Based on the facts you described, you may have a viable claim against your landlord for breach of the implied warranty of habitability. An...

In California is it legal for a landlord to have different pet policies for different rooms of a shared house?

I'm not aware of any legal authority that says a landlord has to give equal pet-related lease terms to tenants. Tenants in different units in the...

I agree with Ms. Rodriguez - the first step is to request in writing that the landlord resolve the situation. Offhand, I think noise/odor from the...

What do you do when 2 lodgers in my single family home have provided a 30 day notice on a month-to-month & one will not leave?

The remedy for tenants refusing to leave is to sue them for unlawful detainer (eviction). Your mother will need to give the correct legal...

If I want to keep the place what I ask to do so ?

The question is way too vague for anyone to be able to give you useful advice. There are no "right things to say" that apply to every single case....

As far as I know, there is no legally required form. What you're talking about is the "repair and deduct remedy," where if the premises are...

I agree generally with Mr. Busch. This is likely going to be a very fact-dependent situation. I would want to read the lease agreement to see what...

How can I have a safe home?

For the abuse/threats/harassment, you could try to get a restraining order. I'll note that *some*--not all--of what you describe may not legally...

Fastest way to evict someone from my home?

Assuming they are tenants, you need to give the proper notice (which may be 3, 30, or 60 days depending on the reason for eviction and length of...

What you're describing may be either a 3-day notice to cure or quit, or a 3-day notice to quit without the option to cure. The difference is...