I agree with the above except it was not legally proper for the landlord to just deduct the amount from your security deposit. Unfortunately...

I have a month to month lease , this is my third year here. in september october november and december i paid the 5th with late

Only a judge can you pick to you and that’s only after a trial, you can even ask for a jury, which only happens after you get written notice and...

Do I have a legal standing in this situation?

Its not harassment, and even if it were that is not a legal cause of action. You may have rights as a tenant or lodger however, so you should...

Should I get a tenant to sign a late payment plan agreement or should I convert the unpaid rent into a promissory note?

Consult competent landlord counsel. As an educated guess I would recommend serving a 3 day notice to protect yourself and place pressure on the...

Breaking a lease will not have an effect on your immigration status. It is not a crime. You need to read your lease and follow the procedures there...

Can sheriff lockout still happen after landlord accepts payment after UD?

I agree with the above but I am concerned about the Sheriff lockout. This can only happen after a judgement against you in an unlawful detainer...

Do I include a tenant's child in the 3 day notice and unlawful detainer complaint?

I want to echo that nuisance evictions are very difficult to accomplish in Los Angeles and that you should seek out landlord counsel. There may be...

Can tenant claim breach of quiet enjoyment for maintenance work done with their consent?

Where is the claim? Are they asking for a rent credit or is this in court already? You are responsible for the mold, so if you can offer a rent...

Can I charge 10 % of the lease rents to each non authorized occupants living on the premises with my tenants?

Any rent increase must be in writing, in keeping with the lease, and within the limits of the applicable ordinances like a local rent control...

Can I take a prorated amount off my rent?

It depends on whose fault the lock malfunction was. A landlord should have someone on site to deal with these emergencies. Did you reach out to a...