California Security Deposit Question- Landlord Reneging on Deal

She is required to return the deposit to you 21 days after the date you vacate the premises. An agreement to the contrary is void. If she deducts...

I was served with a notice of motion re: sanctions for failure to appear at a court ordered mediation.

It appears to me what happened here is that there was a post-mediation status conference at which you did not appear and the other side did appear....

Roommate not on lease, has not paid this months rent, and refuses to sign anything saying she will leave.

It appears as though the roommate would be classified as a subtenant who will be evicted if she does not leave once the thirty days' notice that...

How do i fight a civil law case with the statute of limitations on my side

If you have a solid defense, and you are sure that it is an old debt, you may want to consider filing a demurrer. Or, answer the complaint, and...

What if the proper legal procedure for evicting was violated by the Landlord, can a tenant sue and what is the violation?

It is hard to answer your question without knowing what it is the landlord did wrong. As a tenant, if the landlord does not follow the proper...

Can landlord take money out of my deposit for window that broke while i was away

If the damage was caused by a tenant, the tenant is responsible for its repair. So, in that case, yes, your landlord can take the money to repair...

Landlord - tenant.

I would agree with the thoughts posted by my colleagues. I would just add that the landlord has an obligation to make reasonable efforts to ensure...

I agree with my colleague, Mr. Eschen. Let me also add that a landlord, when a tenant wants to sublease or assign the lease to another, cannot...

How Do I get out of a bad roommate situation?

Your best bet is to notify the landlord about the smoking situation. The landlord has an obligation to take reasonable steps to ensure your "quiet...

What happens if I cash partial payment of rent?

If you cash partial payment, then you are accepting partial payment to cover the breach and the three day notice becomes null and void. You should...