How many days constitutes as normal wear and tear on the carpet so that they can't charge us to replace it?

If your landlord charges you to replace the carpet, take him to small claims court for bad faith retention of security deposit. One small stain...

Rent due issues

If your landlord accepted your rent late, and you're current now, there is nothing your landlord can do to you because of past late payments. They...

Signed a one-year lease with an apartment in Bakersfield, ca. due to work being slow my rent was paid late in Feb.

You do not have to pay it. A "rent concession" is a discount the landlord voluntarily gives to a tenant--it is not a fine. Your landlord is...

A landlord absolutely cannot tell you you can't have overnight guests. To do so would be an invasion of your constitutional right to privacy.

Relax. Only the other side's lawyer will be asking you questions--not your family members. Try to stay calm and answer as accurately as possible.

Can I be evicted for withholding rent for repairs?

While you have a legitimate defense to an unlawful detainer action, and were within your rights to withhold rent, you should pay the $364.00...

I am disabled can I get evicited?

Sorry, but you can always get evicted for not paying your rent. If your rent is going to be late for a few days because of a problem obtaining...

The city has the power to secure dangerous dwelling places. This is for the public safety. I very much doubt an illegal utility hook-up is the...

I would like to evict a family from a home that I am buying in Santa Monica without paying relocation fees.

No. It is illegal to try to circumvent the Santa Monica rent control law. Pay the relocation and count your lucky stars that your property is not...

Who is liable for decay tree falling on rental premises & causing tenants personal property damages.

Your landlord, not his insurance company, is responsible to repair your car. He is 100% responsible. Sue him in small claims court for the damage...