Do I have to pay for the last month of rent if the landlord changed the locks to the unit?

You don't have to pay rent if you've been locked out of the unit. You should get your full security deposit back too.

Can my landlord evict me for not paying my full rent?

The problem is, the landlord "can" file an eviction action if you don't pay the full amount of rent. You "can" defend the action, if you know how,...

My tenant violated a "no pets" policy. We gave them a 3-day notice. What if they want to bargain? (Increase rent for month?)

First of all, was this "no pets" policy in effect at the beginning of the tenancy? You should be aware that it is illegal in Los Angeles to allow...

You will find out the same way you found out they had pets in the first place. You will not see pets; you will not hear pets. If you don't see or...

The landlord is the only one who can dismiss the case. And you are correct. A dismissal without prejudice will allow him to refile the case. You...

Notice to pay rent or quit

Now you have to pay the rent. Tenants living in foreclosed homes are entitled to a 90 day notice prior to vacating, and if they are not given 90...

When can a landlord enter the unit to show potential new renters?

You are correct that the landlord must give you 24 hours written notice to show the apartment. Lock up your valuables if you are moving soon and...

Raise in rent 6mo after moving in?

Dear tenant, I am assuming that this apartment is rent controlled. The fact that you moved in does not mean the landlady has to wait a year to...

Is the landlord responsible for the extermination of bugs?

The landlord is definitely responsible for keeping the apartment substantially free from vermin (bugs). And you are right to be concerned about...

Civil Attorney's: Do we have a case involving 2 WRONGFUL ARRESTS WITHIN 1 YEAR that were DISMISSED and BOGUS?

Your son may very well have a good case against the Sheriff's department. Two false arrests in one year, with a year detention, is very serious. ...