Don't deduct without consent. That will backfire and jeopardize your lease. It sounds like you are in a property management cluster....

You cannot bar an ESA under the law. They are now treated basically the same as a service dog. It's also true there is a racket forming around this...

Can a landlord refuse to accommodate me while I don't have a place to cook for three weeks and force me to "eat out".

You are entitled to some kind of reasonable compensation. If you entire space were uninhabitable, you should receive a full rent credit and...

Landlord trying to evict on a 2 year lease not yet expired (continued thread)

Again, you are making this too complicated. You can not guarantee a future result. If you haven't paid March's rent, you are in a terrible...

How can I break my part of the lease without getting penalized?

I am sorry, there's no easy way out of these cotenant deals. But shame on your roommates, as it's easy to find a replacement tenant in SF....

Landlord trying to evict on lease that does not expire until 2/28/2017

Wow, you're making this too complicated. Either you have a two-year lease or you don't. Quit putting so much info on checks."March 2016 rent" is...

No and no. Have you thought about offering your landlord an additional deposit in exchange for consent to the new furball? That's the best way...

Can I move out on April 14, 2016 or I am responsible to pay until April 30th 2016

As Mr Fitch writes, most lease agreements provide a definition of "lease year," which usually means 12 calendar months after the month in which the...

Can he do that?

I'm sorry to read about the challenges you and family face. They are too complicated for comment without substantial review of facts. Your dad...

What is the statue of limitations on MY filing an action, asserting same allegations as I did in previously dismissed case?

My heartfelt suggestion is that you get some help moving and restoring your health. Once those things are achieved, you will be in a much better...