Can I terminate a lease agreement before move in based on current global issues. i.e. Corona virus.

Right now there are protections in place to prevent people from being evicted during the crisis. I am unaware of any rights being created so a...

My friend moved into an apartment with black mold in the garage. Is it illegal that the landlord said they would not fix it?

Your friend needs to speak directly to an attorney so questions can be asked. A bunch of facts and the lease need to be reviewed in order to answer...

Can a Landlord accept 6 months of rent up front, in addition to the tenant paying a security deposit.?

Yes, you can negotiate a lease that provides for substantial (or total) pre-payment of rent. What are you getting in return for that? The business...

What are guests for rental property?

Yes. And I commend you for seeking help to handle the situation. Living in San Francisco, you can appreciate that landlords are very sensitive...

Am I able to terminate my 1 year apartment lease early and get my security deposit back if I move out due to the virus spread?

I agree with my colleague, though many cities are passing special landlord tenant rules in connection with #VirusCorona. Most focus on preventing...

What are my tenant rights- Eviction process in California.

Something is terribly wrong with this picture. And you may have been scammed by someone who is not the property owner. Don’t be a doormat and...

What does your lease say? Have you politely but firmly objected to the charge in writing, asking on what lease provision it is based? If not, do...

When is it rightful to expect a management company to take action or compensate for temporary displacement?

I agree with my colleague except as follows. You need to provide legal notice to landlord that they are in breach of the lease for failure to...

What will happen if a family of 7 is discovered to be living in an unfinished garage in the state of California?

What is your interest here? If you have no relationship with them, and are concerned for their safety, share your feelings with the family. If the...

I am re-posting your question in Employment Law.