Renters Rights

The answer depends on the language of the lease and the missing parts of your apartment. 1. Does the agreement specify that the landlord can...

Tenant cut a tree in front yard without landlords written consent. Can landlord deduct this from security deposit?

Talk to the city. They may fine the tenant, or they will just plant a new tree instead. Many cities have green initiatives - were if you call...

Can I use my tenants last months rent to pay for property damages in excess of security deposit?

I think it really depends on the language of the rental agreement - how did the lease describe the move in costs? The answer really depends on the...

Can a landlord evict one of three tenants in CA? It is a month to month agreement.

Have you all signed the lease agreement? The answer really depends on the lease agreement and who signed it. The landlord is able to evict the...

Is between real estate agents email can be considered a contract?

California Civil Code section 1624(4) states which contracts in California HAVE to be in writing in order to be a valid agreement: " (4) An...

Need help my landlords a scume loard

Any additional information? Is it a habitability issue? It is a safety issue? Was the issue fixed?

Hello! The warrant requirement comes from the 4th amendment of the U.S. Constitution and applies to the government alone, not to individual...

You are correct, section 9 of civil code 1941 requires a locked mailbox. It is one of the required living conditions under the landlords duty of...

'Squatting' or trespassing can be a civil or criminal matter. As a property owner, you have the right to prevent others from illegally entering...

My townhouse is infested of bed bugs, for more than a year. what can i do?  Chatsworth, CA | on Apr 2

Sounds like you need to contact attorneys that will call you back. Landlords have a duty to maintain all living areas in a habitable condition....