A tenant should not make alterations to your property without your permission. Furthermore, a tenant should not change the locks without your...

Can he evict me I pay my rent every month?

Normally, either side can terminate a month-to-month tenancy. If you lived at the property for over a year, you would need to be given 60 days'...

Can my apartment agency legally break into my (locked) room without giving me 24hour notice? (And it not an emergency)

Without an emergency, a California landlord may not enter a a residential rental without valid and proper notice.

Is it legal for landlord to rent a unit with a furnace not working , but tells the renter that the heat works?

A landlord is required to provide a tenant with a "habitable" property. See the link below for more information about the warranty of habitability....

What are the options for tenants when the house they rent does not pass a city inspection? Read below.

A landlord is required to provide a tenant with a "habitable" property. See the link below for more information about the warranty of habitability....

I have been in my house for 4.5 years. Can my landlord raise my rent via text? I was just notified on 03/08/15

I agree with Mr. Yakobian. In addition, a landlord must give 30 days’ notice for rent increases of 10% or less. If the rent increase is going to be...

My landlord filed an unlawful detainer against me, is he still suppose to accept money from me?

In addition to what the other attorney mentioned, you should also bring proof that the landlord accepted your rent after the 3 day notice and after...

We served our tenants a 3 day notice to pay or quit then they changed the locks on the doors and locked us out.

You cannot turn off utility bills. See the link below. You do have the right to enter the property after posting a valid 24 hour notice. The entry...

Is an itemized written estimate for damages for the security deposit sufficient or do i need to show them the sale receipt ?

Normally, within 21 days after the tenant moves out, California Civil Code 1950.5 dictates what a landlord should do. Part of that statute reads as...

Can I break a lease if the noise level at night in my apartment is unacceptable?

As a tenant, you have the right to "quiet enjoyment" of the property. You also have the right to a "habitable" property. You should put your repair...