Security Deposit and Painting Deduction

If you painted the walls various colors, you have to repaint to "generic eggshell." Otherwise, the landlord has the right to deduct money from...

Rent Raises

Dear tenant, Unless Palmdale has a municipal ordinance to the contrary, the landlord may raise the rent to whatever the market will bear. This...

I am a renter w/2 year lease that started March 2009. Landlord is short selling. What's 120 day notice mean? what are my rights?

Without knowing for sure, it seems like your landlord is trying to get you out by invoking the Ellis Act, which is a law that allows a landlord to...

I did not give permission for landlady to come in to my apt I was in the bathtub. She was with 2 workmen THEY SAW ME NAKED

Ok, well, this is criminal trespass, so you should call the police. My second bit of advice is to get the hell out of that apartment. Your...

What are my rights as a tenant when construction on my apartment building has lasted longer than the initial quoted time period?

This is a tricky situation. The best advice I can give you is to call the Los Angeles Housing Department at 866-557-RENT and ask for an...

What is an attorney's responsibility outside his firm.

Dear manager, It would really help me answer the question if you would give a hint about what the attorney wants. For instance, does he want...

Can A Nuisance Tenant be Evicted in Los Angeles?

I would be careful if I were you with the idea that there's no rent control--you are using a 3 bedroom house as a rooming house, and that might...

Dear tenant, Does this even matter? Did you owe the money? Or is the landlord saying that you didn't pay the rent or trying to evict you? ...

Rented a house, cant get in

Sounds like you're the victims of fraud. You need to report this to the police.

How much can i be charged to add a person to my lease

Dear tenant, As you are in a non-rent-controlled area, the landlord can charge you as much as he wants, so long as he give s proper notice in...