Can I be evicted because the manager gave me the wrong information regarding our total move in cost?

Well, it's definitely not your fault. The rent is what the manager told you it would be. You have an offer (from the manager) and acceptance (by...

Co-lessee did not pay her rent share and refuses to move out at the end of the lease period.

The apartment management should evict the third tenant for non-payment of rent. You do not have any liability since you terminated the tenancy...

What action can a tenant persue when falling on apartment premises?

You can sue your landlord if you trip and fall in an apartment complex due to the landlord's negligence (for instance, a railing breaks when you're...

Dear RN, This is not really an ADA case, but a violation of the Unruh Act. The problem is, it's not a particularly valuable case. Your damages...

My lawyer has told me he has filed a lawsuit.

Your lawyers should be sending you copies of what he files in the Court. Just ask him for a copy. If he won't send you one, or you find out he's...

Listed as a "Doe".

Dear Doe, Almost every lawsuit in California lists "Does" in the summons and complaint. We do this in case we find out about someone else who...

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Late claim on class action - I called plaintiffs atty to advise of late claimon 12/4, no return call, court signed order 12/8!

One of the reasons that companies benefit from being sued in a class action is that it cuts off liability for potential class members to sue...

Do I have the legal right to deny a painter or other workmen from going on our roof to paint/repair the building next door?

You certainly can deny ANYONE the right to go onto your roof. If they use your roof, call the police--it's trespassing. In the meantime, if these...

Your landlord is acting unreasonably. Unless your lease has a provision where the landlord gets to approve the color of tinted glass and mail...

We just found out that foreclosure process has began on the house which we are renting. Where should our next month payment go?

Dear tenant, You have to pay the rent to the current owner. If the house is sold at a foreclosure sale, you will either have a new landlord,...