Can a landlord do this in California?

Small claims court is where legal disputes are resolved by a judge. Yes, a landlord-tenant dispute can be resolved in small claims court up to...

I broke my lease but I let the managers know the reason why, and now they are charging me for the rest of my lease, can they do?

A landlord can sue for the time that the rental unit was vacant and any loss of income. However, the landlord has a duty to try to "mitigate"...

How can I get my eviction expunged?

If a judgment is outstanding for you from a UD/eviction case, you'll need two things to improve the situation: (1) a satisfaction of judgment in...

Was my dwelling uninhabitable because of mold?

A tenant must give his or her landlord access to make repairs to the rental unit. The landlord should provide for an alternative premises if the...

What should i do

I am unclear how many folks are renting in the same house. More than one and it is looking more like a multi-unit rental or residential hotel, not...

What do I do if I got a 60 day notice to move then a 3 day notice a few days afterwards ?

Consult a tenant rights attorney immediately, as there are multiple notices and you need to determine which controls and also if either or both are...

What are my rights as a tenant who has been locked out of my house. No notice was given by myself or landlord.

You have left and found a place, but now your property is being held illegally. Not sure who locked you out, was it your co-tenant or the...

Can a 3day notice to pay or quit be sent by email?

The date of personal service or, if personal service not possible, then of the actual posting is the service date of the 3-day notice. Service of...

You have been attacked by two persons and illegally locked out of your rental before the full time has expired on the stipulation. The harm for...

Wrongful eviction

No counter claims are permitted in an unlawful detainer action, which is supposed to be a "summary proceeding." If you file a motion to set aside...