No, the landlord may not keep the belongings to pay for back rent; at least not automatically. The landlord may use the tenant's security deposit...

I agree with the previous comment, and I would add that your contract should speak to this issue. Review the terms of your rental agreement and...

There are general allegations set forth in a complaint, and then there are specific facts that support the general allegations. Some people do...

Motion to Compel further answers language to deal with objection

I do not spend much time in Family Court specifically, but the courts generally take a very liberal approach to what information might be...

How do I legally evict a tenant?

I recommend explaining to the tenant that the rent money due belongs to the estate, not you personally. It will be the estate that pursues the...

My girlfriend and I moved out of our old apartment and our landlord is refusing to give back the security deposit.

Without more information (dates, etc.), it is difficult to address your specific situation. Generally if you terminate a lease prior to the end of...

Is it legal to lease out our residential house in Napa,CA for only few days once a month ?

I agree with Mr. Spirtos. While you might argue that you are technically within the ordinances by only leasing once per month, you are still...

[CA Code] Based on Several and Liability can a landlord submit a claim for property damages from both tenants if one gave 30days

One way we commonly see landlords and tenants dealing with potential property damage issues is by using a move-in/move-out inspection form. If...

For a real estate attorney. I have a landlord/tenant question about being asked to leave with no contract.

Unless you had an agreement to rent your home for a specified period of time longer than a month, your rental agreement will likely be deemed...

Do I have a wrongful termination case?

As indicated above, you cannot be "terminated" as an independent contractor. This is because you were never an employee to begin with. You may...