Does the landlord have to pay one utility bill?

Dear Tenant, The landlord does not have to pay the utility bills. They only have to make sure that the utilities are in good working order.

What am I responsible to pay if I'm breaking the lease, fervently trying to re-rent, & landlord makes no attempt to help? Thanks

Your landlord is acting in bad faith to try to extort money from you. The landlord has a duty to mitigate his damages--that means that *HE*...

I moved out of my LA apt. and broke the lease. If served eviction papers due to nonpayment, am I responsible for remainder due?

Dear Tenant, Your landlord CANNOT file an eviction action against you if you have moved out of the apartment. Eviction actions are for...

Utilities included in lease, but tenants have to pay for electrical since conversion -- should they be reimbursed by landlord?

In this answer I'm going to assume you live in a rent-controlled apartment. In that case, the landlord can't increase your rent, which includes...

Dear tenant, Your landlord is required to repair all "dilapidations" (problems) with the apartment that render it "untenantable." See Civil...

We give a 30 notice to my landlord. can he hold our last month rent until the day we move out?

Dear Tenant, Unfortunately, your landlord is right on this one. Although many landlords call a security deposit "last month's rent," it is...

Can a landlord charge a tennant for a plumbers visit?

Dear tenant, You absolutely do NOT have to pay for a plumber's visit. It is the landlord's legal obligation to repair "all dilapidations" of...

Dear tenant, I published a legal guide on this very subject, that lays out exactly how to get your money back, and...

I've been in my LA apt for 10 years. the carpet is in bad repair. are they responsible for replacing it?

Dear Tenant, If you are in a rent-controlled building (built before 1979), the landlord cannot raise your rent more than the allowable...

Towing of Vehicle from Apt. Complex.

Dear Tenant, My first advice is not to listen to the advice by the New Jersey lawyer who answered your question. If you withhold rent, you will...