Tenant rights for electricity included with rental payment

Well, the landlord has breached the contract with the tenant. He promised to provide electricity and did not do so. Since this property is not...

The landlord cannot throw you out. He has to file an unlawful detainer action against you. If he turns off the water and sewer, call the police. ...

Previous landlords are trying to charge us for deck and fence

I think your landlords are being unreasonable. Can they sue you? Yes, they can. Will they win? I doubt it.

Do I need to pay rent even though I moved out of the apartment and I am not on the lease?

If you had an obligation to pay rent at all, it would have been pursuant to your oral agreement with your friend. Did you offer to pay half the...

Landlord in unlawful detainer action with defective 3-day notice and no cause of action is bad mouthing me to other landlords.

Listen, just because you're in the right doesn't mean it's a good idea to sue. I agree with you--the landlord is slandering you. Now think about...

Based on a retaliatory eviction case what is considered a retaliatory act ?will a 3 day notice and UD be considered retaliation

Service of an unlawful detainer action can be considered retaliatory depending on why it is served on you. If the unlawful detainer action was...

Limit on # of days for overnight guests

It is a gray area of the law whether or not this is legal. I think it's a violation of your privacy for the landlord to inquire if your mother is...

Does landlord have the right to disallow cleaning of air ducts/do i need a lawyer

You do not need the landlord's permission to clean the air ducts. Wow, landlords are getting crazier every day. You don't need a lawyer for...

Can I be evicted if I pay my rent all time on time, and take great care of the home??

In most of California, a landlord can evict for any reason, except an illegal reason. That is, a landlord cannot evict you because of your race or...

You are absolutely right to make a motion to quash and I bet it will be granted. If the 3 day notice acknowledges that rent has been received, you...