Tenant rights; late fees etc.

A landlord can charge a late fee to a tenant who doesn't pay rent on time. However, a landlord can do this only if the lease or rental agreement...

The law requires that owners pay a tenant’s expenses when the tenant is forced to vacate an apartment temporarily. The landlord is also...

I'm not quite sure what you are asking. What is the letter for? Is it a notice?

Promised relocation fees....but received unlawful detainer law suit??

I'm not quire sure what they offered was relocation fees. I was probably what they call "cash for keys". Relocation fees are a required payment...

I recently moved into a duplex in OC, California and have discovered rodent feces in the ventilation system, what can I do?

You should send your landlord a notice of the problems and ask him to repair or remedy them. If the landlord does not do so in a reasonable amount...

Can an apartment owner or manager open the door without notice?

In a typical situation, the answer is no. Except in cases of emergency or when the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the premises, entry may...

I'm in a 1yr lease, I don't like my roommates, so I moved out and left the key. I've tried finding another roommate,with no luck

If you have been paying rent on the unit, and are current, the landlord has to let you back in.

Can I evict a tenant under the CA Nuisance Law for being noisy, unclean, trashing & creating an unhealthy, unsafe environment?

I agree with Mr. Chen. If the tenant(s) are directly violating any term of the lease agreement you have the option of serving them with a 3 day...

Tenant Rights under CA Med Marijuana laws

I agree with my colleague. The state of the law relating to medical marijuana use is very unstable. If your actions of smoking in your unit is...

I agree with my colleagues. Since the term of the lease relating to your portion of the water bill is not specific, the landlord can request any...