We Rent a duplex and the plumbling is clogged all the time and there's no smoke alarms in the 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

A landlord is required to provide you with a habitable property as outlined in Civil Code 1941. Proper plumbing is one of the requirements. In...

Can my landlord rip the contract with me still living here?

The landlord cannot remove you from the property without first serving you with a proper termination notice. Contact a local attorney for assistance.

I was served a sixty-day notice termination of tenancy. How do I respond if I don't want to leave? & I've fone noting major wro

It sounds like your living situation is less than ideal. Why aren't you interesting in moving to someplace where you'll be happier? The landlord is...

I had a rental agreement (3/2014 - 8/2014, 6 month contract).

Under normal circumstances, you may NOT use the deposit as the last month's rent. You must pay the rent when it is due. The landlord is responsible...

No, the landlord (or his daughter) cannot enter the property without notice and without your permission to collect the rent.

Has the landlord violated any of my tenant rights by refusing to renew my lease?

The landlord doesn't need to provide you with a reason when terminating a lease.

Any tenant or resident has lived in the rental unit less than 1 year (1946; 1946.1(c)). What about the relationship between us?

The oral notice is invalid. If you have lived at the property for over a year under your own rental agreement, the landlord would need to serve you...

How long will the sheriff give me if my landlord goes to court to evict me or will I have to move out immediately?

If you have overstayed past the date in the stipulation, you could be locked out at any time. You should definitely move ASAP. The sheriff should...

How long do i have before i get evected?

If you're on a month-to-month tenancy, the landlord can evict you without a reason so long as the landlord properly serves you with written notice....

Along with putting the 3 day notice to quit or pay rent on the door, can I also send a text message to the tenant?

Yes, you can send a text message. But if you post the notice on the door, you MUST also mail it. If you ONLY post it on the door, it is not a valid...