Can i enforce landlord to do a maintenance work in my apart. if he didn't do anything since at least 5 yrs like changing carpet

Your landlord is not responsible for fixing normal wear and tear. Changing the carpet and painting is not maintenance work, those are...

Landlord was fixing a pipe to the bathroom with a blow torch and set the bath room on fire!

As stated by Mr. Chen, the statute of limitations may have passed on recovery for personal injury and property damage claims. You should contact...

What can we do if landlord decides not to follow through on written agreement

If you have a fully executed written agreement, you should be OK. If you vacate the premises you cannot go back in if your landlord does not meet...

Someone wants to move into a rental prop in CA he owns. Tenants in prop for over a year. Is a 60 day notice req or is 30 legal

As stated by Mr. Chen, if this is a month to month tenancy, then a 60 day notice to vacate will do. Please note, that this is subject to the...

I've received an letter fr my former tenant's attorney asking for the full security deposit refund, what do I do now?

You should definitely discuss this issue with a local landlord-tenant attorney. With that said, it seems that their failure to provide you with...

Can i request to set case for trial sooner if the tenant answered with a demurrer?

I agree with Mr. Chen that you should look into hiring a landlord-tenant attorney to assist you with your matter. Since a demurrer was filed and...

Can a tenant be evicted the same day though rent has been paid in full for Feb?

Since you have been paying your roommate rent for the past 7 months you do have an oral sub-lease agreement and your roommate would have to follow...

Should I be responsible for fully reimbursing a previous tenant his security deposit after taking over his lease?

As stated in the previous responses, since you have a direct relationship with the landlord you would be responsible for your own security...

How can I get this landlord issue resolved without dealing with court?

Mr. Chen has provided a thorough response. Your landlord is in no position to withhold any of your security deposit. If he is unwilling to...

Landlord is being shady, can I do anything about this?

I agree with the other responses in that you should request a walk through before you move out. You want to be clear on what he wants to deduct...

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