Is an Emotional Support Animal considered a pet?

May I suggest a different approach? Don't start legalistically. It's true that neither you nor the HOA can deny your tenant a properly certificated...

As a landlord of a duplex in Emeryville, California, am I responsible for the tenant's flea problem?

The reasonable course of action is to avoid a legalistic or lease-provision approach to the problem. Flea infestations are common, even endemic...

What can I do if my landlord waited 40days after I vacate to tell me about my deposit? And now wants more money.

Did you give landlord your forwarding address? If yes, and they missed the 21-day deadline, write a kind letter respectfully demanding a full...

Long term year lease

Yes, you can lease for ten years and reserve a unilateral right to cancel yourself. That's done all the time in commercial leases. I recommend you...

My HOA wants me to pay for the $15,000 pluming damage that started by the clogged kitchen sink, the board ruled it's my fault.

You need to see an attorney. The board cannot determine "fault." The legal documents covering your unit and the HOA determine who is responsible...

What are my rights since i sublet from a relative, who after an arguement turned in the keys without notifying me?

You are in a tough spot, especially if your relative did not get management's permission to "sub-let" to you. While they can not put you on the...

Eviction/30 day notice/ Rent

Your landlord is in error. Since she gave you notice to terminate the lease, she must prorate your rent if you find a place to move before the...

No rules in the residential lease for overnight guests. What law should be applied?

It is a mistake to approach this matter legalistically. You are overlooking the fact that it is a tenant, not the landlord, who is making the...

If you are on a month to month rental agreement, the landlord can raise the rent on 30 days notice. If you have a one-year lease at fixed rent, he...

60 days notice to quit. My tenant is asking to stay additional 12 days..

No. Ask tenant to provide written agreement to move out on 11/30. A signed letter is fine. Assuming everyone is acting in good faith, giving...