Writing as an attorney, broker, CAR mediator, who managed real estate executives for 30 years, I say this. If you don't like the rules set by...

Explanation help with Default clause in CA Residential Lease

That's not what the provision means. See "or" in the section you quoted. Landlord is pursuing remedies under the law. Get yourself some help from...

CA rental law says deposit must be returned to a moved out tenant in a "reasonable" amount of time. How long is that time?

It doesn't. Say that. The law gives landlords 21 days from tenant move out to refund or provide written deduction notice. Check out the CA Landlord...

Floor guy damaged our floors when he did a "light sanding" that was arranged by our real estate agent

What you should do is engage an attorney to evaluate your claim and take action. There's too much at stake not to do that. You might simply hire...

Can my commercial landlord evict me with a text message?

Agree with Mr Iloulian, and add that unless your lease provides for text notices, the text was not valid notice. Resist the urge to use the...

I won an UD case , which was ruled "retaliatory eviction" by the judge, but landlord and attorney won't file judgement with cour

Follow Mr Roach's guidance. I'm here to cheer you on - you've gotten a remarkable result in a place that's generally hostile to tenants. The...

Can I evict if my commercial tenant has declared bankruptcy?

That depends on facts not in your question. Best to put them in default of lease, serve three day notice, and proceed normally. If it turns out...

What are our legal rights with a signed as-is lease when it comes to safety code? What steps should we take to protect ourselves

Sorry, your question can't be answered without reviewing your lease and other facts. There are commercial leases that require tenants to make code...

Is it the law to get your rental deposit back in 21 days ?

California law requires the landlord to provide written notice (not text) covering your security deposit, and detailing deductions. Failure to...

Can a landlord take back a grace period on a lease without your signing off on it?

There's no such thing as a grace period on rent. Whether or not landlord can charge penalties depends on what the lease says. The best way to...