How can I get my money back where I rented a house through VRBO and the week I rented there was a forest fire in the area.

How much money is involved? You need to quantify this unfortunate situation to determine whether it is worth pursuing. I'm guessing the VRBO...

Your question is a bit confusing. "Landlord" & "owner" mean the same thing. Landlord may hire agents to manage property for them. Changes in...

If a case is under court jurisdiction is the plaintiff allowed to open a new case on the same matters ?

With so many issues involved, you should seek legal counsel or help from the multiple tenants rights organizations in Berkeley and Oakland (your...

Can I get help cancelling my timeshare contract, it's been a month since I bought it?

If you literally "just bought" the timeshare, you should be able to cancel it. Look for the provision in your contract. Whether it is there or not,...

Eviction rental apartment 30 day notice of termination, san jose ca

It may be that a single unfortunate incident has caused fear among various people and the property managers are taking the easy way out by evicting...

Rights if I never received move-in inspection form and roommate was told just to sign it without explanation.

Better to challenge the claim of total carpet replacement, rather than focus on a technicality that actually creates a kind of conflict with your...

Do I need a estate attorney? Can I get addtional compensation despite the restoration fee? Mold and leakage issue.

Yes. Hire legal counsel. You might check with your insurance carrier first, to see whether they would step in for you or cover legal expenses. It...

Can my landlord increase my rent (in accordance with rent control) on an amount that includes an extra roommate charge?

Does your landlord know your roommate left? Have you tried pointing out that the rent adjustment should be adjusted based on single occupancy?...

Can a landlord just tell you that they are going to conduct a home inspection

Sure they can. You should want them to do both, regularly. You are entitled to receive advance notice and you are obligated to cooperate...

Real estate attorney

It sounds like a misunderstanding here. Your question reads to me that Lauren wants Lorin to sign a new lease, which would effectively take you off...