Is it required to pro-rate carpet if the tenants destroyed the whole house of carpeting with 3 cats

If the security deposit does not cover damage, outside of normal wear and tear, then you can proceed to charge the former tenants with the...

Landlord: Withdraw complaint to housing department or I will take your stuff

Your landlord's threats are improper. If he proceeds with an unlawful detainer, then, as stated already by Mr. Chen, this would be retaliatory. ...

Can the landlord evict the co-tenant who is not paying rent to the other co-tenant?

As answered by Mr. Chen, if rent is not paid in full for the specific unit, the landlord can legally evict all occupants. If your landlord is...

Tenant rented single home, sublet it, and illegally added kitchen to a garage room, refuses to move out, and wants relocation.

You are in a very sticky situation. First off, how did your tenant do all this without your knowledge? Typically, if a tenant is in an...

On the same date, can I file a UD and sue the tenant in Small Claims for the amount owed on the rent?

You can sue in both courts if the amounts your are seeking do not cross over. In an unlawful detainer your typically seek past due rent as...

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Can I give a 30-Notice to my tenant who has breached a one-year lease?

Since you have a one year lease you cannot initiate eviction proceedings with a Notice to Quit. As stated by Mr. Chen and Mr. Rights, you can...

My landlord refuesed my rent for this month. What do I DO?

You should send your rent to your landlord by certified mail so you have evidence that it was sent. You will need proof, if your landlord attempts...

Can Landlord illegally evict me and get away with it?

As stated by Mr. Chen, there are affordable attorney's out there that specialize in tenant's rights. One is Public Counsel and Eviction Defense...

My landlord tricked me, to not give me back my deposit.

Since your mother took over your tenancy the security deposit passes to her and your landlord was not obligated to return it to you. However, if...

Is my Landlord breaking the law with inhabitable living conditions?

I agree with Mr. Chen, most of the issues you have listed would not make the premises uninhabitable. However, if you are ever faced with a...