Frances Miller Campbell's Answers (1212)

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If I've been sexually harassed by my landlord and afraid to co-habitate with him, do I have a defence in court if he sues?

Frances's answer | Answered on November 18, 2009

First of all, always put your safety first before your contractual obligations. This guy sounds dangerous, so move. Second, yes, his behavior...

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I am a landlord in San Francisco and wish to sell my property before the lease term ends, am I legally allowed to do this?

Frances's answer | Answered on November 16, 2009

Sure, you can sell your property before the lease term ends. The buyer will be buying a property with a tenant with a lease. As I'm sure you...

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Problem with manager, lease length, notice to vacate

Frances's answer | Answered on November 16, 2009

Your problem is a little confusing, but I'll give it a try. You only have to give a 30 day notice. You gave a 60 day notice. That is very...

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Problem with manager, lease length, notice to vacate

Frances's answer | Answered on November 16, 2009

Your problem is a little confusing, but I'll give it a try. You only have to give a 30 day notice. You gave a 60 day notice. That is very...

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The leasing office lost one of our money orders and is claiming that we only gave them one.

Frances's answer | Answered on November 16, 2009

There's no winning this fight. The leasing office is wrong, but is still going to try to evict you. While you have a witness to you paying the...

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Our prop. manager says that rodent/roach control is part of our upkeeping of our rental.

Frances's answer | Answered on November 16, 2009

Dear tenant, Your landlord is full of ... hot air. It is absolutely the landlord's responsibility to keep the premises substantially free of...

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Can I sue a policeman and an employee for Slander and Libel for writing a completely false report and quote?

Frances's answer | Answered on November 14, 2009

There is generally no liability for defamation arising out of a false police report. However, if a police officer arrests you without probable...

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Can my family be evicted just because my kid are swimming in the pool neighbors said they are "noisy'

Frances's answer | Answered on November 14, 2009

This is a complicated question, believe it or not. First of all, you are probably in a rent-controlled building. That means you can only be...

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Verbal agreement with landlord to brealk the lease was made, now he is changing the details of the agreement,

Frances's answer | Answered on November 13, 2009

Don't worry about it. Just give WRITTEN notice today and you can move out on the 13th of next month. You do not have to wait until the first of...

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My landlord sold the house, he wants me to move out before my lease is up, does he have to pay me monies to move out early?

Frances's answer | Answered on November 13, 2009

The new owner not only purchased your house, he also purchased the right to collect rents under your lease agreement. You have leverage now to...

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