We've fallen behind and I was wondering, is there no break for disabled persons. Us living on 60% of my salary has challenged...

I agree. The only thing you may be able to do is talk with your lender to see about a modification of your loan. The bank is under no obligation to...

I have a roommate that behind in rent. Will I be in trouble if I remove her stuff out of my house?

Yes, you will be in serious trouble and subject to many civil claims. Since she is a legally valid tenant at the premises you have no authority to...

Can Landlord charge us for new and better carpet than what he provided during first move in?

I completely agree with Attorney Chen. Make sure your landlord has followed proper protocol with respect to your deposit after you vacated the...

Can I be held accountable for smoke damaged living in an apartment for over 15 years. Management never painted?

Paint has a presumed life of 2 years. After that amount of time, you cannot be charged for its replacement. Therefore, if management comes in and...

I had a unlawful detainer notice at a apartment. Will a new landlord rent to me or will they all say no?

As Attorney Chen suggested, make sure that if a landlord/management company is willing to rent to you that they do not take unfair or unlawful...

If roommates are smoking marijuana in a common room and I am upstairs in my private bedroom, could I be legally implicated?

This is more of a criminal-law question. You should ask this within that area of AVVO for the best response.

What is the penal code for no heat in my rented condo?

An applicable California Code you to which you may refer is California Civil Code 1941 "Lessor to make dwelling-house fit for its purpose": "The...

Ready to break lease. What will happen next?

Claimimg that some act or condition has breached the implied covenant of quiet enjoyment can be difficult at times. However, established case law...

I would like my ex boyfriend to move out of are share apartment but he refuse to leave how do i go about removing him off

I agree. So long as he is on the lease, there is little you can do. Try to negotiate a buy-out of his interest and if he agrees see if the landlord...

Were the tenants obligated under the lease to care for the tree(s)? Were they informed in the lease that they would be liable for the death of any...