Questions answered by Frances Miller Campbell

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Can I collect interest back on my security deposit?

Frances's answer | Answered on October 31, 2009

If you unit is in Los Angeles and rent-controlled (it is in a multi-unit property that was built before 1979), your landlord must pay you interest...

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How long can I remain in a house I rent that has been foreclosed on? can I get a copy of Obama's Protecting Tenants legislation

Frances's answer | Answered on October 29, 2009

The bank has to give you 90 DAYS NOTICE in writing before evicting you. The new owner (the bank) is also responsible for your security deposit. ...

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Can a fee(non-refundable) be charged to tenant for use of remote (must return at end) to enter "free" parking garage access?

Frances's answer | Answered on October 29, 2009

The landlord cannot change the terms of your tenancy without giving you thirty days written notice. Also, in Los Angeles, assuming that your...

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Do I have to pay my roommates anything when my name is taken off the lease?

Frances's answer | Answered on October 29, 2009

You are not responsible for the damage, so don't pay them. There is nothing they can do to force you to pay, especially because you are out of state.

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Does landlord have to accept rent?

Frances's answer | Answered on October 28, 2009

Dear tenant, I am assuming that when the rent was due, the landlord sent you a 3 day notice to pay rent or quit. During those 3 days, the...

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The landlord wants me to pay for a broken sliding glass window that is inside the house, broken by a burgler. Do I have to pay?

Frances's answer | Answered on October 28, 2009

Dear tenant, You have no responsibility to fix what you did not break. Ignore the landlord's request.

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Having trouble with other tenants and landlord won't do anything.

Frances's answer | Answered on October 28, 2009

In order to answer your question, I really need more details. Generally, however, if one tenant is disrupting the lives of other tenants, the...

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After a suspicious fire, can a landlord deny entry to police to investigate and question the tenants?

Frances's answer | Answered on October 28, 2009

The landlord has it backwards. Only the tenants can allow the police to enter their home voluntarily. If the tenants did not want the police to...

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We have been infested by bed bugs. Can we get out of our lease? Can we be reimbursed with the mattress that we threw?

Frances's answer | Answered on October 27, 2009

Dear tenant, The landlord has a positive obligation to keep the premises free from bed bugs. See Civil Code section 1941.1. If the landlord...

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Can tenants in a building whose owner is being sued by the Health Department for gross violations of CA. health code ,be evicted

Frances's answer | Answered on October 27, 2009

Dear tenant, Of course, anyone can be sued for eviction for any reason. Likely, you had a very good defense in your case, but having a good...

Frances Miller Campbell's Answers (1212)

Can I collect interest back on my security deposit?

How long can I remain in a house I rent that has been foreclosed on? can I get a copy of Obama's Protecting Tenants legislation

Can a fee(non-refundable) be charged to tenant for use of remote (must return at end) to enter "free" parking garage access?

Do I have to pay my roommates anything when my name is taken off the lease?

Does landlord have to accept rent?

The landlord wants me to pay for a broken sliding glass window that is inside the house, broken by a burgler. Do I have to pay?

Having trouble with other tenants and landlord won't do anything.

After a suspicious fire, can a landlord deny entry to police to investigate and question the tenants?

We have been infested by bed bugs. Can we get out of our lease? Can we be reimbursed with the mattress that we threw?

Can tenants in a building whose owner is being sued by the Health Department for gross violations of CA. health code ,be evicted