My wife and I signed a lease with her parents on a residence here in CA, our lease end the end of April! We will be moving out e

Why all the exclamation points? Landlord is reacting reasonably, and legally, as my colleague points out. This is an easy thing to address. You,...

Is my landlord allow to withhold my security deposit for 6 months/fail to send me an itemized deductions and still win the case?

If landlord failed to provide you the notice within 21 days of your move out, they violated state law and owe you the whole deposit. If you sue...

Do any personal privacy laws apply when renting a single room in a house?

She doesn't have a "right" to enter, but without a written lease you're courting aggravation. You describe an intolerable situation from my...

Am I liable for a lease? Is it not misguiding to have it as part of an app? Is this lease at all legal with me not having paid?

You just need to write someone in charge, advise them of the facts, and tell them you are not proceeding. Unless they honor original deal....

Is it legal for her to point cameras. Can I plant screening trees that may shade her solar panels legally.

Both my colleagues are right. The place to start is a conversation with neighbor. Ask her to adjust cameras. But first talk about mutual concerns...

Can a landlord charge additional security deposit when signing a new lease?

Sure, and increasing deposits is common. But you are in a negotiation. So negotiate. Consider getting representation to assist you, especially if...

Can withholding/delay signature from a request to sign an updated addendum be grounds for an escape clause to get out of lease?

It's impossible to answer your question without seeing all documents. An addenda doesn't necessarily mean the lease isn't enforceable. It's...

How can I break my contract without having to pay 2 months of rent and a concession fee? I don't have a job since I moved-in

Yes. Advise landlord you're moving out. Remind landlord that he must mitigate losses under California law. Promise to cooperate with their efforts...

Can we bill the Landlord for back pay? and do we have the right to turn of electricity when we aren't using it?

Well, this is certainly an unfair situation. And it should be easy to fix. Have you asked new tenants to split the increased energy costs with you?...

Can I evict my cousin/tenant after she gives me a cease and desist order?

I'm very sorry to read of this difficult and disturbing situation. You should not face it alone. There are behavioral health issues evident in your...

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