Terminating a lease prior to moving in

Unless the lease was procured by fraud or undue influence, you are bound by it once you've signed it. If you repudiate, you're liable to the...

Is a rental management company liable for the security deposit if the owner did not give it to them.

The management company only acts an agent for the owner. You have to review your lease to see who the contracting parties are. If the contract is...

Hold long do I have to wait before I request my security deposit refund.

The purpose of the final walkthrough is to allow both parties to be present to reach an agreement on what items might require cleaning or repairs...

Are yard items left for tenant use applicable to security deposit?

The handling of security deposit in a residential lease is governed by CC 1950.5. It speaks about landlord's right to receive security deposit and...

Does Property Management need a licence in California?

If you plan to engage in any of the activities below, you're required to have a real estate license and the Department of Real Estate regulates...

Dating the grant deed is probably not essential for transfer of title. For a grant deed to be effective to transfer title, all that is required is...

How long can I stay after short sale?

I assume you signed a standard CAR purchase agreement for short sale. Hopefully you'd negotiated to allow you 3 days after the close of escrow to...

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Can i cancel my lease if i see mouses running around, eating our food and drops, and see loitering and loud people late at night

The proper thing to do would be to bring to the landlord's attention your concerns that your rights to quiet enjoyment or habitability have been...

Is my lease agreement still valid under property management even after the landlord's death?

In California, the death of the landlord does not terminate the lease. The estate of the landlord stands in the shoes of the landlord upon his...

My landlord has never given me a copy of the rental agreement and did not respond when ai commented on it.

If you believe the property is unsafe for habitation, the proper thing to do would be to contact local health and safety official such as code...