If your written lease states it expires on the 15th, it expires on the 14th. You can stand on your rights under the lease and not move until it's...

Can the community association request the city for an inspection based on assumptions?

Yes, it would be an invasion of privacy, if you're not using it as a living room and no building code has been violated. This is your home. You may...

I need to give 30 days to my sublease what is the legal process involved?

Provided the sublease is month-to-month, not subject to rent control ordinance, and they've been there less than a year, you may terminate it upon...

Can landlord amend the the lease with additional restrictions on the property?

if it's done in accordance with the terms of the lease and not against public policy, the landlord has the right to amend the lease, provided...

Can an ex roomate get money from me in small claims for past rent if i was never on the lease?

As between you an your roommate, whether or not your name was on the lease has little relevance on whether you owe him any money for your share of...

Foreclosure filed. Deed in lieu denied due to 2nd. Short sale asked for by 1st .

It is not a good idea to file bankruptcy if the only reason is to delay foreclosure (though there have been several decisions from a few bankruptcy...

Landlord's verbiage for 30 days notice to vacate

If your rental unit is subject to rent control, you should review the City of San Francisco rent control ordinance and follow the notice procedures...

As a renter, who do I pay rent to if the house is in foreclosure?

If the foreclosure did not complete but nonetheless there was a change in ownership either due to a short sale or deed in lieu, there is now a new...

You may evict a tenant based on illegal activities she engages in at the premises -- the key is at the premises - but not on her criminal acitivity...

Tenant refuse to move out at the end of 90 days contract.

I gather from your question that your tenant may be seeking protection under the housing discrimination law if you try to evict her. November 15,...