Lease breaking fee during renovation ?

Doesn't sound like management understands the law in California. They have an obligation to mitigate losses - that means making every reasonable...

Should we continue to pay this unlawful 50 dollar fee? Should we request that she use our last deposit as our last month?

Suggestions: First, become very familiar with the security deposit rules here:...

That's an interesting but bizarre question. It deserves a practical response, not a legal one. At least at first. The manager is way overstepping...

Can I do anything to break my lease in order to move to a healthier location?

I think you are justified to vacate the property without penalty on these facts. Something is wrong if smoke is entering your room as you describe....

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What are the rights of a master tenant to change what rooms everyone occupies and the division of rent between the rooms?

There is no such thing as a master tenant. Sounds like you are subleasing space in violation of your lease. You are creating big problems for...

Those items don't raise a habitability claim. Have you thought of asking your landlord to market the space for lease, as you are leaving?...

I have contacted the landlord numerous times, asking them to post a "no church parking" sign and "no loitering" sign....

Not possible to answer without more info. Are people trespassing on property that is yours exclusively under the lease? Like in your driveway, if...

Lease signed but security deposit never given, then lease broken. What am I entitled to, and is it worth suing?

Don't pursue this tenant, who really may be ill. But perhaps you dodged a bullet. Best to apply the experience to future scenarios. Get "cash on...

Is the above correct? Am I missing any critical pieces? What evidence do I need to obtain the unlawful detainer?

This may be piling on, but I'd like to point out that there's no such thing as a "master tenant." Furthermore, unless you have a lease expressly,...

There should be no conflict between your section 8 status and the presence of an ESA. Kudos to your landlord/managers for consenting - many are as...