My apartment does not allow me to fit any size couch in due to the small entry way.

Did you look at the apartment before you rented it? If so, you were fully advised about the small entry. If not, you should not have signed the...

A landlord may not enter an apartment except for the purpose of making "necessary or agreed repairs." (Also to show the apartment to prospective...

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Does a landlord have to supply you with heat and if he knows heat isnt working do you pay rent

Dear tenant-- This is a mess. First of all, evictions under the Mobilehome Residency Law (the "MRL") are very tricky. The MRL has very strict...

Do I have the right to appeal this decision?

The answer is yes, but it's not worth it. Most likely, when your landlord served the UD, he also served "all unknown occupants." THAT's when you...

Mice?

The landlord is legally required to provide extermination service to the apartment. See Civil Code section 1941 and 1941.1. She CANNOT charge you...

Whoa. No, your landlord CANNOT keep you from having guests at any hour of the day or night you want to have guests. This is a violation of your...

If I pay most of the rent can he evict me?

You have a right to withhold rent to if your landlord refuses to make repairs. If he tries to evict you for non-payment of rent, his failure to...

Can someone other than homeowner evict tenant on a 5 month lease?

Dear tenant, Your mother does not have the right to evict you without your brother's permission. If your mother does file an unlawful...

Should I file a prejudgement claim of right to possession?

If your landlord was served with an unlawful detainer action at your address, it makes me think that you have been served with a post-foreclosure...

My lease expires Jan. 31st. January's rent was paid in advance. If I move out on Jan. 22, can I still get my deposit back?

No, you should have no trouble getting back your security deposit. However, keep in mind that the landlord has 21 days after you move out to...