I live in CA I am renting an apt. There have been rats in 2 of the units since 8/2009.What responsibility does the landlord have

Dear tenant, If there are rats in your apartment, cleaning won't make them go away. They are coming in through holes in the building, and an...

Dear tenant, The answer is yes, but just getting rid of your mattress won't do anything. The bedbugs can travel from other apartments, and can...

Unfortunately, you are required to pay for all damage that is caused by your negligence. Hopefully, you can make arrangements to pay for the...

You do not have to tell the landlord you are pregnant. The landlord cannot discriminate against you by refusing to rent to you because you are...

I got a 3 day notice to pay or quit.

Dear tenant, You will soon be served with an unlawful detainer lawsuit. When that happens, you will have five days to file an Answer to the...

Am I entitled to a rebate on my rent if a portion of my unit was uninhabitable?

Dear tenant, You certainly are entitled to a rent reduction if you were not able to sleep in your bedroom for a month. The problem is, there...

Can my land lord refuse to pay the bill on a damaged laptop, she damaged (landlord)

The landlord has to pay for any damage she causes due to her negligence. If she will not pay, you should take her to small claims court. Remember...

On a month to month lease tenant gave 30 day notice and paid for that month. She is leaving 15 days early.

No--the landlord is entitled to keep the rent for the entire 30 days.

I was pulled over, illegally searched, accused of stolen property,arrested and the cop stole $280.00 and a can of chew. Proven!!

What a mess. You can sue the Sheriff's department for conversion and false arrest. Be aware that you have SIX MONTHS ONLY to file a government...

What happens if a tenant signs a lease, pays 1st month & dep then wants to back out after 5 days (LA rent controlled)? Deposit?

Dear landlord, If you have a year lease, you can keep the money until you find a tenant to lease the apartment. You have to return the money...