Can I send my tenant a good faith estimate of why I am withholding the security deposit by email ? when is the 21 days up?

Immediately send tenant the legally required written notice letter applying the deposit funds to unpaid rent and damages. Demand additional money...

Can my landlord raise my rent $500 after 1 year?

Commercial leases are not regulated. Landlord must give you at least 30 days written notice of any changes to lease terms, if you are on a monthly...

I have not had hot water for seven days what should I do?

Under current circumstances it is possible landlord is having trouble getting repairs made. He should be giving you detailed explanation of the...

Am I required to give my landlord advance notice if I do not plan on renewing my lease?

That would be a question your lease can answer. Many provide that rentals become month to month automatically if tenant does not provide notice....

Residents rights to break the lease

It would be helpful to know more about your circumstances. Are you renting a room in someone’s home? An apartment in a building with professional...

Are Attorneys Unavailable During the Pandemic?

If you need help addressing bad behavior with your property manager, there is a non-profit program that can help you for very low fees. They can...

Can landlord add an immediate addendum to rental agreement stating no guests while under shelter in place order?

These selfish people blow my mind. I am glad landlord wants to help. It would help if the lease restricted guests. Has landlord contacted...

I live in a disastered area (think Chernobyl) can I leave and break my lease to try to protect my life ?

You can find compassion and help for affordable fees from Conflict Intervention Service (CIS) at the Bar Association of San Francisco -...

No, text messages are not legal notices. Under certain circumstances, the participants may act on the message and then be unable to claim a defect...

Question about Coronavirus stimulus bill on tenant eviction?

The moratorium does not forgive rent, it temporarily defers it given the crisis. There is also a lot of confusion about the whole situation....