Does anyone know of any similar cases?

My esteemed colleagues have all given you excellent legal answers. Here is some color commentary, from an asset manager perspective. The tenant...

What protections do I have to stay in my unit? Am I required to sign this month-to-month lease agreement?

It's probably in everyone's best interests to have your tenancies restated on a current form. But for (hopefully) obvious reasons, the tenants need...

When can a landlord contact their tenants and what should the reasons be? Thank you.

This is a relationship management issue, more than a landlord tenant issue. Here are some suggestions. Block landlord's phone number. Advise her in...

How do I recover damages?

Have you turned this one over to your own insurance carrier? That's the place to start. Otherwise, engage a real estate attorney to put both HOA...

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Isn't a 60 day notice required? Is a text considered legal notification?

You are entitled to 60 days written notice and the text is not valid notice. Now, on the facts you shared, why wouldn't you be out of there by...

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Are we within our rights to have 60 days to move ? Our lease ended and 28 days they want the vacant. Is this considered legal

You're probably owed 60 days on these facts, but this situation calls for compromise. Especially if the relationship has been good. Go out for...

What proof is required for a landlord to threaten a tenant with eviction for violating non-smoking ordinance?

OMG, this is a perfect scenario for SEEDS, the community mediation service in Berkeley. In meantime, write letter to all three tenants,...

Can a landlord bypass my $100 3 day hold on an apartment and lease it to someone else? If so, what can I do about it?

It depends on what the holding agreement says. Regardless, you are entitled to a refund, based on your question. Get your money and move on. Better...

Can he keep the security deposit - even though I never moved in nor paid any rent?

Yes, but hopefully you did not sign a "holding deposit," which is different. You should show documents and share timing details with attorney or...

What to do when building management is against a disabled person?

Sorry to read about your distressing situation. It's difficult to advise you without specific facts. You should consult with a local tenant...