Landlord harassing tenant

Dear Tenant, You probably cannot get a restraining order. The Courts issue Civil Harassment restraining orders only when the defendant has...

Landlord will not take responsibility for leaks and high water bill.

Dear tenant, You should sue your landlord in small claims court for the $5640 you paid because of the leak. Bring all your water bills to...

Dear tenant, Sorry to inform you that your court record is permanent. The judgment may come off your credit report, but I am not an expert in...

CA landlord tenant law, squater's rights

Wow, that's a really sticky situation. It's almost unbelievable. If this person moved in and no one invited him to do so, I would call the...

Dear tenant, The answer depends on whether or not your apartment is rent-controlled. I am going to assume that it is. There is no law that...

Separate month-to-month contracts...is my roomate responsible for my rent?

Your instincts are correct--you are only responsible for the rent for your room, and you have no obligation to find someone to take your...

Dear landlord, Look at it like this: the tenants paid you for a house to live in. While the house they contracted for is unavailable, you have...

Non paying tenant

Dear landlord, Keep in mind that I'm a tenant's rights attorney and my answer to your question should be viewed in that light. When you...

Security deposit

The landlord is not allowed to deduct for "damage" that is the result of normal wear-and-tear. Cleaning the apartment and painting is on the...

Hi. I think that depends on what you mean by "remain on one's public record." There will always be a court record of the unlawful detainer. If...