Is a 30-day notice written and signed by the co-signer valid?

The parties need to first review the terms of the lease agreement to ensure that the notice is proper and being properly served. Improper service...

Can a landlord require a tenant to move out if he/she contacts the health department and request for an inspection?

No. That is considered retaliation by the landlord and one of many legal defenses against eviction, if properly asserted in the eviction case. It...

Rats, rodents and other pests can make a dwelling uninhabitable and likely violate numerous building and Health and Safety Codes. Residential...

What can I do?

Your answer is found in Cal Civil Code 1954. You can give a landlord permission to enter the property without proper 24-hour written notice, if you...

Is the dog peeing over the balcony onto your patio or is the dog coming down to your patio from the stairway? Perhaps if you can ever reach the...

Do I have a Case?

You need to immediately hire a U.D. defense attorney or get one from FREE legal services to represent you. If you go to the clerk at the...

Is that legal if I don't have a deposit in the landlord and want to break the lease as it's not inhabitable?

If you gave notice to landlord of a sewer blockage and you intend to have a rooter type service come out to fix it, you can then repair and deduct...

Is the new landlord able to take the garage for me? Is it necessary to go to court?

You need to have proof (evidence if the case goes to court) that this was your garage and part of your rental agreement with the prior owner of the...

Got a notice to vacate on my door on this morning on 9/20/192019, and it says I'm ordered to vacate no later then 10/10/19?

Contact a tenant rights attorney or legal service immediately. Do NOT wait! Based on the Sheriff's Notice posted, there appears to be a judgment...

Can my landlord donate as a charitable gift my apartment to a family who is a friend of the property manager by evicting me?

An eviction notice must be in writing, in proper form, state the basis or amount due accurately and properly served. Consult with a tenant rights...