Are the tenants without any rights to their space? Remedies? Infringement on running a business?

The world's biggest Woolworth store use to occupy the Flood Building on Market at Powell. It stayed open for forty-five years at 1949 rents. In...

Does the manager have the right to ask us not to have people wait for us in their cars even though theyre outside the building?

Is the area marked for loading or parking? You know, manager may not have a "right," but the request is reasonable. Think about it. It promotes a...

Do I have any recourse, my landlord said she cannot do anything about it.

Yes. Your landlord has obligation to ensure neighbor's activity doesn't unreasonably interfere with your use of apartment. If she can't solve...

Seller won't move out after short sale close escrow and she is in bankcrucy.

Where's the listing agent? She should've been on top of this before escrow closed. Make an appointment to see agent's broker manager. Not the...

Do I have a case?

I agree with Mr Roach, but also have a suggestion before you spend money on an attorney. Go see the agent's broker manager privately. Describe...

Sorry about your situation. It may or may not be reasonable, depending on the facts and your lease. It is a common issue in retail and commercial...

Do i have rights to avoid early termination fees if i can ensure that the landlord does not lose any rental money as a result?

If you are flexible, you can improve your situation. Don't focus on rights, but interests. The landlord has a duty to mitigate its losses if you...

Is it legal for the owner to ask us for a pet deposit for Emotional Support Animal?

You asked what action to take under the circumstances. Without disagreeing with my colleagues on the law, I suggest you carry the message softly....

Does California law (e.g., Civil Law 1942.5(c)) prevent the landlord from refusing to renew a lease in retaliation?

Here's something I've learned managing landlord tenant conflict from Manhattan to Maui: if your fighting instead of collaborating, you're in an...

Unlawful Detainer Service

Do both, but make sure you name the correct tenant entity in lease, in addition to strictly following the lease notice provision. If there is a...