbor to take his property off ours the legal way?

The best way to start is to take your neighbor to coffee and discuss the situation. Talk about mutual concerns and interests. After that...

What options do we have?

Absent lease language to the contrary, this should be a landlord responsibility. Send an email or hand deliver a note requesting immediate repairs....

What are my rights as a California tenant when it comes to breaking my lease due to uninhabitable conditions?

Based on your description, you are not only entitled to move out without penalty, landlord owes you damages. You should be getting a rent refund...

How long will it take for the realtor to close the deal between the seller and buyer once an eviction is filed with the court?

It's impossible to answer your question without more facts. It sounds like you missed some steps or were misled at the beginning. I'd suggest...