Questions answered by Roger Anthony Moss

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Tenant broke contract with us and is now suing us, saying we breached it first. Do we have a good chance of winning?

Roger's answer | Answered on January 14, 2016

What exactly is tenant "suing" you for? It's not possible to guide you without specific facts and a review of documents. I can say this tenant...

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If a lease agreement doesn't reference a specific statute or quote it directly, does that mean the lease isnt following the law?

Roger's answer | Answered on January 13, 2016

No, that is not true. Generally speaking.

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Documented Emotional Support Request Denied/Ignored

Roger's answer | Answered on January 13, 2016

You don't need to jump through hoops on this one. Landlord's "beliefs" are not relevant. ESAs are protected under California law, which is what...

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Is it legal for her to bill our electricity based on a percentage of her bill, even though we are separately metered?

Roger's answer | Answered on January 13, 2016

It is a shame landlord changed her mind. She may be in breach of the lease agreement. One would have to look at it to be sure. But your problem...

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Who has the duty to inform tenants of a change in ownership?

Roger's answer | Answered on January 12, 2016

When the sale occurred, the seller should have notified all tenants that you were purchasing the building. And you should have contacted each...

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Landlord wants us to break our lease and move out so her daughter can move in.

Roger's answer | Answered on January 12, 2016

Yes - you are entitled to stay unless there is a negotiated end to your tenancy. Get help from someone experienced with lease workouts in this...

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What is are right low income housing

Roger's answer | Answered on January 12, 2016

Mr. Lange is right on the law. All I can offer in addition is some perspective from a property manager's view point. The landlord tenant...

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I would like to know if I am responsible for a full months rent although I've paid for all the days I gave notice for?

Roger's answer | Answered on January 11, 2016

If you were on a month to month lease, the rent should be prorated based on your notice. Advise landlord kindly that you will not be paying the...

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Can my landlord move my belongings without my permission?

Roger's answer | Answered on January 11, 2016

It sounds like you received excellent service from a team of professionals who discovered additional work was needed to restore your home in the...

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Do I have a legal right to remain in the apartment and submit 30 day notice, or do I have to be out by the first?

Roger's answer | Answered on January 11, 2016

There is no such thing as a "primary tenant." If you signed the original lease as a tenant, your roommates can not put you out - only the landlord...

Roger Anthony Moss's Answers (6299)

Tenant broke contract with us and is now suing us, saying we breached it first. Do we have a good chance of winning?

If a lease agreement doesn't reference a specific statute or quote it directly, does that mean the lease isnt following the law?

Documented Emotional Support Request Denied/Ignored

Is it legal for her to bill our electricity based on a percentage of her bill, even though we are separately metered?

Who has the duty to inform tenants of a change in ownership?

Landlord wants us to break our lease and move out so her daughter can move in.

What is are right low income housing

I would like to know if I am responsible for a full months rent although I've paid for all the days I gave notice for?

Can my landlord move my belongings without my permission?

Do I have a legal right to remain in the apartment and submit 30 day notice, or do I have to be out by the first?