Breakig the lease

Your change in circumstances does not allow you "break" the lease without penalty. But the story should not end there. The landlord should be...

I have a problem with my landlord what can I do

If it is not too late, try to have a constructive conversation with your landlord. Do not make this a fight. Even bad relationships can be improved...

Do current tenants have the right to return to a month to month lease after renovations

A monthly agreement can be canceled on proper notice for any reason or no reason. If your husband is represented by legal counsel, you and he...

In California is it required for a Fee Title to be recorded with the County Recorders Office?

A quit claim deed does not need to be recorded to be valid, though the recipient usually wants to record the deed to protect his/her interests....

Can I be kicked out without any notice if I have not signed a lease?

You mean your parents didn't sign a lease either? if they are renting, and all of you live there, then legally it is likely that only the landlord...

Should we get our deposit back?

New owners must honor your lease and follow state law on returning deposits, both as to notice and deductions. Read about the rules here:...

Judge ordered private mediation in California central district court

Questions for you. Typically, unless a contract requires you to mediate, it is a voluntary affair. Even a judge cannot "order" you to mediate,...

Medical Marijuana in my apartment?

My colleagues are right. I'd like to push on a bit into the facts and suggest a non-confrontational approach. Are you paid up on your rent?...

How do I resolve an unlawful detainer, I tried to pay in full, plus late fee, one day after deadline and eviction was filed?

Please follow suggestions from yesterday. New facts don't change anything. If your lease expires in a couple weeks, they cannot get court action to...

The first thing you should do is sit down with the building manager or their boss and ask for compensation, which might be future rent credits,...